Satellite Internet versus Other High Speed Services! A Comparison!
Satellite internet provides high speed internet service to those who live in rural areas outside of the normal grid. In some cases, it may simply be a new development that will in time be joined to the already existing networks. In other cases, the situation is more permanent. In either case, getting your internet via a satellite is a pricey option, but the only one other than dial-up for some people. If you are one of those people, you may wonder how good the service is that they provide, and whether or not it’s worth the money to pay for it.
You do get decent high speed broadband through satellite internet. Most providers currently offer speeds between 768 Kbps and 5.0 Mbps, which is equivalent to most DSL packages. However, there is also a time lapse in the signal received from the satellite, which means that live streaming video, gaming and VOiP become difficult. In order to get a connection fast enough to handle these, you have to pay for the very premium service, which is also very pricey. Service can also be affected by the weather, and if you life next to a mountain that blocks your southern access to the sky, it may not work for you.
Satellite internet also requires special equipment, which can be expensive, and installation fees. Try to find a service which is currently offering a discount on the setup costs. Typically, it will cost you anywhere from 300 up to even 600 dollars just to get everything in place. With monthly service fees running between 50 and 150 dollars, depending on the speed you require, satellite internet is definitely the costliest option out there. It is certainly not something you should consider getting if you have access to either cable internet or DSL. If, however, your only other way to get online is through a dial-up connection, you may find it to be a bargain.
