Satellite cost a little less than DSL if both are available in your area. It's really there for those who are sick of 56K and aren't able to get broadband being so far from a point. Satellite WOULD be a pronounced improvement over 56k, and as far as upload is concerned - eh. I dont do much uploading for people cause I'm a little bastard. However, I know for satelitte that you upload normally over a phone line. I could be mistaken. Certainly if you are on 56k though and are willing to pay the cost - SaT is the way to go.

I know if I lost my DSL, I wouldnt even bother to get back online - LOL.

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