Comments on: Satellite Broadband Internet in Iraq and Afghanistan for U.S. Troops

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:15:47 +0000

i am at victory base camp and the internet here is
horrid. we need to fix this problem right now. what i need is a service
that is willing to work with us to fix this problem while not breaking our
bank accounts. we have to support about 50 personal. we also need tons of
bandwidth as the troops like to download. if you can help us with this
problem that is great

By: Devan

Devan — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:03:15 +0000

We have been using Tigris net but now as
the old team is leaving they are selling their satellite for like 3 or 400
dollars. The only issue is that we are having lots of problems with Tigris
net on reliability lately and also some typye of litigation from the Taji
side even though we live on the Iraqi side so dont fall under same
jurisdictions as they do (they have to use US Comz and are barred from
Tigris net now). As far as if they will provide Tigris net we are unaware
at this time but we would like some type of service and also a reliable
service. What would we need and do we have to run wires and if so how
powerful would the satellite be in laymans terms. How far would it extend
and how many people would it support without slowing it down. I like to be
able to call home with a clear phone call versus a distorted or a dropped
phone call from Skype or Yahoo. I am not an IT guy but I do have a clue
about IT happenings. I just want to square the new guys away as I still
have 5 months or so left here with them and the old team is leaving.

By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:01:06 +0000

I want to create a network for up to 20 soldiers, and
I want it to have fast up and down link. I wasn’t sure which one is best,
IDirect or LinkStar. Can you tell me which one is best? I am near the
Khowst bowl. My plan is to create a wireless network, which will be
controlled by me.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:55:30 +0000

currently located at FOB Fenty Afghanistan, looking
into a satellite internet, the i direct VSAT price is 2375.00 how much
would shipping be? Would is there a contract for the equipment? how long
is the contract if there is one? how long for shipping? does it come with
CAT5 cable?

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:50:12 +0000

I am a civilian employee for the U.S. Army and due in
to Iraq within two weeks time at FOB Sykes. I heard about your company
through some co-workers and I am interested in first findng out if you
offer internet services for personal use at Sykes and two the prices. Thank
you for your time.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:49:29 +0000

How difficult is it to change plans as the number of
users change?

With the 4096 kbps down, 512 kbps up at a 10:1 contention ratio what kind
of actual bandwidth am I likely to see during peak times?

By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:49:04 +0000

Please send me the detailed spec of your internet
satelites. I need download and upload speeds and QOS for both.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:48:31 +0000

I replaced and they had service through Bentley Walker.
The modem is a ViaSat Link Star S2A. The satellite is 1.2m dish.

By: David

David — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:47:57 +0000

I have a small group of soldiers that would like to
have internet service. What are the prices for equipment and service fees
that you offer.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:47:37 +0000

Need information about BGAN as well. Primary use is
VTC with family 0300am – 0600am Mon., Weds., Fri., and Sun. Sharing
connection with 5 other users/labtops. Need pricing information. Does
service support streaming media?