| You may or may not have heard of satellite | | | | to your modem which connects to your router or |
| internet. It is the newest option for those who | | | | your computer, allowing you to access the |
| cannot take the sloth-like download pace of the | | | | internet at blazing speeds. In addition, satellite |
| typical dial-up connection and instead crave high | | | | systems send data in a compressed format, |
| speed broadband internet. However, there are | | | | therefore, minimizing the size of the files being |
| good and bad sides to satellite internet. This article | | | | sent. Sending in a compressed format reduces |
| discusses the pros and cons of satellite internet | | | | the amount of bandwidth the system uses which |
| and whether it is the best option for your | | | | in turn allows for much faster download rates |
| broadband internet needs. | | | | than dial-up services. Satellite systems also use |
| First of all, what is satellite broadband internet and | | | | internet protocol multicasting technology to |
| how does it work, is it complicated? Well, it is | | | | communicate via multiple channels of |
| actually quite simple. Satellite systems use satellite | | | | communication at the same time. This also |
| dishes to receive and transmit broadband signals. | | | | reduces bandwidth limitations and allows for faster |
| Satellite systems do not connect to any cable | | | | surfing speeds. |
| outlets or phone lines. The dish connects directly | | | | |