• Download large files effortlessly
• Immediate Internet access - it's always on!
• Free up your phone line - no extra line, no missed calls, no dialing!
• Check e-mail instantly
• Super-smooth music, audio clips and video
• Send and receive information via satellite
• Enjoy the convenience of a professional installation
• Available where you live TODAY!

Go outside and look to the south...if you can see the sky you can most likely get high speed satellite internet through DIRECWAY!



Our Two-Way DIRECWAY broadband by satellite is always on, so you have immediate access to the Net whenever you want it. Plus, it leaves your phone line free. So you can surf and talk on the phone at the same time - and get rid of the expense of that second phone line!



The DIRECWAY terminal is comprised of both indoor and outdoor equipment. Outside, there is an antenna and transmit-and-receive electronics, integrated into a small, unobtrusive dish. This equipment connects by coaxial cable to the Indoor Receive Unit (IRU) and the Indoor Transmit Unit (ITU), which connect to your computer through a simple USB connector. Just plug it in and load the software, and you're off and running!



 

• Flip through Web pages like turning the pages of a book!
• Download files in seconds rather than minutes
• Free up your phone line to get calls while surfing the Net
• Enjoy Internet music and video
• Get always-on, two-way high-speed Internet access TODAY!

Now you don't have to go to the concert to see the band. Watch the webcast from the comfort of your own computer. With the high-speed connection of your DIRECWAY Service, you can take advantage of all kinds of streaming media available on the Web.

Streaming media allows you to play audio and video files without waiting for the entire file to download. The high-speed connection you get with DIRECWAY makes streaming media faster and more fun.

DIRECWAY opens up a whole new world of information and entertainment on the Web. You can:

• Listen to Internet radio
• Play all your favorite audio files
• Watch hard-to-find classic TV shows
• View movies
• See music videos
• Catch the latest movie trailers
• Watch network simulcasts of news and sports
• Take virtual tours in 3D
• Explore virtual reality

DIRECWAY makes streaming media faster, smoother and clearer. So you can enjoy streaming video without uneven, jerky motion, delays or sync problems. And you can listen to the radio or audio files without all the snapping and crackling.

The DIRECWAY Two-Way System brings you everything the Internet has to offer - without the hassles of dial-up service. DIRECWAY gives you super fast downloads and streaming media that's smooth and clear. DIRECWAY is always on - so there's no dialing up, logging on, or waiting around. And it won't tie up your phone line. So you can get more out of the Internet than ever before.



DIRECWAY knows how important your privacy is. That's why our service uses conditional access and triple encryption to protect both your incoming and outgoing information. This makes DIRECWAY broadband access as secure as you can get.



Conditional access uses encryption technology to secure DIRECWAY Service against unauthorized access. It protects multimedia and digital files from being intercepted by any site except those designated. Information you send is inherently secure because of the complexity of our satellite transmission.



Q: What are my PC system requirements?
A: The minimum PC requirements for DIRECWAY® are:

• Pentium II 333 MHz or faster
• 64MB RAM (Windows 98SE and Windows Me); 128MB RAM (Windows 2000)
• 20MB of free hard drive space
• Analog modem - used only once for commissioning the account
• One available USB port
• CD-ROM drive

Q: What operating systems are compatible with the new DIRECWAY System?
A: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

Q: What is DIRECWAY broadband by satellite?
A: DIRECWAY is the new solution for everyone who is ready for high-speed Internet access. DIRECWAY satellite technology makes high-speed Internet available to everyone in the continental U.S., as long as you have a clear view of the southern sky.

Q: Is DIRECWAY a one-way or two-way system?
A: DIRECWAY Offered Through DIRECTV uses the DW6000 two-way system. The DIRECWAY DW6000 Two-Way System allows you to send and receive information via satellite (a.k.a. satellite return). There's No need for the expense of a second phone line or hassles with logging in when you want to get onto the Internet.

Q: How can I/where can I purchase the DIRECWAY Offered Through DIRECTV product?
A: You can order by calling 452-2376 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm) or, stop by our showroom at 316 6th Street South in Great Falls.

Q: If I already have DIRECTV service, do I need to get a new dish for DIRECWAY?
A: The DIRECWAY system requires a unique dish in order to send and receive information via satellite. You can add the ability to access DIRECTV programming to the DIRECWAY dish by purchasing a simple DIRECTV upgrade kit. It is your decision whether to keep your existing DIRECTV dish on your home, or to utilize the one-dish solution from DIRECWAY.

Q: How fast is the DIRECWAY System?
A: The experience with DIRECWAY high-speed Internet is astonishing. When comparing typical activities with a dial-up service, the difference in the amount of time you'll be waiting for what you want is night and day.

You can download software upgrades in just minutes, versus up to an hour. There's no more waiting for Web pages to fully finish loading; they are typically done within a couple of seconds. Getting your favorite song can be done in less than the song's length rather than three times as long.

As you can see this is a huge improvement...and broadband by satellite is the only high-speed Internet technology that's available everywhere in the continental U.S.!

Q: How fast is DIRECWAY compared to other high-speed services? Aren't they faster?
A: Everyone's Internet technology is based on shared bandwidth, so sometimes one option will allow you to do things in less time than others. But because everyone uses shared bandwidth there's truly no definitive answer.

Q: What if my computer did not come with a NIC?
A: We can upgrade your PC NIC Card. We only recommend adding one if all other minimum PC requirements, listed above, are met.

Q: Can I connect Direcway to other computers in my home?
A: Yes. The DIRECWAY Technician can quote you a price on networking all the computers in your home.  You can also have wireless access to a notebook computer enabling you to move freelyh about your home and still have high speed access.

Q: Do I still need a dial-up modem and a telephone line?
A: No.  There is no longer a need for a modem or phone line.

Q: What is transmission latency?
A: Latency refers to the time it takes for signals to travel to and from the satellite. This typically creates a sub-second lag. For this reason, DIRECWAY may not be ideal for playing some "twitch-games."

Q: Why is there a requirement that the DIRECWAY system be professionally installed?
A: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that trained professionals install any two-way satellite system.

Q: Can I put this system on a boat or in an RV?
A: No. The DIRECWAY system is for fixed installs only.  However there is a version available for RV's and other mobile trailers.  Contact us at 452-2376 to discuss these options.

Q: Can I directly connect a Mac using DIRECWAY?
A: We have good news... Direcway now works with the Macintosh.  You just need a NIC and OS10.1 or better.