Satellite Internet service offers high speed Internet access anywhere in the U.S.
Imagine having an always-on connection with speeds up to 50 times faster than dial-up service. Imagine not having to log on and wait to get connected. And imagine being able to download photos and music files in seconds, instead of minutes or hours.
Now, with new lower prices, you don’t have to suffer with with slow-as-a-turtle dial-up Internet service any longer.
Satellite Internet Features
* Satellite service is available to anyone in the U.S. who has a clear view of the southern sky.
* You can get speeds up to 5 Mbps – that’s 50 times faster than dial-up service.
* You can take calls and talk on the phone while working on the Internet
* An “always on” connection means you don’t have to dial in, log on, then wait to get connected to the Internet.
Compare the Best Providers
HughesNet
Of the top four satellite providers, HughesNet is the largest and oldest, with more than 400,000 customers and 30 years in the business. They charge $59.95 for their 1 Mbps service, they offer free installation, and they also offer a 30-day, money-back guarantee.
WildBlue
WildBlue is the second-largest provider, with more than 100,000 customers and 6 years in the business. They charge $69.95 for their 1 Mbps service, and installation is free after a $99.95 activation fee.
Skyway
Skyway is the third largest provider. They charge $59.95 for their 1 Mbps service plus a $25 activation fee. You can install their equipment yourself or pay $100 for a professional to install it.
Starband
Starband is the fourth-largest provider. They charge $69.95 for their 1 Mbps service. They require you to pay for professional installation (prices vary).
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for the fastest speed, HughesNet offers speeds up to 5 Mbps which is four times faster than their nearest competitor. If you’re looking for superior service, HughesNet has has more than 400,000 satisfied customers – four times as many as their nearest competitor. And they’re the only provider that warrants their service with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
By: Brian Stevens
Posts Tagged ‘Dial Up Internet Service’
Satellite Internet Services – Where to Get Fastest Speeds and Best Prices
February 7th, 2010Cheapest Internet and Phone Service
December 6th, 2009
Do you still have landline phone service? Still stuck on
dial-up Internet service because you think it’s cheaper than
broadband? What if I said you can essentially get unlimited
local plus long distance phone service and broadband
Internet for the same price or less than what you’re paying
for those so called cheaper services?
Ask yourself this: How much am I paying just for local phone
service? Are you including all of the taxes fees and sir
charges? If so, you’re probably paying fairly close to 50
dollars a month just in local phone service charges. Is it
fair to say you pay at least 10 dollars a month in long
distance including fees?
Either way you cut it, if you are paying more than 60
dollars for phone service each month you’re getting ripped
off even if you think you’re getting a pretty good deal. How
about dial-up ISP? Do you have one of those super cheap
dial-up Internet providers that only charge around 10
dollars a month for ISP? Good deal right? Wrong!
Of course I can’t sit here and figure each persons monthly
billing, but most of you reading this who have landline
phone service, make long distance phone calls either by
calling card, or a long distance plan, and use dial-up
Internet service are likely paying at least 70 dollars or
more per month between the three services.
What would you do if you could get high speed Internet, plus
unlimited local plus long distance calling for that same 70
dollars? Would you just nod wisely and still keep your
landline phone service and slow dial-up Internet? Would you
keep swearing by the same cheap calling cards for long
distance?
Did you know that most people in the U.S. can get broadband
Internet either by cable or DSL for less than 50 dollars a
month? Did you know that by having that broadband Internet
service you can take advantage of unlimited local and long
distance phone service for less than 20 dollars per month?
In effect, you could be getting super fast Internet
connections and unlimited calling for the same price, and
often times less than what you are paying for service right
now. Even if it averages out to be about the same price,
you’re still getting better service for the same amount of
money!
Of course, more often than not, the combination of broadband
Internet, and broadband phone service is cheaper than the
cost of landline phone service plus the cost of dial-up.
Sure, the price of broadband Internet alone is going to cost
more than dial-up, but factor in the savings with broadband
phone service and the combination of the two are going to be
much cheaper than landline phone service plus dial-up.
Quite literally, the cheapest phone service or cheapest
Internet service is going to be broadband Internet like DSL
or cable broadband plus broadband telephone service. Try as
you might, you just cannot get a better deal than that.
You’ve always wanted to “stick it” to your phone company,
and modern technology has finally provided you a way to do
just that.
By: Daymon Hoag
Disgusted With Dial-Up? – Compare DSL Service Providers, Cable and Satellite Internet To See If One
November 2nd, 2009
Do you find yourself waiting around for your Internet pages to load or digital photo files and other attachments to transfer?
Do your friends and family complain that they can never get through on the phone line because you or your kids are always online.Chances are you are still using dial up Internet service.Perhaps it’s time to consider an alternative method.
The main three types of high speed access include DSL,
cable and satellite Internet. At the current time, DSL service providers and cable are not available in all areas. Some parts of the country do not have access to either option. Good satellite Internet reception is dependant on an unobstructed line of sight to the south. So where you live can make a big difference in which high speed Internet service you choose.
Here are some overviews of each service and comparisons for those
fortunate to have more than one option available:
DSL Service Providers
DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, describes a
technology that taps into unused frequencies on copper telephone lines to
transmit information at much higher speeds. There is no dialup and accessing services. So access is immediate. With DSL, you can send both voice and high speed data over the same line. The bandwidth, or data transfer capacity, or DSL ranges from 128 Kbps to 1.544 Mbps downstream to your computer. Upstream transfer from your computer is usually limited to 128 Kbps. Bandwidth is dedicated so you don’t have to share with other users, but DSL is also more effective the closer you are to service provider’s facilities. If your local area has plenty of cable bandwidth available it may be a better option for those located greater distances from a DSL provider. Average monthly charges for DSL services are around $55-$65.
Verizon is one of the leading providers of high speed DSL
service, with a large coverage area. With Verizon DSL you get a monthly package for $34.95 that includes unlimited access with a personalized home page, 9 e-mail accounts, and 10 megabytes of web space. For those customers with multiple computers in the home, there is a home
networking option available. You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single high-speed DSL Internet connection at no additional monthly cost.
Earthlink DSL is another option. Their basic package, which includes the same features as Verizon’s offer also includes a free dial-up service which allows you to enjoy 20 hours of Internet access per month when you’re away from home. This package typically costs $39.99 per month. Earthlink also offers cable and satellite Internet.
As noted, DSL uses copper telephone wires. Rural areas and some cities do not have these wires available for large volume use, which means that DSL is not yet an option in those areas, even if Verizon, Earthlink or another provider offers services there.
Cable
If you have cable TV available in your area, chances are
that you have access to Internet through your cable provider. This service uses the same wires as your cable TV programming and depending on the provider and the area, there may be a good deal of bandwidth available or a more limited amount. Because users share bandwidth, this could be an issue for those living in areas with limited amounts available for Internet use. It is a good question to ask your cable provider before signing up. Your choice for cable Internet is typically limited to only those providers who offer cable TV in your area. On average, cable Internet does tend to be a bit faster than DSL. Service is often slightly less expensive than DSL, averaging around $45 per month.
Satellite
If you do not have DSL or cable Internet available in your
area, satellite Internet may provide a viable option. Its speed is comparable to other high speed Internet services, its always on, and you have the option of adding satellite TV service. However, it requires that you have a clear view of the southern sky from your home anywhere in the continental United States in order to receive good reception from the satellites. The service is typically a good deal more expensive than the other two high speed options discussed, averaging around $100 per month with installation fees of up to $400.
Some people confuse satellite Internet with what’s known
as WiFi. WiFi Internet services are actually provided by access nodes located in high traffic areas such as airports and hotel or through Internet cafes. If you have a laptop equipped with WiFi receiver, you can access services from within about 1000 feet of the node. There is typically a fee to use this service. It is a good idea for travelers but does not meet the need for home Internet use because it required the access node.
Although there are several satellite Internet providers,
they all use similar technology. DirecTV is a popular provider because they are also a top satellite TV company. DirecTV satellite Internet service is delivered through a wholly owned subsidiary, DIRECWAY. DirecTV satellite Internet costs $99.99 per month and requires customers to purchase a satellite dish and modem. Installation is typically available from the distributor.
Comparisons
Consult a comparison chart such as the High Speed Internet
Guide which should give you a fair idea of the speed and costs involved. However, it is important to note that the data transfer rates you can get from either DSL or Cable will depend entirely on whatever local providers are in your area.
By: C.J. Gustafson