What is satellite internet? Satellite internet is exactly what its name implies; it actually utilizes satellites in orbit around the Earth to transfer information to and from your computer via the internet. Satellite internet came into existence due to trouble delivering available internet to consumers via terrestrial means. It has since become a major tool for those individuals who find themselves on the move often for various reasons. Similar to satellite television, satellite internet utilizes a dish attached to your home or somewhere near it, and beams information to and from satellites in the sky. Satellite internet is high speed and extremely useful in very remote locations.

What is broadband internet and how does it relate to satellite internet? Broadband internet is a collective term encompassing internet connections that are considered high speed. These types of internet connections include cable, DSL and satellite. In comparison, broadband internet’s speed is much faster than the original dial-up internet connection, and generally much more reliable as well. In addition, all broadband internet connections allow the freeing up of a phone line. That is to say that unlike dial-up internet, broadband internet does not require an active land telephone line in order to access information. This is the factor that enables broadband internet to allow services such as interactive digital TV, video conferencing and video to consumers.

How does satellite broadband internet work?

The first requirement of satellite internet is a two foot by three foot satellite dish that can be purchased from any company that provides satellite internet. The dish should be pointed towards the equator since most orbiting satellites are over the equator. You will also need two modems; one uplink modem and one downlink modem for satellite internet to be operated. Finally you will need coaxial cables connecting the satellite dish and the modems so that they may communicate and allow your computer to surf the web.Satellite internet is most commonly used by consumers living in rural areas without cable lines, and too far from a phone company to make use of DSL. However, like other satellite communications (i.e. satellite television and satellite radio) satellite internet can be adversely affected and consequently slowed down or disabled by high winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms. But these occurrences are limited and new ways of avoiding such interruptions are in development.

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