Internet

[MrMalt]

Apologies in advance if this subject has been covered but I looked and couldn't find information!

I have built a house in rural Isaan about 20 ams from Ban Dung. No find no internet connection though I was promised that there was. Mobile signal is also very poor. What options do I have for satellite? Any advise would be much appreciated!

[GinBoy2]

TOT Ipstar...but be warned, be prepared to be unimpressed by it's performance.

[vincent13]

Investigate TOT Wiinet. Relatively cheap and works ok most of the time.

[GinBoy2]

Just to clarify:

Ipstar - satellite

Winet - essentially long distance WiFi

Winet (if it's available to you) will always be a better bet than ipstar, but it's not available everywhere. Check with the local TOT office

[kwonitoy]

MrMalt

I live in the same area, I'm about 35km from Ban Dung.

I don't know if they still have IPstar but don't go near the thing. I had one for 5 years and cursed it just about daily. useless, overpriced and useless,

I've gone to a CAT wireless setup that costs me 800 baht per month for unlimited useage and reliable 2.5GB speed regardless of weather. Had it over a year now and service is very good.

There are also other wireless setups available lots of ads posted around. Get your missus to check with the locals

Attached is a picture of my setup, since moved from the garage to sitting behind my computer on the desktop.

Used as a wireless center for the house allowing me to use computer, phone and tablet

Even if you use your phone or a plug in dongle, DO NOT get an IPstar (useless, overpriced, useless, useless..........................)

[KhunBENQ]

Keep away from IpStar, thing of the 90s.

If all else (as described above) fails:

You write "Mobile signal is also very poor.".

It does not cost a fortune to mount a directional antenna to improve reception,

Looks similar to directional antennas for ToT WiFi or CAT.

But needs professional help for setting up.

Guess you will have AIS then?

[KhunBENQ]

How far from a major road do you live?

Have you seen any of these "strange cable circles" on a mast?:

These are fibre optic internet cables.

Fibre optic cables can easily be connected over multiple kilometers.

Depending on the distance it might cost a small fortune to get connected.

[MrMalt]

Thank you all for your advise! Will be moving in shortly and will try to solve this situation!