| Rural and remote Internet users have had to rely | | | | them to drill holes through your wall. They will |
| on dial up service for years after their urban and | | | | usually make sure these holes are |
| suburban counterparts had access to high speed | | | | weatherproofed and grounded where appropriate. |
| Internet. This lack of technological parity was | | | | Once the installers have run the cabling into your |
| glaring and the satellite industry stood up and took | | | | home, they will connect it to the special satellite |
| notice of this. They realized that there was a | | | | modem and then connect that to your computer. |
| need in these under served areas for high speed | | | | They will then establish your high speed Internet |
| Internet service and they developed the | | | | connection and make sure it is working properly. |
| technology to make high speed Internet available | | | | Another thing to consider when choosing a |
| for rural and remote users. Once this technology | | | | satellite Internet provider is the flexibility of plans |
| became available, many users need to know how | | | | available. Usually, a good provider will have several |
| to go about choosing a satellite Internet provider. | | | | plans available and you can choose a plan that |
| While they all provide the same basic service, | | | | meets your budget and your computing needs. |
| there are some things to consider when choosing | | | | Perhaps you use the Internet for simple emailing |
| a provider that will ensure that you get the best | | | | and web surfing and do not do a lot of |
| high speed Internet service that is right for you. | | | | downloading. You can choose a plan that will still be |
| One of the most important considerations in | | | | faster than dial up, but will be affordable and will |
| choosing a provider is professional installation. | | | | suit your needs. The levels of plans rise based on |
| Installing satellite Internet is best left to | | | | speed, so if you plan on using the Internet for |
| professionals who have experience installing | | | | heavy downloading and uploading of files, it is best |
| satellite Internet connections in homes like yours. | | | | to go with a plan that will give you the most |
| If you go online to shop around for providers, see | | | | speed as possible. |
| which providers offer free installation when you | | | | Service is another important consideration when |
| subscribe to satellite Internet. Free installation can | | | | choosing a satellite Internet provider. A provider |
| save you money and should really be included as | | | | should have around the clock technical support |
| part of the service plan. Installing satellite Internet | | | | should any issues arise with your connectivity. If |
| is not very invasive to the home, but does | | | | there are any equipment problems, there should |
| require some technical acumen. The installers will | | | | be service people in your area who can come out |
| make sure that the dish is mounted properly on | | | | to your home and repair or replace any damaged |
| the roof of your home or some other area on | | | | equipment. Service is key to having a good |
| your property that has good, clear exposure to | | | | satellite Internet provider and can really make the |
| the southern sky. They will then mount the dish | | | | difference in having a satisfying relationship with |
| and run cables into your home, which may require | | | | your satellite Internet provider. |