About Satellite Internet
Satellite internet is available almost everywhere in the United States and to virtually 100% of the population. With stats like that, you almost certainly have a satellite internet provider in your area.
Unlike traditional internet that relies on cords and cables, satellite internet works by sending a wireless signal from the dish mounted on your house to a geosynchronous satellite in space. By always maintaining the same position in the sky, the satellite can beam your signal back to the provider’s network access point. Because this wireless method makes internet available anywhere you set up a dish, satellite internet is ideal for rural communities that lack infrastructure for DSL, cable, or fiber internet.
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Viasat (formerly Exede) brings fast, reliable service to remote areas
About Viasat internet
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Video streaming typically 360p to 1080p depending on plan
- HD video streaming available
- Connect multiple devices
- Two-year price lock guarantee
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Bundle and save with Viasat (formerly Exede)
Viasat provides fast speeds and unlimited data with DIRECTV to create a bundle that you and your whole family can enjoy.
Bundle Viasat internet with DIRECTV
Get $120 off your Viasat internet bill in the first year when you bundle. Prices starting at $59.99/mo.*
- Super fast speeds from Viasat internet
- Unlimited data
- Over 200 HD channels
- Stream live news, sports, shows and movies — anytime, anywhere
- View every live football game, every Sunday
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 07/16/19.
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Pros and cons of satellite internet
Advantages of satellite internet
- Faster speeds than a standard dial-up connection with speeds comparable to DSL internet.
- Satellite internet providers are perfect for rural areas where DSL and cable internetis not available.
- Service usually has enough bandwidth to support light to moderate usage, web browsing and streaming movies and music.
Disadvantages of satellite internet
- Prone to weather-related disruptions or lags in speed.
- Service can be more expensive than cable or DSL service.
- Satellite internet providers place monthly data caps on how much data a user may download or upload.
- High latency makes playing real-time online gaming impractical.