I have satellite...
Posted By: Dona on 2009-06-12
In Reply to: Ok, asked about dial up....what about satellite...sm - mt
I had cale for yrs ... loved it ... now moved to country had to get satellite. Yea its a little slower but seriously ..not bad and the satellite companies usually have three catagories ... FAST FASTER and FASTEST ... i only have fast... and its really not bad
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Satellite is secure. Wireless DSL is less secure than satellite but
yet companies accept that. Satellite can be very secure depending on how you have everything set up.
Satellite
I believe one is Transcend.
They had a ad once that said no satellite. nm
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Do not get satellite!!!
Satellite is a waste of money. I had it for four years and I could hardly work for any MTSO companies. Most of them do not allow satellite. If you have DSL or cable, please go that route. I currently use EMDAT and I remember the employer's ad said no dial-up or satellite with EMDAT. Good luck!!!
Satellite, anyone? (sm)
I found a great house out in the boonies and the only available high-speed internet is by satellite, a company called Wild Blue. Does anyone know of any MT companies that let you work by satellite, and has anyone got any experience with Wild Blue or other satellite providers? I appreciate the help. Can't move if I can't work.
What is so bad about satellite
In my experience with satellite internet, it has been way better than cable as far as outages. When I had an outage with cable, there was NOTHING I could do until it was back up and running usually by calling the cable company.
If there is an outage with my satellite internet, I can do several things that ALWAYS WORK.
EX #1: If it is snowing and my internet isn't working, I go wipe off my satellite with a broom.. Internet is back instantly. Sometimes I have to do this several times a day.
EX #2: If your internet isn't working and it isn't snowing or torrential downpour of rain, then unplug your internet and shut down your computer. Restart and then plug everything back in. Always works.
Only time I have ever lost internet was to torrential downpours of rain and the second it let up, my internet was back.
Am I one of the lucky few that this happens to? It is just so irritating to see not accepting satellite internet because of reliability issues.
I think sometimes people just use that to an advantage and it gives ALL SATELLITE a bad name - I'll just tell them I didn't work because my internet was down. Do you know how many times in the past 2 years I had to call off of work because of internet issues? ZERO. Do you know how many times I had to call off work because my cable internet was down? At least once a week. Not fun.
You can get satellite for $70/mo and
can get free systems sometimes if you sign a 12-mo contract. If you are unable to get a job because you don't have high-speed internet then look at the cost of that versus satellite.
Satellite
Does anyone know of any companies, large or small, that work with satellite (Hughes)?? I have just moved to a very remote area and broadband is not available. Any help is much appreciated.
Satellite
Years ago I was so naive that I thought I was cable when (because it was through a cable company) I applied that is what I told them and I had fewer problems than the people with actual cable connections or DSL, and I had more protection against tampering with my internet than I currently do with the best cable company in town. So, I am not entirely sure that I would not just apply and say yeah high speed internet connection.
satellite
I tried working on one of the accounts they now have when I had a satellite. It was just not compatible. I now have DSL, much better all around. I was working for MQ when I had the satellite and they had a great hospital, which has since gone to KS.
I think it depends on the satellite. sm
It's not recommended but there are MTs using satellite within the company. Ask the recruiter.
I disagree with you on satellite. Please sm.
I have had the DW4000 business edition for 4 years. I just switched over to the DW7000HNS. I can say my problems have been minimal over the 4-year time period. However, I do know there are a few companies out there that do not work with satellite setups due to VPNs and supposedly being able to hack into it. That is their loss. If you have the right setup, you can work with VPNs without any problem (I do now). I have even had a tech tell me that he could get into my network. I told him to go ahead and give it a try. Nearly 2 hours later, he said Ok, I can't. For every company not willing to work with a satellite connection (which can be safer than wireless DSL), there are 2 that are willing to work with it. So, just keep looking for those. :) I hope everyone has a great week!
Does Transtech allow satellite? nm
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Satellite with Transtech? nm
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Satellite okay for Keystrokes??
I just filled out a questionnaire Keystrokes sent me, and one of the questions was do you have DSL or cable...as I am on broadband/satellite I am now wondering if that closes the door for me? I do WISH companies would post on their websites what their internet requirements are, sure would save some time for everybody! So, anyone here who knows about internet for Keystrokes? thanks much!
Keystrokes and Satellite
They do post their requirements DSL or Cable. I have a friend who was turned down because she only had satellite so I'm think, that you do not match.
EXText/Satellite
My experience says no. The satellite connection I had just had too many highs and lows to be productive. This was on Dictaphone EXText. Hope this helps. IMO, Broadband is definitely the way to go if at all possible.
I use satellite for one account...sm
which is a web-based account and so far no problems, though I have only been on it a few weeks. The company seemed to think the satellite would be fine. My primary account at KS uses C-phone, so need a second phone line and ULLD. So obviously there are a number of different platforms, varying from account to account.
I also was under the understanding that they have put a freeze on hiring for the time being....but unless it says that on their website I don't see the harm in putting in your resume. Then when you get a chance to talk to a recruiter you can let them know what your internet capabilities are. I cannot get cable or DSL and was feeling discouraged about finding someone who would take me, but KS didn't bat an eye about my satellite. I was told that they have accounts which do require cable/DSL, but its not all of them....thankfully! Good luck.
Medscribe? Satellite okay? nm
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DeVenture? Satellite okay? nm
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I know a year or two ago satellite was okay.. (sm)
We had some sort of training conference call thingy over the net and some ladies voiced concerns with having satellite and if there would be any problems with getting a particular type of work done...at that time there was no problem. Again, this was at least a year ago, so I don't know for sure. Personally, I wouldn't say nuthin' and just say you have high speed internet and leave it at that.
It can be easier to ask for forgiveness than persmission when it comes to certain things, know what I'm sayin?
Anyone know if TransTech allows Satellite?
Thanks!
Yes, I could get satellite but costs way too much
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Most companies will not allow satellite. nm
Axolotl, satellite okay? nm
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satellite/dial-up
I was told that satellite is not HIPAA compliant. I can't get DSL or cable where I live either and really don't want to go to the expense of satellite if I can't use it to work. I also have the issue of not having a complete clear view of the southern sky that I understand you need with Wildblue. I only have dial-up. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer companies have accounts that work with dial-up. 
I have Hughes satellite and really...
99.9% of the time I do not have any problem what so ever. In fact I have just upgraded to a higher speed system with them. It does not wax and wane on me at all. The only problem is when I have thunderstorms with huge tops on them that really block out the signal. Over a year, I may loose a signal 8 times. I get off and make up the time. I have had satellite now for 3-4 years. I have been off work way more times because of lack of work than losing my satellite signal.
Don't believe it... satellite is great!!!
That's bull. I also have a satellite connection and have used a VPN connection and have no problems at all. If it snows, I get out wipe the snow off and I'm up and running again. Cable or DSL, you have to wait on someone else to fix it.
Satellite connection
I am moving and looking for companies that allow internet work using a satellite connection rather than a DSL or cable co. as neither of these are available in the area. Thanks if anyone works using satellite or knows of companies that allow this. 
Transolutions, satellite okay. I see they still have sm
dialup for DOS, but after that goes away, will satellite work? What if they hire someone for the DOS, and then transition to high speed and all I can get is satellite?
I have used satellite for years...
I have Hughes satellite and have worked on it for about 2 years now. I originally could not because the VPNs would not work with them. Companies are beginning to change that. I currently work for Transcend and love them. I work in both DOS with C-phone and in Apex on satellite. My suggestion, if you go satellite, would be to get one of the higher plans. I have one that has a static IP and I believe this helps. I would stay away from dial-up, but I have not used it in years, so it might be different now. Good luck to you! It is great living out in the middle of nowhere, but you have to do a little more work to get set up.
working with satellite
I also work for Transcend however was told could not use satellite. Apparently this has changed? Info please!!
does Keystrokes allow satellite? nm
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IMedx allows satellite.
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satellite is not compatible. sorry.
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frequently job ads say no satellite sm
one person said (so-called PC person) said might be because the signal can be picked up out of air and system/data can be compromised. Not certain this is reason job ads say this for certain.
Satellite person here
I have the misfortune of having satellite (Hughes to be specific). As I have always been more than vocal about (!) it is only one step above dialup, and a small one at that.
The reason some systems (allegedly) don't work with satellite is that the signal is not a continuous flow as with cable. The upload/dowload is sort-of pulsed in bursts, and some feel that their platforms can't work with that. I have worked on several different systems since having the misfortune of getting satellite and have not found one that I could not work with; however, there are some that it is abysmally slow. If as a rule you get short reports, satellite will kill your line count, as connections to the main server (where it gets the demographic information, cc's, etc.) is ssllooooooooooooooww.
If I had any alternative at all to satellite, I would take it. I am in the rural midwest- the nearest town with a population greater than 1000 is 35 miles away. DSL and cable will probably never be offered out here. Another type called line of sight wireless doesn't come out here. After having called all the carriers who offer the USB wireless (Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, et al), I found that none of them offer the service way out here. So I have dialup or satellite. I pay dearly for the satellite ($80/month for their mid-grade service- 70 for 1 step below, 90 for their best), yet my internet is crap. Even when the sun is shining, the passing of a nice white fluffy cloud can knock out the signal. It is horrifically slow and if I want to send pictures or download from YouTube, I tend to set it to do its thing and go throw in a load of clothes, etc., and hopefully it will be done by the time I get back.
And God help you if something goes wrong with it. After the first year, if they have to send a technician out for whatever reason, it's $150 for them just to pull in the driveway (and it takes them a couple of weeks to get there).
If you have any alternative at all to satellite, I'd take it. I don't know if they're all alike or not, but at least from my own experience, Hughes is horrible.
Satellite here and no problems
I live out in the sticks as well and have had satellite (prairieinet) for about 10 years and have never had any problems whatsoever. It costs me about $150/month for top of the line package speedwise,but it's worth every penny. I've never had rain,thunderstorms, clouds,snowstorms or anything interfere with it and would recommend it to anyone. No problems uploading or downloading at all. Guess it depends on your satellite company.
Here's my 2 cents on satellite, I have
Wild Blue and it works fine. I pay for it (lumped in with the TV, etc)and got the fastest they have. While it caused issues when my platform for Dictatphone ExText, I'm now on escription and it works fine. Not as fast as DSl/Cable but ok. I wouldn't hestitate to recommend it for an escription program, but defiitely not for Dictaphone (through a VPN) Way to slow and just irritating, but it could be done. Hope this helps!
COMPANIES & satellite internet
Sorry about the error there, I hit the button before I caught that!!!
You can get a satellite system to get internet
though I am not sure that this is what you are looking for. It is a huge dish, about twice the size of the TV only dish, plus 2 modems. Supposedly the satellite cannot be mobile, but we received certification in setting it up so we were legit. There are companies that sell the same dish/equipment with their equipment that automatically raises the satellite and locks on the signal, though this needs to be mounted in a permanent place, like on top of an RV. This system costs about $5,000. You can get certified and just set the thing up as you need to, after you get the hang of it, it doesn't take long to do. Google DirecWay and Starband. Also google Motosat or Datastorm for the expensive one.
Another option is an air card. There are various brands out there and cost about $300.00 for the card and not sure about monthly service. Google air card and you'll get more info. Service is limited at this time.
There is a new service called ClearWire that operates off of a cell phone tower. You have to have a modem that plugs into an outlet and then you plug your computer into the modem. Again, service is limited at this time.
As far as I know, other than WiFi these are the options available for a wireless mobile service.
Can we use satellite internet with Webmedx.?nm TX
I have satellite with Hughes- $69/mo. No problems. nm
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Their system does work with satellite.
They are a decent company. I have been with them 1-1/2 years. Pay was late 1 time. Other than that it is direct deposit and on time. All of their accounts have some ESL. Yes, some of the ESL are horrible, but I think that can be found anywhere. They have a new line incentive program that is very nice as well.
Precyse Solutions and Satellite
Do any of you Precyse MTs use satellite internet connection and, if so, does it work okay with their system? Thanks!!
TransTech is Satellite acceptable? nm
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Medware accepts satellite on
satellite does not work well with VPNs. nm
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If they don't allow satellite, doesn't matter who
it is through it is stlll satellite.
few and far between, I don't think they consider satellite a secure route
for information.
Satellite Internet blues
I like in the sticks so the only other option I have for internet is dial-up. Satellite internet has been a God-send for obvious reasons, depending on your package it can be 10, 20, up to 50x faster than dial up, but I'm finding that MT companies won't allow this. Is it because it's a security issue? Are they worried about confidentiality or is it something else I'm not understanding. It's no more or less dependable than dial up or cable even.
I'm not even being considered for some jobs because of that. I can always go back to dial up but why should I have to? I'm feeling very discriminated against here.
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