Hughesnet called me and asked me if I would like to upgrade my modem for faster downloads and uploads. Bare in mind I have three months to go on my current contract. When I said, "No thank you, " my online speed suddenly became slower and slower. Whereas I used to download at 86k I now can go no faster than 10k unless I am willing to stay up until 1:00 AM. Then the speed goes back to where it used to be all day.
I have a feeling if I call their Indian speaking representative, and if I am lucky enough to not require a translator, they will tell me that all this can be fixed with the new equipment and of course a new two-year contract.
Because I live in the NC mountains, there is no other choice for online internet access except of course dial-up.
So now, I can pay $25 a month for aol, and speeds of 2k or I can pay $60 a month for speeds of 10k. What a rip-off!
Bill *, BS, MA
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