| You may have heard of the existence of satellite | | | | services (about 30 times faster) and may even |
| Internet, but perhaps you're not completely sold | | | | be faster than some DSL and cable connections. |
| on the idea yet. What are the advantages of it? | | | | Like with any Internet service provider, a satellite |
| What can you expect from the connection? | | | | connection is always on and can deliver high-speed |
| Consider five good reasons to set up your dish | | | | Internet access to home or work viewers. |
| and get connected. | | | | Remember that some downloads on the web are |
| 1. Satellite Internet is not as expensive as you | | | | only accessible with a fast Internet connection. |
| think. | | | | 4. Satellite Internet is professional. |
| One of the most common objects is the pricing. | | | | Have you been disappointed by the poor |
| Everyone assumes that a large dish costs a great | | | | customer service of your cable company or |
| deal of money. Probably true, but for you, the | | | | phone line provider? Not surprising to hear...cable |
| home Internet user, you only have to worry | | | | and phone companies consistently rank at the |
| about low monthly fees, perhaps as low as $50 a | | | | bottom of the "worst customer service" polls list. |
| month. While this form of Internet service is | | | | On the other hand, satellite companies rank |
| certainly not as cheap as dial up, it still is | | | | consistently high. Why so? Probably because |
| comparable to some cable providers and even | | | | these companies are the underdogs competing |
| high speed DSL providers. Because of increased | | | | against cable and phone companies that take their |
| marketing competition, prices are falling and | | | | customer base for granted. |
| Internet subscribers are growing. | | | | 5. Connectivity |
| 2. Satellite Internet is available everywhere. | | | | Satellite Internet can be configured for any |
| This means that whether you live out in the | | | | computer with a Windows or Macintosh operating |
| jungle, or even out on a boat, you can get an | | | | system. It can even be used with hard-to-find |
| Internet connection. Satellite services connect via | | | | OS's like Unix or Linux. Most services also have a |
| geostationary technology. This service is not at | | | | tech support line for fast assistance in the event |
| the mercy of a phone line. It can connect to a | | | | of downtime. |
| satellite, some 22,000 miles away and still get a | | | | As you can see, there are many advantages in |
| fast and reliable Internet connection. Not only is | | | | choosing satellite Internet. The Internet market is |
| this service a great option for the disgruntled | | | | changing, as the net become more prominent in |
| customer who wants a change-it may be the only | | | | American civilization. You are no longer subject to |
| option for a customer who doesn't have access | | | | the whims of your phone company or cable |
| to traditional DSL or cable providers. | | | | provider. Now satellite has become a fourth option |
| 3. Satellite Internet is fast. | | | | and one that may turn out to be the best deal in |
| Because of its technological edge, this form of | | | | town, in terms of freedom, flexibility and savings. |
| Internet service is much faster than dial up | | | | |