High Speed Satellite Internet Service - Where to Get the Best Deal

If you live in a rural area of the United States and you don't have access to DSL or cable Internet service, you can still get high speed Internet service via satellite.

Benefits of Satellite Internet Service

Satellite Internet service allows you to ...

1. Surf the Internet like turning pages in a book, and download pictures, music, and movies in minutes instead of hours. You can get upload and download speeds that are 50 times faster than dialup service.

2. Talk on the phone while you're working on the Internet. With satellite service you won't miss those important phone calls.

3. Get access to the Internet immediately. No more having to log on and wait to get on the Internet because your satellite connection is always on.

Best Deals

Here are the best deals I've found on satellite Internet service:

HughesNet

HughesNet - the largest and most popular service provider - is currently offering their 1 Mbps service for $39.99 a month for the first three months, then $59.99 a month thereafter. With this service you get 1Mbps download speeds - that's about 15 times faster than dialup service - and 128 Kbps upload speeds.

They also offer packages with up to 5 Mbps download speeds - that's 50 times faster than dialup.

With HughesNet you get 5 email accounts, a 24-month equipment warranty, 24/7 customer support. Installation is free, and If you're not satisfied with their service they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Wildblue

Wildblue is the second largest and second most popular provider. Their 1 Mbps service is $69.95 a month which gives you 1 Mbps download speeds and 200 Kbps upload speeds.

With Wildblue's service you get 5 email accounts, a 24-month equipment warranty, and 24/7 customer support. Installation is free but you must pay a $99.95 activation fee.

Skyway

Skyway's 768 Kbps service (about 3/4 as fast as 1 Mbps service) is $59.95 a month. This service gives you 758 Kbps download speeds and 56 Kbps upload speeds.

With Skyway you get 5 email accounts, a 12-month limited warranty on equipment, and 24/7 customer support. You must install the equipment yourself or hire a professional to do it.

Starband

Starband's 1 Mbps service is $69.99 a month which gives you 1 Mbps download speeds and 128 Kbps upload speeds.

With Starband's service you get 10 email accounts, a 12-month equipment warranty, 24/7 customer support, and free installation after paying a $150 mail-in rebate.

The Bottom Line

If you want the fastest speeds, the best price, the best equipment warranty, and a 30-money-back guarantee, then HughesNet is your best bet.

Visit http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/satellite-tv-internet-service.htm or click on the following link for more information on high speed satellite Internet service, plus where to get the best deal on satellite service. You can also see a satellite Internet comparison chart and order satellite service online.


The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written a number of articles on satellite Internet service.