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Jul 25, 2013
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Is it possible to use a dstv decoder to access the internet as long as you are subscribed.
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Jul 25, 2013
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no, the signal is one way, you need a 2 way signal for internet
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Jul 25, 2013
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tawzimbo, for a minute imagine yourself being a business owner who provide tv channels through dstv dish.
Now, would you provide free internet to your dsvt customers? How would you finance such charitable business?
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Well i know that its wrong but it would just be using bandwidth effectively. They wouldnt lose a dime why because no extra infrastructure is required. They just become intermediates dont they?
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Jul 25, 2013
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The above reply have told me that you dont really know what goes into building a network infrastructure let alone the one to provide internet.
Here is a very simplified needs.
1. Engineers who monitors the network 24/7 to make sure availability. They dont come cheap and definately dont do it for free.
2. Purpose built building to house the routers and switches. This building also acts as drop and exchange point from satellite signal to wire and vise vesa.
3. Equipment. Most of isp grade equipment starts in the 100 Large region.
4. BGP AS numbers to get it is a uphill same with ip addreses.
And more....
So who would go through all that to jus giv you free internet?
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Jul 27, 2013
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I definately underestimated the cost. Thank you for your enlightenment chipunza
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Jul 27, 2013
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You could get free internet from some free hotspots but that would have nothing to do with your dstv decoder.
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