05-21-2008, 05:10 PM
For cell-based data service, Sprint is regarded as better than Verizon. But I just looked at the Sprint coverage map for 28705 and it's pretty grim. Sprint has very good data roaming on other carriers so it still might work but they don't appear to have any of their own service in that area other than bigger towns, I-40 and some of the other major highways.
I have generally heard that between Wild Blue and Hughes, Wild Blue is the lesser or two evils.
Fixed wireless (where they install a small microwave antenna on your house) would be the best if it's available. It seems to be pretty common in the midwest, often with the access point installed on the top of a grain elevator or water tower. It's generally cheaper and faster than any other rural option but I don't know if it's common in your area.
I have generally heard that between Wild Blue and Hughes, Wild Blue is the lesser or two evils.
Fixed wireless (where they install a small microwave antenna on your house) would be the best if it's available. It seems to be pretty common in the midwest, often with the access point installed on the top of a grain elevator or water tower. It's generally cheaper and faster than any other rural option but I don't know if it's common in your area.