[Hidden-tech] Getting Internet access in the "boonies"

[Bronwen Hodgkinson - cdeVision]

Here's some more info about Deval Patrick's "plan":
http://www.pioneervalleyconnect.org/newslinks.html

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Hi all,

This came to me today from a friend who lives in central 
Massachusetts and rigged up this broadband system. Thought it might 
help others:

I had to pay $250 for the dish and $150 for an additional pole 
because it was too heavy for my roof. I believe the value package is 
about $50 a month. I can cancel out my second phone line and will 
move to a cheaper PeopelPC package. I need a dial-up back-up in case 
of bad weather or some shut-down in the satellite. I think it will 
come out fairly even. I am going with Wild Blue. Hughes Net is also 
big but they offered the same rate for the dish but I had to apply 
for rebates. I didn't have to do that with Wild Blue.

I have been in contact with my senator and reps. regarding high-speed 
access in these rural areas and  Deval Patrick apparently has some 
plan going to bring 'net access to everyone in the state.

best,

Amy Zuckerman
Hidden-Tech Founder