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Satellite Internet Service

High Speed Satellite Internet Service is the answer for consumers and businesses that want a high speed Internet connection but live outside the area of local DSL and Cable providers.

Satellite Internet service provides you with a broadband connection that is much faster than dialup. Currently, most satellite ISPs offer their customers download speeds ranging from 512 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps, which is comparable to a standard DSL connection for the home.

 

Satellite Internet Service vs DSL / Cable

The truth is, consumers only need to consider signing up for Satellite Internet when there is no broadband cable or DSL Internet available in their area. If you qualify for either cable or DSL, then one of those should always be your first choice for high speed Internet access. Cable and DSL Internet are much cheaper, easier to set up, and often won't require the service commitment that's typically involved in ordering Satellite service.

Of course, if you live in a remote region and there just isn't cable or DSL access available to your home, then Satellite is going to be your best (any probably only) option for getting high speed Internet. You'll need to be prepared for some upfront costs in terms of installation and satellite equipment. This can run from three to six hundred dollars in most cases. Once the service is up and running, monthly bandwidth costs will generally range from $50 to $120 per month.

While satellite access will usually be more expensive to get then either cable or DSL, the level of service is just as good. The speed of satellite Internet is comparable to other high speed Internet services, and just like DSL and cable, its always on.

If your geographical area has been overlooked by DSL and Cable providers, go outside and look to the south . . . if you have a clear view of the southern sky, then you can most likely get high speed satellite Internet service!

 

How Does Satellite Internet Service Work?

The connection to your high speed Satellite Internet service is comprised of both indoor and outdoor equipment. Outside, there is an antenna and transmit-and-receive electronics, along with a connection to a small, unobtrusive dish. This equipment connects by coaxial cable to the Indoor Receive Unit (IRU) and Indoor Transmit Unit (ITU) which connect to your computer through a simple USB connector.

  • Two-way, high speed satellite Internet access - it's always on!
  • You can download large files quickly and effortlessly.
  • Free up your phone line - no extra line, no missed calls, no dialing!
  • Fast e-mail, high speed streaming media, super-smooth audio and video.
  • Now its available anywhere within the continental United States.

Just plug it in and load the software, and you're off and running!

To learn how satellite Internet service providers differ from dialup, DSL and Cable, view the explanation at HowStuffWorks.com. If you'd like to see if there is some form of DSL or Cable service available in your area, then return home for other types of High Speed Satellite Internet.