HughesNet or other Satellite ISP Update

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone is actively using satellite internet high speed service for trading?? I am not a scalper but I do use the Tradestation Order Matrix to pinpoint my entries and exits. I have searched here on the forums and found some info, but was hoping someone could give me some feedback.

Reliability, speeds, etc.

I would appreciate it.

DRT
 
I have an in motion sat on my motorhome. I can't speak about thier land based product but I'm happy with the service I have. I also use a Sprint aircard as a backup ... or vise versa. I track and chart 30 - 50 symbols with no problems and order exe. is fine. As far as speed goes I get on average about 750 - 1.3mgs down and about 400 up which is about entry level broadband.
 
Thanks. I appreciate the info. I know that rain and bad weather will be a problem, but my cable modem loses power now in bad storms so for me, that is not a huge issue.

Trading in an RV. Hmmm.
 
Quote from number22:

I had tested one system with average 600ms ping time to yahoo.com; 2mb down/500 up and the system is stationary setup.

So you just tested it and are not actually using it? Do you remember which one, which brand, company?
 
Quote from downrivertrader:

Thanks. I appreciate the info. I know that rain and bad weather will be a problem, but my cable modem loses power now in bad storms so for me, that is not a huge issue.

Trading in an RV. Hmmm.

I've had problems mainly due to not having a clear shot at the sat but rarely from rain and such. Thunderstorms are a problem.

Trading from my coach was only a dream a few years ago but it's a reailty now and it's only getting better ... or worse depending on how you look at it as sometimes I can't help but monitor positions when I supposed to be relaxing but being able to clock some $$$$ during times when I used to be flat is pretty neat too.
 
You are truly living the American dream, my friend.

Quote from bigmrfrank:

I've had problems mainly due to not having a clear shot at the sat but rarely from rain and such. Thunderstorms are a problem.

Trading from my coach was only a dream a few years ago but it's a reailty now and it's only getting better ... or worse depending on how you look at it as sometimes I can't help but monitor positions when I supposed to be relaxing but being able to clock some $$$$ during times when I used to be flat is pretty neat too.
 
Quote from Div_Arb:

You are truly living the American dream, my friend.

It's been a dream for many years. Son is out of college and making it on his own and my wife fell in love with the idea after a succesful 2 month adventure that both we and our marriage survived. Here a pic.
 

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