If you require a high speed connection for home or business and are located beyond conventional DSL phone or cable access, then satellite internet is the only choice for a fast internet connection required for many of today's internet uses.
Run a business from a remote location, keep in touch with family and friends or download video for instant viewing with high speed satellite internet. Enjoy music, video and large file downloads in remote locations with speeds far faster than dial-up internet. Although usually more expensive than cable or phone DSL, satellite internet allows you to interact dynamically with the world in a way that was not affordable just a few years ago.
Please keep in mind that there are a few limitations with satellite internet. Most users will not be affected at all by these limitations for everyday internet use. There is a slight delay when the satellite signal is sent from the senders dish to the satellite and the beam is then sent to the ISP's terminal. This delay is called "ping" and although it lasts less than a second when a signal is sent, it can be enough of a delay to interrupt the smooth running of applications such as internet based phone service, instant video messaging and fast paced online gaming. Another complication with satellite internet is that the providers usually use what is called a "dynamic IP" address which many sites and applications use as an identifier of your computer while online. These addresses can change each time you access a page or application on the internet. If this is a problem for specialized applications, there are usually ways to work around this issue depending on your individual needs. Please contact the service providers to discuss the compatibility with your specific needs. As stated, most users will not be significantly affected by these limitations of satellite internet
Each provider has created specific packages of service depending on your needs. The different packages may have different download and upload data speeds. Although the Wild Blue packages are priced a bit lower, they each have a cap on the amount of data allowed to be downloaded in a rolling 30 day period. Most people will not reach those caps, however please keep in mind that if you are used to a dial-up connection your use will probably increase with a faster connection.
