XplorNet Installation Pricing Update
XplorNet has released an update on its high-speed two-way satellite Internet service. The announcements include equipment and installation costs, as well as discounts for signing up for a service plan before August 31.
The listed price for equipment is $699, which includes the 66cm dish and the modem. Installation cost is $199, although it could be higher in certain situations. Thus setup cost is $898 (I suspect taxes are extra).
XplorNet is also offering early signing discounts, depending on the service package selected. Firstly, they are waiving the $75 (annual?) system access fee for all packages (for the first year?). For its cheapest and lowest-speed (512Kbps down burst, 128Kbps up burst), which normally goes for $59.99/month, they are offering the first month for only $9.99. For its next fastest service (1Mbps down burst, 256Kbps up burst), the rate is regularly $99.99/month but will be discounted to $49.99 for the first two months. More details on these and other packages can be found here.
It should be noted that the service is not yet ready for deployment, but Digital City on Merivale Road is taking orders, which will be serviced on a priority basis.
My opinion is that these setup and subscription prices are well above the target prices listed in my definitions. By its nature, satellite Internet access tends to be very expensive. However, the prices may be within some peoples' budgets.
The listed price for equipment is $699, which includes the 66cm dish and the modem. Installation cost is $199, although it could be higher in certain situations. Thus setup cost is $898 (I suspect taxes are extra).
XplorNet is also offering early signing discounts, depending on the service package selected. Firstly, they are waiving the $75 (annual?) system access fee for all packages (for the first year?). For its cheapest and lowest-speed (512Kbps down burst, 128Kbps up burst), which normally goes for $59.99/month, they are offering the first month for only $9.99. For its next fastest service (1Mbps down burst, 256Kbps up burst), the rate is regularly $99.99/month but will be discounted to $49.99 for the first two months. More details on these and other packages can be found here.
It should be noted that the service is not yet ready for deployment, but Digital City on Merivale Road is taking orders, which will be serviced on a priority basis.
My opinion is that these setup and subscription prices are well above the target prices listed in my definitions. By its nature, satellite Internet access tends to be very expensive. However, the prices may be within some peoples' budgets.
posted by Chris Spencer at 8:50 am
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