Some doubters of satellite Internet think you have to have a phone line to get satellite Internet. But that’s just not true. In the beginning days of satellite Internet some providers did require you have a landline, but now you don’t. Satellite Internet is always on like DSL and cable Internet.

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Why broadband satellite is a viable alternative to dial-up
Throughout rural areas in the United States, most residents and businesses can access the web by satellite. The availability of high speed rural Internet access comes at great relief since many rural residents are frustrated by slow dial up and the lack of high speed Internet service (cable and DSL Internet providers can’t justify the cost to bring high speed Internet service to every corner of the country).

As you know, dial-up Internet requires you to connect to the web via a phone line. As a result, you cannot be online and on the phone at the same time.

In addition to not requiring a phone line, satellite Internet lets you surf the web 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. Each of the three satellites send and receive microwaves that are converted into data that you can view from your computer via satellite Internet.

In addition to the mini-dish at your home, you’ll also need the proper cables and modem to transfer data from the dish to your computer. A professional satellite Internet installer will know exactly how to set up the equipment and advise you on what to do and what not to do to access high speed Internet via satellite.