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- And we all know how successful Iridium has been!
- Potential good news for RVers?!
(posted on fb Internet for RVers page.. if you want to see the conversation there- clicky
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http://techcrunch.com/2014/11/10/spacex-will-announce-micro-satellites-for-low-cost-internet-within-three-months/
SpaceX Will Announce Micro-Satellites For Low Cost Internet Within Three Months
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s startup, is committed to bringing space travel to the masses. Now Musk has also confirmed on Twitter that SpaceX is working on a fleet of “advanced micro-satellites operating in large formations,” which will be officially announced in two to three months. The micro-satellites will be used to enable unfettered and “very low cost” Internet access.
SpaceX is looking at ways to develop small and inexpensive satellites that can enable Internet access around the world. The report said that Musk is working with former Google Inc. executive Greg Wyler, who founded WorldVu Satellites, on the project.
The article also stated that SpaceX is considering launching about 700 satellites, each weighing less than 250 pounds, or half the size of the smallest communications satellites currently used. The fleet would also be 10 times bigger than the largest current fleet, managed by Iridium Communications. MrWizard wrote:
When is the due date
30 days from start of service ?
Or some other date ?
The email doesn't say a due date. I'll have to check my online account and see.FrankShore wrote:
I made the switch to Verizon for $99.00/or whatever a month and I already received a bill from them for about $109.75 via email. Anyone else experience this?
I haven't even been a customer of theirs for 30 days!
Millenicom charged at the beginning of the 30 days ... so it's nothing new. But there were no additional charges... it was $69 and then it went to $89.
Verizon charges $99 and then adds on the taxes and fees. They expect you to pay for the data at the beginning of the billing period. You don't get to use the data and then pay for it.
I'm surprised they didn't bill you for two months on the first bill. Somehow they will get there.- When is the due date
30 days from start of service ?
Or some other date ? - I made the switch to Verizon for $99.00/or whatever a month and I already received a bill from them for about $109.75 via email. Anyone else experience this?
I haven't even been a customer of theirs for 30 days! - No fees.
- I'm still trying to get thru to an agent on the special Millenicom to Verizon phone number.
Question for those who have - did you have to pay a Verizon activation fee?
Will GoPackGo wrote:
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Millenicom folks have until 8:00 PM EST tonite to contact Verizon.
Tim
The rumor is that ex- Millenicom folks will have until 12/01 before service is lost and to sign up with VZW ...??? The message I have on my hotspot is " "Unlimited Plan - Cycle Ends 12/01/2014" ...and I also received the e-mail message from Verizon stating that they were swamped and would extend the date but didn't say to when ...?
I still have service today. We'll see if service is still around tomorrow ...if so, then maybe the 12/01 date is true --??
And those who are thinking of doing an AOL, it appears you have to to be quick as it evidently ends on the 13th:
http://www.rvmobileinternet.com/verizon-unlimited-data-plans-no-longer-transferrable-effective-november-13/
.- You folks are way too touchy. I do not begrudge anyone getting any deal out there. I just asked a simple question. It appears that Verizon is offering former Millenicom users a good deal. They can offer deals to anyone they choose. I enjoy many such deals and discounts myself.
