Satellite Internet gives you high speed Internet access. Satellite Internet is 30-times faster than dial up, which means it competes with the speeds of DSL and cable. Satellite Internet is also always on, just like DSL and cable.

Rural residents, most of whom do not have access to DSL or cable, welcome the high speed Internet access through satellite. All that’s required for most satellite Internet businesses and residences is a clear view of the southern sky where the orbiting satellite rests 22,000 miles above the equator.

Explore all of the benefits of high speed Internet access.

As with most high speed Internet services, satellite Internet does have a drawback or two. Latency, or a delay, is inherent to satellite Internet, and extreme weather could disrupt satellite Internet momentarily. Satellite Internet does not support online gaming or VOIP.

However, there are several things you are able do to maximize satellite Internet speed.

Check your computer to see if it relies on an up-to-date operating system.

Update your web browser to the latest version.

If you have a wireless network, password protect the network.

Install, and keep updated, virus protection software.

Ask the satellite Internet provider if they have a software tool/optimizer to make your connection efficient.

How an optimization tool will help with satellite Internet speed

An “optimizer” is essentially a proxy setting that ensures you have an ideal web surfing experience. It’s recommended, not required, that you install the optimizer. But it’s likely that you’ll be asked to install the optimizer if you ever call for troubleshooting.