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 – 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