| High-speed Internet service providers use | | | | areas. |
| broadband and digital subscriber line (DSL) | | | | Though the cost of high-speed Internet access |
| technology to provide high-speed Internet access | | | | through satellites could be a bit on the higher side |
| to their customers. Until a couple of years ago, it | | | | as compared to services provided through DSL or |
| was becoming increasingly difficult to provide | | | | cable modems, it is much more convenient. |
| these services to rural and remote areas, due to | | | | In general, the high-speed Internet access |
| cost constraints. | | | | providers use either the cable modem or DSL |
| Providing access to high-speed Internet through | | | | modem to provide high-speed Internet access. |
| satellites has helped solve this problem. A number | | | | There are different packages offered by these |
| of private companies in the US have jumped into | | | | providers, depending on the speed and volume of |
| the fray to provide these services. These | | | | data transfer one requires. The higher the speed, |
| Internet service providers are providing | | | | the greater the price charged for it. |
| high-speed Internet access through satellites that | | | | High-speed service providers usually offer two |
| orbit the earth. | | | | types of packages, for commercial and for |
| Outside the US, several countries have tried this | | | | non-commercial users. The rates vary. Within |
| option. Especially in the less-developed parts of | | | | these two broad categories there are different |
| the world, governments are using satellite | | | | kinds of packages. Most high-speed Internet |
| technology to tackle the problem of a growing | | | | providers also offer customized packages to suit |
| digital divide between urban and rural areas by | | | | the specific needs of the clients. Such service |
| providing high-speed Internet connections in rural | | | | providers can be contacted online as well. |