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Internet From the Sky: Satellite Access

While Internet Access via ISDN or DSL maybe available in some areas, only one technology platform can offer access to the Internet at speeds of up to 400 kbps today. That technology is DirecPC® from Hughes Network Systems and TheWorks Internet. TheWorks/DirecPC Turbo Internet service, which is three times faster than ISDN and 14 times faster than a standard 28.8 modem, is the fastest and most affordable Internet access service available from absolutely ANYWHERE access is needed. Finally, people that aren't in "the city" have a choice.

TheWorks/DirecPC Satellite Internet Access

It's pretty simple, really: The most common complaint about the Internet from users connected by modem is that the Web is just too slow to be useful. The problem, however, isn't always the Web; in fact, it's usually in the antiquated analog phone lines used by most Web surfers to receive today's data-rich information from the Internet. With DirecPC, however, consumers bypass the phone system for the high-volume part of using the Web -- receiving data. All the low-bandwidth, outbound information (like URL requests) is sent out by modem over the phone lines. The return path, however, takes a slight detour: all the high-bandwidth responses from the Internet are blasted back to the PC by satellite. The process in detail: When a customer requests a URL, the request gets sent by modem to TheWorks Internet. However, before that request leaves the customer's PC the DirecPC software attaches a "tunneling code" -- essentially an electronic addressing mask -- to the URL. That code instructs the our servers to forward the URL request to the DirecPC Network Operations Center (NOC) instead of the server at the site requested. Once the NOC receives the customer's request, the tunneling code is stripped away and the request is then forwarded by multiple T-3 lines to the appropriate site, and the desired content is retrieved. The NOC then uploads the information to the DirecPC satellite, which beams it down to the customer's DirecPC dish and into his or her PC. Whew! It may sound complicated, but it works. Check out the following diagram to get a closer look at the world's most advanced high-speed Internet service: Standard Features All dialup is digital v.90 56k ready 10MB Webspace @ www.theworks.com/~yourname 24/7 Access to all Internet services 3 E-Mail accounts standard CD Rom including latest Internet software Extensive online documentation Toll-FREE technical support for internet connectivity.

Pricing Information

Service / Term Price DirecDUO Dish/USB Modem For those who want to get DirecPC now, with the option to add DIRECTV later. Also functions as an upgrade kit for existing DIRECTV customers. What you get: DirecDuo antenna DirecPC Satellite Modem (PCI or USB) DirecPC Satellite Access software (included with satellite modem) Universal mount Install $200 Hardware $199 Satellite is a one-way transport that is dependant upon a standard Internet Service Provider for the upward path to the Internet. When you purchase a DirecPC from TheWorks Internet, you are entitled to dialup access at a discounted rate. You pay just $168 per year!! (That divides out to just $14 per month!) A dialup account is required to use one of the services below.) Home Business Service Plan Unlimited Surfer Unlimited Surfer Monthly Price $39.95 $39.95 Availability 24x7 24x7 Networking (Number of Seats) N/A 4 Prices on Website are subject to change without prior notice.