Satellite Internet Forum

[extremeenvironment]

I am an educator that is a part of an expedition that will require broadband service to remote areas in Chile and Bolivia.  In the past we have used Satellite phones to communicate with students at very expensive rates ($8.25 per min for 64 kbps).  When we want to send either photos or video files out from the field, we usually have to hook up 2 phones at twice the cost.

My question is this:  Is there a cheaper way to communicate from remote areas via Satellite Internet access?  Is there Broadband via Satellite available in Chile and Bolivia?  What are the costs?

Any suggestions and comments would be very welcomed! Thanks

[DIRECTLAT HOLDINGS]

We can certainly help you.  We have the complete ViaSat system, consisting of a Patriot 1.2m dish with 2 Watt ViaSat Radio and a LinkStar by ViaSat modem for US$. 2,100.00 FOB Miami.  You will have to import it into the country you want to install it.  Installation is US$ 250.00 + Travel expenses.  We are trying to negotiate a couple of installations in Bolivia so all of you can save money if they are done at the same time.  Our service plans are:

HOME  400K/80K    200 MB daily throughput   US$ 119.00 /mth
BUSINESS 400K/80K    600 MB daily throughput   US$ 165.00 /mth
PLUS  750K/160K  800 MB daily throughput   US$ 365.00 /mth
PRIME 1MB/220K  1000 MB daily throughput  US$ 899.00 /mth

If interested, contact us at sales@inetconsa.com

[AllLink Communications]

I think our company might be able to offer you satellite internet equipment and service what you are looking for. Please e-mail us (AllLink@rcn.com) to discuss options.