| Are you thinking about subscribing to a satellite | | | | 3. Satellite Technology Has Done Wonders for |
| Internet provider? First realize that the technology | | | | Television |
| is very different from other options out there. | | | | Satellite TV has won numerous awards for their |
| Instead of relying on coaxial cables in the ground, | | | | customer service and revolutionized the market |
| you will have a satellite dish that directly | | | | with their low prices. Similarly, the developing |
| communicates with a satellite in space. This is | | | | technology of satellite Internet will continue to |
| very different from traditional cable providers and | | | | improve as the 2010 decade approaches. Satellite |
| in that difference lies in the superiority of satellite | | | | Internet operates according to a different |
| Internet. There are quite a few reasons to | | | | technology. It's already affordable equal to cable |
| subscribe to this type of Internet service... in fact | | | | providers in terms of cost. In the future, satellite |
| there are four. Here we go! | | | | Internet prices may drop even further, allowing |
| 1. This Service is Mobile | | | | the technology compete with lower-speed DSL |
| Whether you are cruising around in an RV, a boat | | | | providers. |
| or even a van, your best choice for traveling is | | | | 4. Satellite Technology is a Much Needed Third |
| satellite Internet. You want a constant, stable | | | | Option |
| signal active throughout the journey. When you | | | | If you are tired of dealing with your phone |
| rely on wireless Internet connections, you are | | | | company or cable company, but figure you have |
| always at the mercy of the hotel or the library | | | | no other choice, think again! You can dump the |
| wherever you're staying. Cellular Internet can be | | | | cable or phone company that doesn't appreciate |
| convenient but it sure is hard to watch movies | | | | your business and sign with a satellite provider in |
| online or write up reports using only a cell phone! | | | | your area. No matter where you live, you can |
| A satellite Internet connection can follow you | | | | rest assured there is a satellite Internet provider |
| wherever you go throughout the country. | | | | ready to take your business and hook you up to |
| 2. Available in More Locations than Cable or DSL | | | | all your favorite online sites. |
| Cable or DSL connections are only available in | | | | Please note that this does require a clear view of |
| areas close by a cable/phone operating facility. | | | | the southern sky, allowing uncluttered |
| This means that according to cable companies, | | | | communication between satellite dish and an |
| there are thousands of rural locations across the | | | | orbiting geostationary satellite. Some companies |
| U.S. that cannot connect to the Internet using a | | | | may offer two-way satellite services, while others |
| high speed broadband connection. In the past, | | | | may require you to use two modems, one for |
| these customers had to rely on dial up services. | | | | uploading and the other for downloading. |
| In the modern age however, satellite Internet has | | | | Additionally, some satellite companies may offer |
| provided a second option. Satellite Internet can | | | | you a package deal, with services for Internet, |
| offer anywhere from 512 to 2 MBPS downloading | | | | phone or even television broadcast. For more |
| speed, which is practically equal to cable and DSL | | | | information on satellite technology, talk to a |
| providers. | | | | provider servicing your region. |