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Satellite Internet Service
Satellite Internet service delivers fast, reliable, high-speed Internet access to residents of rural areas where DSL (direct subscriber line) or cable Internet service is not available.
Satellite Internet service is available to anyone in the United States who has a clear view of the southern sky.
Feature
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Satellite
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DSL
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Cable
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Speed
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Up to 10 times faster than dialup (500 Kps down
80 Kps up)
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Up to 70 times faster than dialup
(Up to 3 Mps down, 128Kps up)
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Up to 100 times faster than dialup
(Up to 5 Mps down, 384 Kps up)
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Monthly Fee
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* From $59.99
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$19.95 for 6 mos.
$39.95 thereafter
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$29.95 for 6 mos.
$41.95 thereafter
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Equipment Costs
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* From $59.99
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Free DSL modem
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Free cable modem
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Installation
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Included
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Do It Yourself
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Free
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Activation Fee
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No
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No
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No
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Email Accounts
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5
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8
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8
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Virus, Spam, and Spyware Protection
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Contract
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Yearly
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Yearly
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Monthly
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Type Service
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Satellite broadband
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ADSL
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Residential cable
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Static IP
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No
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Yes (optional)
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No
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Customer Service
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Toll free - 24/7
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Toll free - 24/7
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Toll free - 24/7
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* Note: HughesNet offers two satellite Internet plans:
Plan A - You pay $99.99 per month for 15 months, then $59.99 per month thereafter.
Plan B - You pay $499.98 for your equipment and installation, then $59.99 per month for service.
Bottom Line
Because DSL and cable Internet services are cheaper and faster than satellite Internet service, we recommend clicking on the links below to see if they're available in your area.
If they're not available, then we recommend getting satellite Internet service from HughesNet.
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Satellite Internet Service Features
Satellite Internet service is 10 times faster than dial-up service, so you can surf the web and download files in a fraction of the time it takes with dial-up.
Satellite Internet service gives you an "always-on" connection, so you don't have to wait to log in and connect to the Internet.
Satellite Internet service is separate from your phone line, so you can surf the Internet and talk on the phone at the same time. No more dialing in, logging on, or missing telephone calls.
Compare Satellite Internet Service, DSL , and Cable
Here's a comparison of satellite Internet service vs. DSL and Cable Internet services:
