Comments on: Consider Satellite Internet to Meet Your Requirements

By: bw@BW Satellite Internet

bw@BW Satellite Internet — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:36:51 +0000

@cargo shorts : Sounds like there is an issue with your set-up. What you are saying does not sound normal to me. I’d get that looked at.

By: Tom @ Cargo Shorts

Tom @ Cargo Shorts — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:50:19 +0000

We have satellite internet at my fathers house here in the UK and it SUCKS! Granted i is miles better than dial up and is some peoples only option, but compared to DSL or Cable it is so slow and unreliable. Two people cannot even browse at the same time on our setup.

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:05:10 +0000

I would rather have DSL because if my cable goes out at least I still have my internet. I do understand it might be faster but you are always sharing bandwidth with someone. I hate to share, I would love to have a dedicated line. Hmmm.

By: Kristina@Broadband Comparison

Kristina@Broadband Comparison — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:04:09 +0000

Satellite Internet has some disadvantages but these can be overlooked considering its many other features. Mainly, there is no need to invest in an additional phone line. If you live in a remote location, Satellite internet is the ideal and primary form of connectivity.

By: Jane @ Pin Up Costumes

Jane @ Pin Up Costumes — Sun, 02 May 2010 10:19:56 +0000

I think that satellite internet is a fantastic solution to those stuck out in rural areas. You mention a 90% uptime, I think this is great unlike a previous commenter. It is that link with the outside world if and when you need it.

By: bw@Bentley Walker Satellite Internet

bw@Bentley Walker Satellite Internet — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:54:13 +0000

Satellite Internet is the BEST option when it is your ONLY option! It’s fantastic at what it does, which is to get you online when your options are limited, but it doesn’t really compare with DSL and Cable services. If you have the option of DSL or cable then use them.

Cost wise things are coming down a lot. Lots of satellite internet providers offer free hardware and home / SOHO services (like tooway) are not that differently priced to business DSL connections right now. MB for MB it is more expensive that DSL, but if you aren’t in a DSL service area that isn’t really a good comparison.

By: tyres online

tyres online — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:35:50 +0000

I confirm! Satellite Internet works great if you are not in an hurry because of the ping time slowness. In a rural area, it is so helpfull but more expansive than DSL.

By: Joe@Satellite Internet

Joe@Satellite Internet — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 07:19:30 +0000

Great article! I would also like to add that there are mainly two types of satellite Internet service to choose from. They are one-way and two-way. One-way is used in combination with a standard, 56k dial-up modem for the uploading of data. As a result, land line phone service will be required for one-way satellite Internet service to function. The satellite dish side of the one-way system is solely used for downloading. Two-way satellite internet does not require a dial-up connection because it uses the satellite dish for both the uploading and downloading of data. Another thing to consider is that satellite Internet service is prone to outages during periods of heavy rain, snow, wind or dust storms, but these weather related inconveniences can be somewhat mitigated by using a dish as large as possible to help increase signal gain.

By: Broadband

Broadband — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:30:34 +0000

Satellite internet may not be as reliable as ADSL or Cable, but it still can be a much better option than having to go through a dial-up connection. That is assuming you can even get a dial up connection. You should see if you can receive Mobile Wireless internet via the mobile phone towers, but there are places in Australia so remote that even mobile phones are basically satellite-based.

The Australian Government has subsidies for people in rural areas to help with the initial high set-up expenses inherent in a satellite broadband internet connection.