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Computer Help and Support

SamKnause

(13,807 posts)

7. I live in rural Ohio.

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Fri Sep 25, 2020, 01:40 PM

Sep 2020

There is no cable where I live.

Cell phone service is spotty.

I have a land line phone.

Long distance calls are unlimited in the U.S. (Some foreign countries as well)

I have a desktop computer.

I get my internet through my land line phone and modem. (DSL)

There are no monthly caps.

I use a Fire Stick to watch TV. (Total one time cost $49.00)

It also works off my land line phone and modem.

I can stream live events on my desktop and Fire Stick TV.

Fire Stick has an endless supply of movies and TV shows.

There is no monthly fee for Fire Stick.

I can watch YouTube on my TV with the Fire Stick.

I have my TV or desktop on 24/7. (Not exaggerating)

My total monthly bill is $104.00.

Maybe a land line phone could help with your situation.

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I have limited bandwidth. [View all] cilla4progress Sep 2020 OP

Check out T-Mobile internet. we can do it Sep 2020 #1

No universal setting. Need specific apps. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #2

Thanks! cilla4progress Sep 2020 #3

Which browser are you using? cayugafalls Sep 2020 #4

Sorry...stepped out. cilla4progress Sep 2020 #13

Ok, without browser info here are some things that you may have already tried. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #6

Apps running on startup can be disabled. OxQQme Sep 2020 #15

If you have a google account Clearly fogged in Sep 2020 #5

I live in rural Ohio. SamKnause Sep 2020 #7

"There is no monthly fee for Fire Stick" CloudWatcher Sep 2020 #8

I get Netflix, Hulu, many HBO shows for free. SamKnause Sep 2020 #9

Good to know, thanks! n/t CloudWatcher Sep 2020 #11

You are very welcome. SamKnause Sep 2020 #12

Elon Musks Starlink is starting to get closer to reality. I posted the link below. CentralMass Sep 2020 #10

You guys cilla4progress Sep 2020 #14

My parents and my wife's parents live in rural areas with limited bandwidth. hunter Sep 2020 #16

4G LTE internet service discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2020 #17

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