Sunday, January 23, 2011

Satellite Internet Access - A High Speed Alternative To DSL Or Cable

By Carl Langlois


When you compare all the different types of broadband internet available, you may be surprised to find out that satellite internet access is right up there with the other fast internet services. And there's a good reason for that.

If you live outside of the coverage area of cable or a DSL service, satellite internet may be the only way for you to get access to a high speed internet service. Satellite internet also allows travelers to have internet access while they are on the move without the limitations that come with a mobile stick.

Once you've decided to go with satellite internet, you have a few decisions to make. When you're trying to decide on what type of satellite plan to choose, you need to consider cost and how much bandwidth you will use. Unlike other types of broadband internet, satellite internet caps the amount of bandwidth that can be used over a certain period of time.

Downloading large files like videos may not be possible without exceeding the cap. So you may need to buy a plan with a larger cap if you download a lot of large files. When you do go over your limit, your internet access speed is lowered for a period of time, so your browsing speed is equivalent to what you'd get with dial up.

Bundles may be available for home internet plans, which can include satellite TV and radio. On the other hand, business users probably don't need a bundle of services but a larger bandwidth allowance may come in handy. There are specific satellite internet access plans with features designed specifically for businesses.

Although normal internet activities are easily and quickly done with satellite internet, one downside to satellite internet for business owners is uploading speed. If you run a business where you need to upload large amounts of data often, be aware that uploading with internet via satellite is much slower than uploading using other types of broadband connections.

Satellite internet is the perfect solution for those who need mobile internet access. Whether you are boating, RVing, or working on the road, there is a mobile internet plan to suit your needs. A small portable device is all you need. The only drawback is the cost which is higher than with other types of high speed internet.

There are a ton of reasons to go with satellite internet access, if you're sick of dial-up and live where there is no DSL or cable. And to stay connected on the road, there is no better option than satellite internet.




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