| Everyone likes the idea of upgrading from | | | | night before a satellite internet technician arrives, |
| average internet to high speed service, but that | | | | you might get the feeling you need to save all |
| often doesn't make the process any less | | | | your files and clear your computer of favorites |
| nerve-wracking. As for switching from dialup | | | | and history. While these procedures are a good |
| internet to satellite broadband, there is no reason | | | | idea for general maintenance every now and |
| to fret about what you will expect. The process | | | | again - not to mention backing up important files - |
| will be just like any other time you have | | | | you will not have to do it for your satellite |
| contracted a new tech service. However, if you | | | | connection to run smoothly. Everything can |
| want to be reassured as you prepare to get | | | | continue as it's been. |
| satellite broadband service, look over this list of | | | | 4. Can the extra phone lines be waved goodbye? |
| last minute questions. | | | | If you are carrying one or two extra lines to |
| 1. How much space will you need to clear out for | | | | make your dialup connection run without |
| modems and connection devices? While you might | | | | interfering with your main phone line, you can get |
| associate satellite broadband with a satellite launch, | | | | rid of them. Satellite broadband doesn't need |
| there is much less equipment involved with the | | | | phone lines to operate. The entire signal comes |
| service. All you will end up getting is the dish on | | | | from the dish on your roof and the small modem |
| your roof and the small modem to connect to | | | | that can replace the modems you were using for |
| your PC. Beyond that, there is nothing to concern | | | | another provider. When calculating your costs, you |
| yourself with, so it is unlikely you will need to clear | | | | can leave out the cost of the phone line you had |
| any space at all. | | | | been using for dialup. |
| 2. Should you see what can be done on your roof | | | | 5. Will a technician arrive with networking |
| or around your property? While the do-it-yourself | | | | equipment? If you have a few different |
| craze has homeowners everywhere taking | | | | computers working with an airport or some other |
| matters into their own hands, you oughtn't think | | | | networking equipment, you can use the same |
| about getting your hands dirty with the satellite | | | | device to get your satellite network going. |
| dish. For one thing, it is mandated that a trained | | | | Technicians won't arrive with different pieces of |
| technician handle the job. For another thing, you'll | | | | equipment, so make sure you have your system |
| probably just be getting in the way. They will | | | | together before you order a package for multiple |
| offer you a few options for putting the dish on | | | | users. If you are going for a larger business |
| your property. There is a chance it doesn't have | | | | package, a more customized package will likely be |
| to go on your roof. | | | | involved. |
| 3. Your computer: will it need to change? The | | | | |