| High-speed satellite internet is breakthrough | | | | In addition to freedom from dial-up, high-speed |
| technology in internet service. | | | | satellite internet provides additional benefits such |
| In two to three hours' installation time, those living | | | | as round-the-clock technical support, unlimited |
| and working in rural or remote areas can have | | | | downloading during off-peak hours, and the ability |
| high-speed internet connection via satellite. | | | | to suspend service for periods of time, such as |
| Providers are making dial up obsolete for those | | | | vacations. Some satellite internet providers offer |
| whose only access to the internet has been | | | | the stress-reducing benefit of free identity |
| though an established phone line. And because no | | | | protection through triple data encryption |
| telephone line is involved, the user never has to | | | | technology as well. |
| worry about missing important calls while | | | | Satellite internet service is typically based on the |
| connected to the internet. | | | | needs and requirements of the intended user. |
| Satellite internet works on a two-way channel, | | | | Users will find the plan prices to be surprisingly |
| with signals being sent to a satellite that is orbiting | | | | affordable. Many providers design products that |
| the earth. Once the signals are received, the | | | | cater to different age groups, and then price |
| satellite processes them and sends them back | | | | those plans accordingly. |
| through the satellite dish antennae - no terrestrial | | | | With this technology, users can access a world of |
| link necessary. The size of the antennae is based | | | | information at speeds comparable to DSL and |
| on its location on the globe; the closer to the | | | | broadband. Businesses are now free to expand |
| equator, the smaller the antennae. Weather | | | | their reach into less urban areas, and home users |
| disturbances are typically not an issue, as the | | | | can finally enjoy the high-speed internet that was |
| satellites are rarely affected by the weather. | | | | previously reserved for cable customers only. |