Astra2Connect satellite broadband review
Looking for a quick fix for your flaky broadband?
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Last reviewed: 2009-03-20March 20th 2009
General networking Review
Product Summary
Astra2Connect
Price at launch
£300.00
For
>
Broadband access for anyone
>it's reliable and reasonably quick
>you don't need a telephone line
>it's better than dial-up or no broadband access at all
>satellite dish can double as a digital TV receiver
Against
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Pricey compared to ADSL
>relatively slow speeds
>high latency times make it unsuited to online gamers
>doesn't currently work with BBC iPlayer etc
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