If you live in a rural area and you don't have access to high-speed dsl or cable Internet service, you know the frustrations of having to wait to get online, then wait forever to download large files like music, video, and picture files. Now, thanks to recent advances in satellite technology, you can get high-speed Internet access anywhere in the USA. You can ... * Download picture and music files in minutes instead of hours. With satellite Internet service you can get speeds that are up to 50 times faster than dialup service. * Take important phone calls and talk on the phone while you're on the Internet. Satellite service is separate from your phone line * Get on the Internet immediately. Satellite Internet is always on so you don't have to dial in, log on, then wait to get connected to the Internet. How Expensive Is It? Here's a rundown on prices from the top 3 satellite Internet providers: HughesNet HughesNet offers an entry-level Internet package for $59.99 a month. This package has 1 Mbps download speeds, 128 Kbps upload speeds, and 5 email accounts. Installation of their equipment is free and there are no activation fees. For a limited time, HughesNet is now offering their 1 Mbps service for $39.99 a month for 3 months. WildBlue WildBlue offers their entry-level package for $69.99 a month. This package has 1 Mbps download speeds, 200 Kbps upload speeds, and 5 email accounts. Installation of their equipment is free, but they charge a $99 activation fee. WildBlue is not available in all areas of the U.S. Skyway Skyway offers their entry-level package for $69.99 a month. This package has 768 Kbps download speeds (about 3/4 as fast as 1 Mbps speeds), 56 Kbps upload speeds, and 5 email accounts. You must either install their system yourself or hire someone to do it, and they charge a $25 activation fee. Skyway relies on dialup Internet service for their uploads. The Bottom Line Overall, HughesNet is the hands-down winner when it comes to speed, price, and reliability. And if you're not satisfied with their service you can return their equipment within 30 days and receive a $200 refund. Visit http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/satellite-tv-internet-service.htm or click on the following link for more information on satellite Internet deals. 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 deals.
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