Stuck in remote rural areas of the USA and can’t help but feel isolated with no internet connection? Well, worry not. With satellite internet, you’ll be able to interact with the world with ease.
Over the years satellite internet has not just gotten faster, but its coverage too has greatly grown. It’s not only a top choice in rural areas, but has also proven to be a better option in many urban spaces. And, with COVID-19 disrupting lives, it is the answer to all your prayers.
The best part about it is that it doesn’t depend on huge infrastructure for it to work which means whether you’re on top of a mountain or surrounded by forest or even located in the middle of nowhere, you’ll get signals. All you need to do is subscribe to a satellite internet plan and grab an antenna to connect. Clear? Well, then let’s move on to figuring out which provider you should get.
Which Satellite Internet Provider To Get
Well, if you’re looking for satellite internet providers there aren’t many options to choose from. There are a number of projects in the works, like StarLinks by SpaceX and Kuiper constellation by Amazon, but for the time being, only Viasat and HughesNet offer satellite internet service.
Among the two, we’d recommend you go for HughesNet which offers a better overall service. It gives you download speeds of 25 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps, great for a small household. What’s more, their plans are designed around data usage. With varying data limits of 10 GB to 50 GB, you only need to pay for what you use. They even have options allowing you to download pages in less data which can really increase the use you get out of the data cap. And if you still end up going over the data limit you won’t have to worry about your connection being suspended. Sure it’ll slow down a bit but that’s enough for getting the essential stuff done. What’s more, the prices are quite affordable starting at just $59.99/mo. It can’t get better than this.
Viasat on the other hand offers a good starting price at $30, however, as soon as the promotional period ends, you’ll be wishing you opted for HughesNet. And sure, they offer up to 100 Mbps speed but it all depends on your location so make sure to do a test run and ask around to get a better idea of speeds in your area. For all you know you might be able to grab a better deal with Viasat.
Final Words
So, what do you think? Which provider will you entrust to provide internet service? With so much depending on your access to the internet, education, job, and social life, this decision can acutely impact the quality of your life so make sure to give it time. Ask around and find out what service people near you are using and how their experience has been so far. Also, make sure you make a list of pros and cons so that you’re clear on what you’re getting into. With that said, best of luck!