List Of U.S. Broadband Satellite Providers

On this page you will find a list of the major broadband satellite providers in the U.S. For the most part, these satellite Internet providers cover the 48 continental United States -- check with Starband or HughesNet if in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.

HughesNet Satellite Internet - Usually the first choice people make for satellite, HughesNet has a global presence and provides both residential and commercial service. They have a variety of plans at HughesNet, starting at 1.5 Mbps all the way up to 5.0 Mbps. That gives you download speeds comparable to most DSL and cable plans.

WildBlue Satellite Internet - One popular alternative to using HughesNet is WildBlue Internet. They are focused on residential service and offer three plans ranging from 512 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps. Wildblue Internet is partnered with both DIRECTV and the popular DISH Network, powering their broadband satellite Internet services.

Skyway USA Satellite Internet - Many consumers want to know which satellite provider costs the least, and Skyway USA is by far the cheapest satellite Internet provider you will find. They are a one-way service, so you still need to use dial-up for any uploading of data. However, the download speeds you will get using Skyway USA will be as fast as any other satellite Internet provider, depending upon which plan you sign up for. We always recommend the two-way satellite providers, but if you want to go cheap, you'll want to check with Skyway.

Starband Satellite Internet - An often overlooked satellite provider is Starband. They are a solid company that delivers quality service, yet they aren't as widely used as either HughesNet or WildBlue. Starband is available in all 50 United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

DIRECTV & DISH Network

The two big satellite TV providers in the U.S. are not capable of providing broadband satellite Internet service through their satellite television systems. Instead, they partner with actual Internet providers and then offer bundled deals with their satellite television service. Check our reviews of DIRECTV Internet and Dish Network Internet to find out which broadband Internet providers they are partnered with.

Broadband Satellite Internet Articles

Start researching satellite providers by reading, Compare Satellite Internet, a detailed comparison of the four largest providers of residential satellite in the United States.

• Rural Internet Providers - Explains the options for high speed Internet in rural America that exist (as of the end of 2009) . . .

If you have additional questions about Satellite Internet Service, or to participate in a discussion about your particular ISP, there is Broadband Report's Satellite Forum. Their FAQ's cover many of the most commonly asked questions, and then you can go on into the forum for more Q&A.

Actually, we advise visitors to only choose satellite Internet as a last option. Always check for DSL or cable High Speed Internet first and consider wireless Internet from Verizon or Sprint in rural areas before signing up for broadband satellite.