Exede Video Data Extender
Since introduction, I had not opted for the VDE on the basis that I did not download videos and used several methods to avoid their automatic loading. Last month I went a bit crazy with large downloads...
View ArticleNRTC: Video Data Saver Option
RE: COOPs/REAs customers via NRTC Via login portal, the Video Data Saver Option must be set to "NO" first, then at bottom of page, the "Continue" button will appear. Disregard the "Buy More" and click...
View Article[WildBlue] History Trivial
From WildBlue May 20th, 2005 Denver, CO—WildBlue Communications, Inc. today announced the company’s commercial service rollout will begin the first week in June. WildBlue will begin introducing its...
View Article[Viasat] "Unlimited" Steaming Speeds?
Anyone on the Bronze 12 plan who can report more technical details on what data rate you are getting for "360p" video? I'm on a plan right now with streaming video optimized for 480p, according to a...
View Article[Viasat] Phased Array Flat Panel Antenna
Phased Array Flat Panel Antenna Improves Satellite-Based Connectivity Viasat's flat panel antenna is described as a compact, lightweight solution for fixed and mobile broadband terminals. It is...
View ArticleVideo Data Extender
I don't plan on streaming any more basketball games during this billing period so I attempted to switch my video data extender button from "Off" to "On". I tried unsuccessfully with both Chrome and...
View ArticleChrome Will Soon Block Autoplay Videos
Chrome Will Soon Block Autoplay Videos With Sound Google has surveyed the advertising landscape that it dominates and determined that it’s time for a change. Beginning in January, its Chrome web...
View Article[Viasat] ViaSat-2 Satellite Communications Services Available
3/12/2018 - ViaSat-2 Satellite Communications Services Available for Military Applications ... ... In early March 2018, Viasat conducted a ViaSat-2 SATCOM system demonstration—attended by...
View Article[Exede] Software Update: Modem
Viasat may be pushing a newer modem update, in some beams, for SurfBeam® 2 modems. It appears there are several versions kicking around, which your version can be found here. . 3.7.3.11.3 3.7.3.10.9...
View Article[Viasat] Viasat Business Internet Services
March 14, 2018 Clarus Becomes Master Agent of Viasat Business Internet Services ... ... The agreement gives Clarus, a member of the TSX community and its approximate 8,000 sub-agent sales partners,...
View Article[Exede] Bringing broadband to the boonies: The odyssey begins
March 26, 2012 - Bringing broadband to the boonies: The odyssey begins Long, but interesting read about how this author from Peñasco, NM looked for better speeds and ended up with going from Wiblblue...
View Article[Exede] Netflix / DNS
While waiting on Tier 3 to call back after two Tvs successfully connecting to modem wifi but no video happening, tried this: Set static DNS in the Netflix app to 8.8.8.8 Bingo! And I am outts there,...
View ArticleIP Flipping
WB-1:163 In past three days, two IP flips over the weekend have happened. Router is on backup pwr supply
View ArticleBridge Modem vs WiFi Modem
humanfilth noted here: https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31850508-quote:When you use an all-in-one ISP provided modem/router (gateway), the ISP can see everything on your LAN (local area network)....
View Article[Viasat] Viasat Texting Tool
June 21, 2017 - Texting tool gives Viasat residential customers more control "The service lets customers perform automated service diagnostics, change their installation date, reboot the modem, check...
View Article[Viasat] VS-2 Beams
Below, an installer has suggested two beam types will be used on VS-2. A spot beam is one type, which is how current satellites (Anik-F2, WB-1, & VS-1) are setup. And the other, is known as a conus...
View ArticleTurf War
October 12, 2017 - ViaSat plans legal action in UK over Inmarsat airline broadband Californian group upset rival aims to use mobile licence to operate network on planes ... ... Spectrum granted under...
View ArticleCurrent Status 03/25/2018
WB-1: 163 @ 1:42 AM Sunday on Exede-5 51.2 MB Payload [att=1] 6% faster than the US average 22.6 Mbps 114% faster than my host average 11.1 Mbps @ https://fast.com 11Mbps
View ArticleFlent bufferbloat tests for satellite service...
I would dearly like to get proper bufferbloat performance data for satellite services (and other competing satellite services). While the DSLreports bufferbloat test is interesting, it doesn't go into...
View Article[ViaSat] VS-2 Unlimited Plans
In their PDF version of https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31826214-ViaSat-Announces-Third-Quarter-Fiscal-Year-2018-Results , this above is shown, but no pricing is given.
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