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
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Satellite Internet Services – Where to Get Fastest Speeds and Best Prices
February 7th, 2010Satellite Internet Service Providers
November 17th, 2009
When you are looking at what satellite internet providers have to offer you want to make sure that you are looking at service features that matter. All satellite internet providers will offer you both broadband internet and high-speed internet service. However, the connection speeds and optional features that are offered by each service plan will impact how much the service costs and how good the service is. At first glance some services may seem unusually high for internet service. For example the professional service package offered by Hughesnet can cost as much as $59.95 per month. However, if you don’t need all of the bells and whistles offered by this professional package then you have two cheaper service packages that you can choose from.
Hughesnet is one of the satellite internet providers that offers a two-way satellite system. They offer four service packages that each offers their own unique set of features and connection speed parameters. The price of each package will depend on how fast the connection speed is, how many email accounts are included, and if you want a dial up connection added to your service package. You can save money by selecting the service package that meets your basic requirements for internet access. Hughesnet charges about $600 for installation of their top service package. This includes the installation service fee and the equipment. Other information that you might want to know about Hughesnet is that it operates on the Ku band frequency. This frequency is known for having problems transmitting effectively through rain.
If you are looking for satellite internet providers that offer cheap satellite internet then you will want to start by comparing the different prices in this market. To do this you will need to read through the promotional materials offered by several different satellite internet providers like Hughesnet and SKYFX. Use this price comparison to determine what the average price for satellite internet service is. Next you will want to compare the prices between one-way multicast service, one-way service with a terrestrial return, and two-way services. This will help you to develop your knowledge of pricing and it will help you to select the type of service that will provide you with the features that you need for the price that you can afford.
By: Sarah Freeland
Satellite Internet Service Providers – Who’s Best?
November 17th, 2009
Looking for a satellite Internet service provider? Want to know which one will give you the best service at the best price? Read on …
Why Satellite Internet?
With high-speed satellite Internet service you can download files in a matter of seconds instead of minutes or hours as with dialup service. And you get an always-on connection, so you don’t have to spend time logging on and waiting to get online.
Another advantage of satellite service is that access is separate from your phone line so you can surf the Internet and talk on the phone at the same time.
There are four major satellite Internet providers in the U.S. – HulghesNet, WildBlue, Skyway, and Starband.
Here’s an overview of their services and features. In order to compare apples to apples, prices are based on plans with 1 Mbps speed.
HughesNet
HughesNet is the largest provider with more than 400,000 subscribers, and they’re the oldest having been in business for more than 30 years. They offer plans with speeds up to 5Mbps. That’s 50 times faster than dialup service. With HughesNet you can either buy or lease their equipment. Their prices start at $59.99 a month for 1.0 Mbps service. Installation is free and they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.
WildBlue
WildBlue is the second largest provider and has been in business for more than 6 years . They provide Internet access with speeds up to 1.5 Mbps – 30 times faster than dialup service. WildBlue uses a spot signal beam so that many areas in the U.S may not be able to receive their service. WildBlue prices start at $69.95 for their 1 Mbps service, and they require a 24-month service commitment. Installation is free and there’s a $99.95 activation fee.
Skyway
Skyway uses a simple one-way satellite transmission rather than two-way transmission like the other three providers. This makes their service less prone to rain fade. They provide Internet speeds up to 1.5 Mbps, but upload speeds are slow – 256 Kbps – because they use a dialup connection for uploads. Their prices start at $59.95 for a 1 Mbps plan, plus a $25 activation fee. Their equipment package is $49 (after a mail-in rebate), and you can either install the equipment yourself or pay $100 for professional installation.
Starband
Founded in 2000, Starband provides service to United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and several Caribbean and Central American countries. Starband’s service starts at $69.99 for their 24-month 1 Mbps service, or $79.99 for their 12-month service, and there’s no activation fee. Upload speeds are up to 128 Kbps. Professional installation is required and costs extra.
By: Brian Stevens