Satellite Internet Access

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Satellite Internet Access

Sometime in the next few months, I will be traveling to Mozambique, and will need to access the Internet by satellite. I expect to purchase a new MacBook Pro prior to leaving.

Can anyone recommend an Express/34 or USB card to enable this function, and a service provider to go along with it?

Thanks

--Mitch

MacBook Pro 2.5 Core 2 Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.5), 4Gb RAM

Posted on Nov 1, 2008 10:38 AM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Nov 1, 2008 11:12 AM in response to Mitch Wayne

Google satellite internet service. You will probably be provided with the needed hardware by the ISP you select. If you were planning to do this using a cell phone for internet service, then the cell phone provided will have devices for your computer. Probably your best bets would be Verizon and Sprint as far as getting an ExpressCard/34 or USB modem.

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Mitch Wayne Author

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Nov 1, 2008 12:34 PM in response to Kappy

Thanks for the reply. Those providers don't offer satellite service. and HugesNet is US only. I think I may have found a company:

World Communication Center
http://wcclp.rtrk.com/?scid=495437&kw=4364766

I'm also going to need a SatPhone, and they offer Iridium service as well.

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