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NETWORKING REVIEW

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AVC Broadband review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.6

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:Free

Verdict

If you can't get ADSL, consider a one-way satellite broadband connection such as AVC Broadband. However it's expensive, and your computer needs wired links to the DVB decoder and the phone line (for dial-up uplink connection)... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • May be your only choice if you can’t get ADSL
  • Excellent installation experience

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Dial-up connection required for Internet access
  • TV viewing software is basic
  • Can’t network TV and radio

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Member Opinion

8.6

Average Member Rating

Excellent

6 Members have reviewed this product

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ZZ Top

Superb

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8.5

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Good practical solution

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8.5

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Very good

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8.5

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Brilliant

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9.0

Spectacular


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