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Satellite Internet Is Faster, More Reliable Than Dial Up
Apr 6th
For many Internet users who live in rural and remote areas, they were left out of the DSL mix when high speed Internet first became available. They were forced to continue to use a dial up connection to access the Internet, which is notoriously slow and unreliable. Fortunately, the satellite industry came up with a solution that provides high speed Internet access regardless of your location. Satellite Internet allows users to access the Internet at high speeds no matter where they are. All you need is a subscription and a satellite antenna and they are on their way to experiencing all the benefits of a high speed Internet connection.
Rural and remote users are no strangers to satellite technology. They have relied on satellite dishes to receive a television signal for years when cable did not run lines out to their location. Satellite Internet works slightly different than satellite television and requires a specially designed separate satellite dish that both sends and receives signals necessary for a high speed Internet connection. This dish both sends signals and receives signals from a satellite that is orbiting the Earth. Satellite Internet does not rely on phone lines for you to get service. This is one of the benefits of satellite Internet because you do not have to tie up a phone line to receive service or pay for long distance fees for a dial up number that is located out of your calling area.
6 Popular Myths about Broadband Satellite Internet Busted
Jan 7th
Broadband satellite Internet connection is very popular in the US and Europe. Satellite Internet providers are going all out to make satellite Internet connections available in the countryside and hilly areas where setting up DSL lines are not only expensive and time consuming but at times nearly impossible.
However, there are some myths related to broadband satellite Internet connection that create doubts in the minds of prospective consumers. Here are 6 such popular myths and the actual truth behind them:
Myth#1 Satellite Internet connection cannot be set-up in all areas.
Fact: It is a wrong notion that broadband satellite Internet is only meant for remote areas where terrestrial services such as DSL and dial up are not available. Location is never an issue with the satellite internet providers. As long as a subscriber has an unobstructed view of the satellite and the small dish is installed properly, he/she can enjoy high speed Internet connection, be it cities or smaller towns or hilly areas.
Myth#2 Satellite Internet requires a modem connection.
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, broadband satellite internet connection does not need a modem to download or upstream transmission. A small dish provided by satellite Internet providers is all that you need for accessing Internet, thus eliminating the need of using a modem. .
Myth#3 Satellite internet performance is not dependent on the quality of your computer.
Fact: The performance of your high speed satellite internet connection depends significantly on the speed and configuration of your computer. It can be severely limited by a poorly fitted or old computer. An underpowered computer will not allow the user to view a web page clearly that contains Flash or other elements.
Satellite Internet Service — Is It Right For You?
Dec 26th
Satellite Internet Service
There are many rural areas where DSL (direct subscriber line) or cable Internet service is not available. If you live in one of those areas and want fast, reliable, high-speed Internet service, satellite Internet is what you’re looking for.
Though not as fast as DSL or cable Internet service, satellite Internet service is much faster than 56K dialup service, and is available to anyone in the United States who has a clear view of the southern sky.
Satellite Internet Service Features
Satellite Internet service is up to 10 times faster than dialup service, so you can surf the web and download files in a fraction of the time it takes with dialup.
Satellite Internet service is always on, so you don’t have to wait to connect to the Internet.
Satellite Internet service is separate from your phone line, so you can surf the Internet and talk on the phone at the same time, plus you won’t miss any telephone calls.
Satellite Internet Compared to DSL and Cable
To give you an idea of the differences between high-speed services, here’s a comparison of satellite TV service from DirecWay, versus DSL and Cable service from EarthLink. For more information on these services click on the links below.
Speed
Satellite Internet service: Up to 10 times faster than dialup service (700 Kbps download speed and 128 Kbps upload speed.
DSL Internet service: Up to 70 times faster than dialup service (up to 3 Mps download speed and 128 upload speed).
Cable Internet service: Up to 100 times faster than dialup service (up to 5 Mps download speed and 384 Kbps upload speed.
Monthly Service Fee
Satellite Internet service: From $59.99 per month.
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