It seems that Netflix, Hulu, iTunes and so many more are competing for the next generation streaming video solution.  They all seem to see a future where TV is on demand whenever and ‘wherever’ you want it.  The ‘wherever’ part of that brings up an interesting concept.  For video to truly be available wherever you want it, a communications network will have to be in place that allows for such portability.  Most people think that wireless data communications is the solution to solving the portability problem.  However, those people are wrong.

Wireless communication is always going to be limited to some extent, or will be for at least the foreseeable future.  There is likely always going to be some areas in which wireless service just can’t get to.  However, satellite internet service provides truly anywhere access and can truly be considered the solution to the portability problem.  In reality this only makes since, considering the success of satellite TV right!?  Satellite Internet is not quite ready yet to start being the industry standard for video streaming, although it is very close.  This technology would be ideal for the major video streaming companies like Netflix and iTunes because they would be able to reach markets that they are currently unable to reach.  For example Netflix would be able to offer their service to people in rural and remote areas that may currently not even have access to DSL or Cable.  This would also be a great solution for consumers because they would be able to combine their monthly television bill and their internet bill into one, which would save them a lot of money.

So, hopefully in the very near future we will start seeing some integration of satellite internet services with our television services, and we can truly start watching TV from anywhere in the world.

It seems that people around the world are getting involved in the occupy movement.  People from all different walks of life seem to be frustrated by how things are going with the economy, Wall Street, and so many other things.  Just this last week it was reported that a lone individual in Alaska joined the movement holding up a sign “Occupy a Space”.  One might ask how people in such rural locations could keep in touch with this movement, and the answer is satellite internet.  It is true that people in these types of remote vacations are severely limited in their means of communications to the outside world.  However a high speed satellite internet connection can provide that means of communication when nothing else is available.

This seems to be a movement inspired by the people that is not limited to a certain demographic or a specific location.  Factors such as a struggling economy are affecting everybody across the nation and even around the world.  It is true however, that some areas have been affected much more than others, which is most likely why the movement seems to be much larger in some areas.  Many may wonder why such a movement has not taken place in the past.  After all the conditions motivating this movement have taken place before.  The answer to this question seems to be global access to the internet.  High Speed Internet has the ability to bring people together in a way that has never before been possible.  People are using internet networks like Facebook, Twitter, Google+ to communicate their message and let others know how they plan to organize their efforts.  People are wanting to be heard and they are being heard all because of global internet access.  However satellite broadband is allowing people living in rural areas to be heard as well.

The Fall season is upon us and that means hunting season is just around the corner.  In the rural areas where I live it seems that hunting for wild game is just a part of everyday life.  Right around mid to late October everyone starts getting their gear together, finding the right kinds of hunting stands, and picking out the perfect spot to stake out.  The hunting lodge and tour guide business seem to be booming this time of year, and people flock from all over the world to these rural areas to spend a weekend enjoying nature.  However all this fun and excitement comes with a cost.  For the most part that cost is being completely disconnected from the outside world on account of there being no internet connection.  That’s right, many of the lodges are so far out in remote areas that no terrestrial internet service can find it financially feasible to provide service that far out.  Fortunately, there is extra-terrestrial internet service.

An extra-terrestrial internet connection is quite simply satellite internet.  This type of connection is available almost anywhere in the United States, and can provide comparable speeds to DSL service.  By having this type of accessibility during these remote hunting expeditions people can stay connected regardless of where they are wondering off to.  This is an extremely important feature for the lodges to offer as some of their customers are top executives of some of the largest companies in the world.  Having cell phone coverage and an internet connection almost everywhere they go is almost a necessity in case of emergencies.

So if you happen to be one of these individuals gearing up for a new hunting expedition this season make sure you call the lodge up first to ensure they have their satellite internet connection up and running before you get there.

Everyone wants to live the good life.  Some of my family moved into rural America only to find out that “the good life” does not include reliable internet connections. When my family moved into the rural heartland, they had hopes and dreams of staying connected to the world only to find that Cable and DSL services are not available with the exception of dial-up internet in the country.

They called the local internet cable providers only to find out that Cable internet was not available for their location.  If this information was not bad enough, they were also informed that if they wanted cable internet connection services that they would have to dish out mega bucks to have the cable lines set up to run into their home.  This proved frustrating with their only option being dial-up internet, or so they thought.

Upon hanging up the phone (yes, unbelievably, they had phone service) with the Cable and DSL companies, they smartly walked next door to the neighbors.  They knocked on the door and their burly, friendly neighbor answered the door.  They began the conversation with “Hello” which was quickly followed up with the question, “What do you utilize for connection to the internet?”  This is when they were informed that the neighbor was using technology from a satellite to log on the internet.

The neighbor went on to explain that having internet in the country is not impossible due to satellite technology.   They were also informed that this type of technology was great for not being bumped off the internet while chatting with family and friends and most importantly, proved just as fast when downloading pictures and files.

This was a relief because they had just moved in their home in a beautiful rural area and now life began to feel perfect again.  They remember searching the area schools, playgrounds and even checking into the crime rate in the area (was very low) but who remembers to ask about connecting to the internet?

The helpful neighbor gave the name and number to a satellite internet service company.  They discovered at least one pitfall of living in rural America, and this was connecting to the internet.  They never thought that anyone would have issues with connecting to the internet in the country. They tried to call the satellite company from their cell phone but the call was continually being dropped (they did not think about asking about cell phone coverage either).

They picked up their landline and called the satellite company.  A friendly and professional person answered on the other end while informing them that satellite internet in the country was available for my family.  They were informed of the upfront costs and equipment needed for the installation.  This proved to be quite a relief considering they were thinking their only options were dial-up or traveling to the local library.

After asking the company about pricing packages and customer service, they hung up the landline with a sigh of relief.  They walked out onto the porch and sat down in the swing.  They sat there listening to the birds sing in the trees with the sound of the rolling river nearby on their property.  The rural area in which they reside is truly something they have always wanted.

As beautiful as this area is, they could not fathom losing contact with the information highway.  This is why the conversation that they had with the satellite internet company was worth it.  They now live in a beautiful rural area with the soon and coming amenities of internet technology that combines the best of both worlds.  Internet in the country should not prove so difficult.  Perhaps at the next community meeting after introducing themselves, they should recommend more advances toward increasing technology in the area.  As for the neighbor with the great advice about getting, the internet hooked up?  He gets a friendly smile and maybe a cake.

A satellite broadband connection can turn things around with your connection speeds on your every day computer if you are in a rural area.  In stating this fact, there are a few things you should know about this type of internet connection.  You might be wondering what is required in order to utilize this service or what can you expect from using a satellite in connecting to internet?  This type of internet connection is usually not quite as fast as DSL or Cable and there are still questions that simply remain unanswered.

The following are traits of a satellite broadband connection in comparison to dialup:

1. You will not have to log offline in order to use your landline; in fact, you can surf and talk at the same time.  This gives you the option of working on the phone as well as your computer at the same time.
2. If you do not need to stream a lot of video, a satellite broadband connection is perfect.
3. You will find in acquiring this type of internet connection that you will not have to move around your house to accommodate the equipment.  The installation requirements and process are minimal.  If you have a clear view of the southern sky, you will not have a problem with this type of internet connection.  The installation takes minimal time being approximately a couple of hours.  The technician will not force you to sit home all day waiting for them to set the equipment up as well as waiting for them to show up.
4. A satellite broadband connection is faster than dial-up connections.  Comparing satellite to dial-up, it is approximately 25 times faster.  Dial-up and satellite connections are both available in rural areas but most rural families will tell you that the satellite is their preferred way of connecting to the internet.
5. This type of connection allows your entire family to utilize the internet.  As long as you have a lot of bandwidth with all the computers in your home, there is no reason why sharing the satellite signal should be a problem.  This can be performed with establishing a home network, which is how the signal can be shared on all the computers in your home.

As you can see, there are some basic facts about a satellite broadband connection.  There are also some disadvantages of this type of internet connection.

1. It is a little more expensive than typical DSL.
2. Upfront costs for installation and equipment.
3. The weather can delay the speed of your broadband connection with the satellite.

No matter the basic facts or disadvantages, a satellite broadband connection has proved successful for numerous families, especially in rural areas.  People living in urban areas also enjoy the benefits of this type of internet connection due to the portability and accessibility anytime, anywhere.  Satellites are catching on for not only families but also businesses.  Currently, this type of connection is still an emerging technology however, in a couple more years; this technology is expected to spread like wildfire across the United States and worldwide.

I am assuming that Oregon is called the Beaver State due to a plethora of these dam-building rodents but this could also be applied to its population of forward-thinking, energetic citizens. With the advent of High Speed Rural Satellite Internet the people of Oregon have been busy putting this technology to good use, even in some of the more remote areas.

With a myriad of geographic features from a surf-pounded Pacific Ocean shoreline to mountains and volcanoes to Redwood forests and deserts, it’s fortunate that Rural Broadband Satellite Internet is available to keep everyone connected to each other and the world.

The non-human beavers were pretty much the only inhabitants of Oregon 400 or so years ago other than the resident Native Americans. Thanks to the world of fashion the beaver’s pelt became very valuable and when outsiders started showing up in this Northwest Territory they found the business of trapping these critters very lucrative. Inevitably, they were hunted to the point of extinction just because some wealthy Easterners and Europeans craved the hats made from the beaver pelt. Thankfully, they went out of fashion and the beaver were protected until they could reproduce and repopulate the lakes and rivers.

There are some places in Oregon where you can’t whistle underwater, can’t share a drink with more than one other person, where ministers are not allowed to eat onions or garlic before delivering a sermon, and you can’t box a kangaroo or use canned corn as fish bait.  I could see where that would certainly put a dent in the life of an underwater whistling man of the cloth who loves onions and garlic and boxing kangaroos while fishing with canned corn for bait.

If none of the above affects your lifestyle you will be happy to learn that this state is also home to the most amazing scenery in the world. They have the deepest lake (Crater Lake) and gorge (Hell’s Canyon) in North America, the nation’s most photographed lighthouse (Haceta Head) and the world’s largest sea cave (Sea Lion Caves).

The Oregon Trail ends its 2,000 mile path from Missouri at Oregon City. What a trek that must have been! It was certainly worth it to the many emigrants who found their new home in Oregon to be all they hoped it would be. These are the stalwart pioneers who didn’t settle for life in any of the towns and territories they passed through but stuck with it to the end of the trail.

Today, you can travel the same path as the pioneers but you can make a stop and use the available Rural Satellite Internet Service to blog about your experiences. You can also fish in the world’s shortest river at a mere 121 feet long (the D River) or take a dip in the ocean but just don’t use canned corn for bait or whistle underwater or you may be using your internet service to find an attorney!

Did you know the geographical center of North America is smack dab in the middle of North Dakota? I didn’t know that. I also did not know that rural broadband satellite internet service is available to all North Dakotans.

You can learn a lot of interesting facts if you take the time to check it out. I do that by firing up my computer and web surfing with the aid of a satellite internet connection. It is a wonderful tool to take you to anywhere in the world without leaving your couch. Lazy? Maybe, but it helps to do a little legwork before you actually visit the location of your choice.

Here are some fun facts I came across in my exploration. Louis and Clark encountered their first brown grizzly bear in North Dakota. I’ll bet they were surprised! Bison were so plentiful that people came from all over the world, including President ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt, to hunt them into extinction. The President liked the state so much that he had two cattle ranches built there for his growing interest in the business. Maybe he should have been raising bison instead!

There is nothing like driving past miles of vivid yellow happiness in the form of sunflowers with all of their flashy heads pointing in the same direction. Since there are more sunflowers here than anywhere else in the country, you have a very good chance of seeing them around any corner you turn.

If you were around in 1982 you could have taken part in a ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ event that entailed the cooking and eating of a 3,591 pound hamburger patty – Look out McDonalds! It does leave you wondering how they got the burger on a bun, though.

Those who love fish or fishing should visit Devils Lake, the ‘Perch Capital of the World’. If perch is not your thing you can try for any of the numerous walleye, striped bass or northern pike also found in the lake.  You will never guess what Turtle Lake is famous for but it has something to do with hard-shelled amphibians that shall remain nameless only because I am sure you can figure it out. If you can’t, then just look for the two ton sculpture of said amphibian on the lakeshore.

The Air Force Base in Minot has a motto that says ‘Only the Best Come North’. You certainly can’t argue with that once you have experienced the people and places of North Dakota. Strong people and a strong economy put this state in an enviable position to draw more business in the oil and technology fields. They are faring better than the rest of the country during these hard economic times because of these assets. With the availability of rural broadband internet service and the many careers to choose from you can realize the American Dream at any time you wish.  Oh, by the way, the bison are back!

“Oklahoma, where the Internet comes sweepin’ down the Broadband plains,

And the Satellite, up in its flight, sends the signal flowing down like rain….”

Rogers and Hammerstein may be rolling over in their graves right about now, but the good folks of the State of Oklahoma, all 3,751,351 of them, sure appreciate having rural broadband internet access throughout their state of nearly seventy thousand square miles!

Can’t you just picture all those Okies, or Sooners as they’re also called, dancing around in their colorful skirts, checked shirts and shiny cowboy boots singing the praises of the internet?  Well, maybe not since they’re a hard-working people with a fast growing economy and ranking among the highest in per capita income and gross domestic product of all the US states. That may not leave a whole lot of time for dancin’ and singin’!

Known for its cowboys and Indians (the largest Native American population in the country), the state is chock full of other interesting things.  Perhaps that accounts for the unique wit and astute commentary of one of its favorite sons, Will Rogers.  Growing up surrounded by the kind of folks who would pass laws requiring the presence of an engineer to open a soda bottle while also nurturing the fellows who invented both the shopping cart and the parking meter, Mr. Rogers had quite a variety of ideas influencing his personality’s development.  A real mix of quirkiness and practicality combined.

Oklahoma also claims some notoriety as having the most tornadoes in the country, though folks might think Kansas might hold that distinction.  Well, Dorothy of Oz fame may have flown her house through a tornado in the movie, but in reality, that exact thing happened to a couple from Ponca City when their house was lifted up (with them in it!) and deposited gently back down to the ground!

Will Rogers was well known as a radio and motion picture cowboy, but equally appreciated for his sharp political and social commentary, cloaked in humor.  Growing up in the state that houses both the Cowboy Hall of Fame and the tribal headquarters for 39 Indian tribes, yet is dotted with oil rigs and home to the Getty oil fortune must have brought the clash of cultures very close to home.  His humor and commentary combined the folksiness of his rural roots and his awareness of the encroachment of modern times with an appreciation of the absurdity that lawmakers can be capable of.

Looking around, he could see examples of unrestrained lawmaking such as laws requiring you to tether your car in front of public buildings yet making it illegal to tie your horse in front of city hall!  And don’t even consider bringing an elephant into downtown Tulsa or wearing your boots to bed!

The larger-than-life personality that was Will Rogers reflected his times and the world around him.  If he was alive today with the information available to him that Rural Broadband Satellite Internet Access provides, there is no doubt that he would still be entertaining us with his humor and educating us with his own special brand of commentary.

On the front porch of a small log cabin deep in the woods, Grandma sits smoking a corn cob pipe,  churning butter while some scraggly barefoot young’uns rassle in the dusty yard.  Pa’s out hunting with ole’ Blue and maybe there will be some good possum stew for supper. Sister is in the home surfing the net with rural satellite internet. Of course, that last part never happened but it is something that could be happening today!

There are many images that come to mind when folks think about the North Carolina.  Another is the picture of genteel plantations with spacious green lawns and moss-covered tree-lined drives leading up to pillared plantation homes.  Wide verandas shade gracious Southern Belles and their Gentlemen as they sip cool drinks and discuss local affairs.  Languid and leisurely is the vision we imagine of living free of worry and care for the privileged folks of the antebellum Old South.

Now, we know that both images are stereotypes with perhaps some basis in reality, but that reality no longer applies. Some hill folk still inhabit the deep valleys and hollows of the Blue Ridge Mountains but now are more likely to have high speed broadband satellite internet access, drive a Japanese-made SUV, live in a pre-manufactured home made in Indiana and listen to a rap singer.  And though those idyllic (for the plantation owners) days of old are long gone, some of the stately old plantation homes still remain and many gracious town homes survive to remind us of that bittersweet time in American history when the country was still finding its identity.

Today’s North Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in the nation with a booming industry built on engineering, finance, and biotechnology.  As the importance of the tobacco growing industry, that originally formed the basis of the state’s economy gradually declined, the people of South Carolina rebounded and changed with the times, embracing modern industries to replace the old.

North Carolina has a rich history dating back to the mound-builders of 2000 years ago and their descendants through the centuries who built large cities and traded throughout the region.  This came to an end after Spanish explorers claimed the land for Spain in the mid 1500′s and established several forts, which the natives promptly wiped out. The Spanish never returned, but by then the English were building settlements and forts along the coast and claiming the territory as their own.  The local natives didn’t always agree with that idea and some settlements were destroyed or simply disappeared.

By the mid 1600′s the Carolina colony was rapidly being settled by people moving south from Virginia plus new immigrants from England.  Politics also had arrived and the natives were never a significant factor again.

North Carolina prospered as a tobacco producing slave-holding state prior to the War Between the States, suffered for a long time afterword, and has gradually rebuilt itself into a modern state; diverse and growing with a bright future both for its citizens and for broadband satellite internet access.

White sand dunes as far as the eye can see. River gorges so deep they rattle your soul just looking down into them.  A church so old it pre-dates the pilgrims’ arrival to America. Ruins left by Anasazi Ancient peoples waiting for your eyes to explore. A yawning cavern that takes your breath away. Rural High Speed Satellite Internet. Mysterious alien sightings. Ok, the latter may be a little far-fetched, but it is part of the lore and lure of New Mexico.

That’s a lot of totally enthralling descriptions but even a thesaurus couldn’t come up with a word to explain what exactly is going on here so I suppose the state’s nickname is as close as you can get: The Land of Enchantment, indeed. You can’t go anywhere in this state without having a mind-blowing experience. But you can go everywhere in this state and still get good satellite internet service. I suppose that’s a bit mind-blowing, too.

The population is made up of Native Americans, descendents of Spanish colonists and Latinos who were settled here when it was still part of Mexico. Others came later and expanded the peoples to include Europeans and new immigrants from south of the border. The flavor of this mix is experienced in all corners of the state. The state flag is gold colored to remind us of the Spanish quest and the symbol of the sun used by the Native Americans.

The Natives were an agrarian society who many times abandoned their settlements in search of better soil and water which left future archeologists with many ruins to sift through. The Spanish came in search of mythical cities of gold they had read about and the early Mexicans came to mine the gold they believed was also here. The first man to head north believed he had arrived in a new Mexico, thus the name.

The white sands have to be seen to be believed. The foreign-looking landscape almost makes you feel like you’ve stepped out onto another planet’s surface. Of course, tie that in with the Roswell incident report of aliens crashing a spaceship and being kept underground, and it might not look so odd after all!

You don’t have to worry about claustrophobia if you visit Carlsbad Caverns because these are probably the largest rooms you will ever be in in your lifetime. It’s a great place to visit on a hot day, entering into the cool interior and out of the sun.

I’m not sure about a visit to the Rio Grande Gorge but it looks so beautiful in pictures it might be worth a peak from a distance nowhere near the rim or that bridge! If you’re not afraid of heights (or depths for that matter) have a pleasant visit and take a picture for the rest of us who are hanging on to our car doors and sobbing.

So go, become enchanted, or stay and become part of the enchantment; then your job, should you choose to accept it, is to report back using the available high speed satellite internet and thrill us with more of what New Mexico has to offer.