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The cheapest satellite Internet service with decent upload and download speeds will cost you anywhere from $50 to $60 depending on the company you choose. That's more than DSL or cable Internet service, but if you live in a rural area that doesn't have access to DSL or cable the benefits of having satellite Internet far outweigh the costs. Benefits Of Satellite Internet Service * You can surf the Internet much faster than you can with dialup service, and downloading pictures, music, and videos takes only minutes instead of hours. * Your satellite Internet connection is separate from you phone line so you can take phone calls and talk on the phone while you're using the Internet. No more missing important calls. * Satellite service is always on so you don't have to waste your time getting connected and logging on. Just fire up your computer and you're good to go. Finding the Cheapest Service 1. Do an Interment search for "satellite Internet providers" to find out which companies provide service to your area. Some companies like WildBlue use a spot beam signal, so they don't cover many areas in the U.S. Other companies like HughesNet use a two-way system that covers all areas of the U.S. 2. Compare upload and download speeds from various companies. You want at least 1 Mbps upload speed and 128 Mbps download speed for checking your email and surfing the Internet. If you want higher speeds, WildBlue offers speeds up to 1.5 Mbps, and HughesNet offers speeds up to 5 Mbps which is 50 times faster than dialup service. 3. Compare download allotments. This is the maximum amount of bandwidth you can use to download data. If you exceed this limit you'll experience restricted speeds for a period of time known as the recovery period. Some providers like HughesNet give you free download time periods. 4. Check for money-back guarantees. You don't want to be stuck paying for something you don't want. The only money-back guarantee I found was HughesNet's 30-day money-back guarantee. 5. Look for equipment warranties. Service calls and equipment repairs can be very expensive. WildBlue offers a 12-month warranty on parts and 3 months on labor. HughesNet offers a 24 month warranty on parts and 6 months on labor. 6. Compare installation and activation fees. Some companies like WildBlue don't charge an installation fee but charge a $99 activation fee. Other companies like HughesNet install their system for free and do not charge an activation fee. 7. Compare equipment costs. You'll get the best deal on equipment by buying it outright. However, if you only plan to use the service for a short period of time, leasing the equipment may be your best option. Visit http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/satellite-tv-internet-service.htm or click on the following link for more information on where to get the cheapest satellite Internet service,. You can also see a satellite Internet comparison chart and order satellite service online or by phone. The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written a number of articles on satellite Internet service.
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