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Could anyone tell me approximately what the upload and download speeds would be with "Choice" high speed wireless internet. I was unable to get a clear answer from "Choice". Also what might be the real cost. Any info will be appreciated.
DanielB_STX
Posted : November 2, 2006 2:13 pm
I use Choice and my upload varies between 80 kbps and 120 kbps- download varies between 160 kbps and 226 kbps. Getting service took all of 15 minutes at the Choice store at Peters Rest. Easiest and quickest service on the island. I can also run my stateside voip service from Packet 8 on the network-- no STX number available.
Posted : November 2, 2006 11:31 pm
What is "Packet 8" ? How much does it cost?
Posted : November 3, 2006 2:59 am
Stephen go to packet 8.com and check them out. It is voip... voice over internet protocall... kind of like vonage only cheaper at 19.95 per month. Works like a landline phone but you'd have no 911 capability and people in the VI might be reluctant to call you because of long distance charges to a mainland number- plus your calls out to VI numbers are at 9 cents a minute whereas mainland is inclusive with the monthly fee. You can not get a local VI number with it.
Posted : November 3, 2006 4:28 pm
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Iguana,
Thanks for the info! It seems like the thread (Re: Possible alternative to local ISPs (if available here???) shows the sprint card had better numbers and there is a router made for it. Think I'll test it before jumping into "Choice"! How much are they charging you per month for "Choice" internet?
Thanks for the help!
DanielB_STX
Posted : November 3, 2006 9:20 pm