Many people who doubt the reliability of broadband satellite believe that you need a phone line to access the Internet by satellite. However, that’s not the case. Years ago you did need a land line to get satellite Internet, but today satellite Internet works a lot like DSL and cable Internet in that it’s always on.

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Broadband satellite is a great alternative to dial-up Internet
Today, most residents and businesses in rural areas can get satellite Internet. Satellite Internet brings relief to many that are frustrated by slow dial up and non-existent cable and DSL Internet-the cost to bring cable and DSL Internet to rural areas is very high.

As the name implies, dial-up Internet requires a land line. This means that you can’t use your phone and surf the web at the same time.

Another benefit to satellite Internet (aside from not needing a phone line) is that you can get online at any time because it’s always on. Another great benefit is that satellite Internet is 30 times faster than dial up.

The way satellite Internet works
Satellite Internet requires three satellites to work: the mini-dish mounted on or near your home, the satellite that orbits 22,000 miles above the equator, and the satellite that resides at the satellite Internet provider’s location. These three satellites work together to send and receive the data (in the form of microwaves) that let you interact on the Internet.

Once the dish is set up at your home or business, the installer will connect the dish to a modem and then to your computer using the proper cables. An installer from the satellite Internet company will be the one to set everything up.

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