Subj : looking at getting Nomad Internet.  It's 4G LTE
To   : August Abolins
From : Sean Dennis
Date : Wed Feb 24 2021 20:45:40

Hello, August!

Replying to a message of August Abolins to Sean Dennis:

 AA> I think anything above $100/mo is crazy.  :/

My parents are paying nearly that much for slow 10/2 ADSL.  For what Nomad gives you for basically the same price, I'm not complaining.  I know someone who is a professional streamer on Twitch that uses that for her streaming running 4K video without a single hiccup.  Granted that I use the Internet as my main solution for entertainment, work, and socializing, it would be worth it to me since I have not much else to do.

 AA> For one thing, Starlink does not permit using the system at any  
 AA> other location except at one physical location.  Nomad allows   the
 AA> account hold to move around (eg. RV, camping..)

Yes, that's one thing that I -really- like.

 AA>   " Starlink is targeting coverage in your area in mid to late 2021.
 AA> You will receive a notification once your Starlink is ready to ship.  
 AA> Hardware   CA$649.00   Service   CA$129.00 /mo   Shipping & Handling  
 AA> CA$65.00   Est. Tax   CA$92.82   Due Today   CA$129.00

Nomad's hardwere is relatively cheap.  I haven't looked at it lately but the home router was something around USD$120 and the travel router was USD$40-50 less.

Nomad is known for their great tech support which helps people set up external antennas, et cetera.

It's a way off for me to think about this but it's there when I'm ready.

Later,
Sean

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