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Betty
12-03-2008, 12:17 PM
Does anyone have any experience in getting someone online in rural Mexico.

They do not have electricity - they use a generator. There is no phone service or cell phone coverage.

Is there such a thing as a satelite internet card?

Any other ideas?
DreadPirateRoberts
12-03-2008, 12:25 PM
Satellite internet might work, if they have coverage in that area. We use wild blue (http://www.wildblue.com/) in Colorado. There is a bit of latency, but it works fine for email/internet browsing.
BarTopDancer
12-03-2008, 12:27 PM
There are global cell phones that also act as modems. And there are probably global broadband cards. I'm checking with my Verizon informant to see if they offer anything. I suspect AT&T and T-Mobile would since they are global companies, but the issue would be getting coverage in that area.
Moonliner
12-03-2008, 12:27 PM
Does anyone have any experience in getting someone online in rural Mexico.

They do not have electricity - they use a generator. There is no phone service or cell phone coverage.

Is there such a thing as a satelite internet card?

Any other ideas?

Several providers have satellite Internet (http://www.satellitefamily.com/satellite-internet.asp)service that should work in theory but cost might be a factor...

I would also add a good UPS (http://www.apc.com/products/category.cfm?id=13)to allow for power fluctuations from the generator.
Betty
12-03-2008, 12:30 PM
You guys totally rawk!
Kevy Baby
12-03-2008, 01:00 PM
I would also add a good UPS (http://www.apc.com/products/category.cfm?id=13)to allow for power fluctuations from the generator.A UPS/power conditioner in is a MUST for running a computer off a generator. I've experienced a blown notebook and a $25,000 projector due to a lack of power conditioning off of a genny.
Betty
12-03-2008, 01:10 PM
Good advice on the UPS. Will make sure they do that.
Moonliner
12-03-2008, 01:12 PM
A UPS/power conditioner in is a MUST for running a computer off a generator. I've experienced a blown notebook and a $25,000 projector due to a lack of power conditioning off of a genny.

Come on, say it... "I agree with Moonliner."
Kevy Baby
12-03-2008, 01:22 PM
Come on, say it... "I agree with Moonliner."Moonliner was partially correct but he didn't emphasize the Power Conditioning aspect that is the more important aspect.

:D
Moonliner
12-03-2008, 01:31 PM
Moonliner was partially correct but he didn't emphasize the Power Conditioning aspect that is the more important aspect.

:D

Power conditioning is implicit with the term "good UPS".
A UPS without power conditioning would be a bad ups.
Kevy Baby
12-03-2008, 01:32 PM
Power conditioning is implicit with the term "good UPS".
A UPS without power conditioning would be a bad ups.Yes, but you did not make that clear in your post. As usual, I have to point out the flaws and misleading information that you continue to present.

:p
Alex
12-03-2008, 01:59 PM
You also failed to mention the value of a UPS in providing weight and holding the system down in a high wind environment.
mousepod
12-03-2008, 02:07 PM
You also failed to mention the value of a UPS in providing weight and holding the system down in a high wind environment.

Why I enjoy Alex on the LoT.

me: That's funny! Wait, was he being serious?
Ghoulish Delight
12-03-2008, 02:16 PM
I find it's important to shampoo your power before conditioning it.