[A/S] Mobile Dish TV and Internet Access

["Airstreamer " <airstreamer@xxxxxxx>]

A while back someone posted about Gilat and their progress in mobile 
internet access.  Just to update some of you, Gilat has partnered w/ 
MSN and EchoStar to provide combined Dish Network and Internet Access 
to the comsumer.  According to the latest press releases, it will be 
available through Dish Network [www.dishnetwork.com] and Radio Shacks 
this November.  Those w/ Dish Network already can upgrade by 
replacing your dish w/ a new one and adding the Sat Modem.  You can 
retain your sat tv receiver.  This system is Dish 500 compatible.  
The downside is that the dish is now 24" x 36".  That's a lot of dish 
to be hauling around when one is boondocking.  

No pricing is posted yet.  No mention of automatic dishes either.

Here's the URL for the newly formed company that will represent the 
joint venture.

 http://www.gilat2home.com

Regards,
Airstreamer