| Everyone knows by now that cable providers also | | | | satellite broadband instead of other ISP providers? |
| offer an Internet package along with their list of | | | | Obviously, a fast connection available anywhere in |
| channels. You may have wondered, since a cable | | | | the world (what you would call global broadband |
| company can connect you to the web, wouldn't a | | | | accessibility) is the best advantage. Not only can |
| satellite provider be able to do the same thing? | | | | you receive a signal anywhere in the world, you |
| Yes, there is such a thing as satellite Internet. This | | | | can even keep your Internet connection if you |
| service is often times marketed in locations | | | | are mobile. |
| where a terrestrial connection is not possible. | | | | There are some other considerations to keep in |
| Additionally, travelers who are constantly on the | | | | mind. Like any Internet connection, drop outs can |
| move may be in need of this service. Because of | | | | occur during travel or during bad weather. |
| the technology, the service is available worldwide | | | | Two-way satellite services can often have |
| and can even provide web access to people at | | | | problems with latency, while a one-way satellite |
| sea or in vehicles. | | | | service will require a modem or another means of |
| How does satellite Internet work? The connection | | | | data uplink. Just as with TV, the resident will have |
| is made possible by a satellite floating in | | | | to set up a fairly large dish measuring about 40 |
| geostationary orbit. This object can relay | | | | inches or so. A satellite broadband company will |
| information from the service provider to individual | | | | usually handle the installation, however. |
| customers. In some locations where terrestrial | | | | The good news is that with satellite, you get a |
| Internet is not available, satellite and cellular | | | | fast and stable connection. DSL Internet, in |
| broadband may be the only options. Though | | | | contrast, is not available at any location, especially |
| originally this was known for being an expensive | | | | in isolated rural areas. Satellite can reach those |
| option, in recent years the subscription rate has | | | | hard-to-find locations and offer service where |
| come down. Why the change? Obviously, the | | | | DSL or cable is not even an option. |
| market is becoming very competitive and satellite | | | | This isn't to say that satellite Internet is a last |
| providers want to compete against other | | | | resort only. In fact, many subscribers may |
| providers. | | | | actually prefer satellite over cable or DSL, |
| Are there any disadvantages to satellite | | | | especially if they have tried the others but have |
| broadband? Technically speaking, there is a chance | | | | found the service unsatisfying. Some residents |
| that there could be a signal delay, from the | | | | may want to bundle their Internet and TV |
| satellite and down to earth, since this space | | | | contracts together and perhaps enjoy additional |
| measures about 22,000 miles. However, such a | | | | savings. You never know until you ask! So why |
| delay is usually not noticeable and may only last | | | | not check for satellite availability in your area? It's |
| 500 milliseconds. | | | | a good bet that the option will be there, |
| What are some of the advantages of using | | | | regardless of where you are! |