How is this even possible in 2024? I realize Rochester isn’t exactly a major metropolis, but we’re in the middle of town! It’s not like they’re relying on Hughesnet or something.

Also, it’s not that they’re cheaping out on us either. The owners live upstairs. This is a duplex.

  • yeehawEnglish
    3·
    9 months ago

    Or it’s better and even more expensive… With starlink.

    • Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      41·
      9 months ago

      Yeah, but then you’re given muskrat money. Not gonna judge those with no other option though. Internet should have become a utility years ago in North America.

      • kokopelli@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        9 months ago

        I live in the middle of nowhere and it’s been a lifesaver. The competition is good, because now satellite providers will need to up their game. It also keeps ISPs from locking down an area with insane prices and no alternatives rich is overall a great thing.

        • Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          3·
          9 months ago

          Oh I’m definitely glad it exists, I just wish it was NASA or somebody instead of a crazy rich dude. Even better would be the FCC going after all the ISPs who took government money for infrastructure and didn’t do it.