Satellite Internet connectivity is becoming more and more popular as the service comes down in price, and increases its available market. Rural areas are traditionally the last to receive services such as Cable Internet or DSL, so it is obvious why satellite internet service is more popular in these areas and why satellite providers have focused more attention on them. In this article, we point out the main points you should consider when choosing a satellite Internet provider.
The Good
Service level agreements offered by satellite Internet services have gotten much better for the customer as the industry has grown. Providers now service their own hardware and rely less on contractors, as well as often include hardware upgrades and installation for free (or built into the monthly rate.). This will be of benefit for a user even if there is no need for tech support as hardware upgrades are inevitable and a good service agreement can mitigate the cost.
Early in the life of satellite internet the only available connection was one-way. This required a proxy server, special software, and an additional phone line. On top of this it was incredibly slow. This type...