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Here is How To Enhance Your Satellite Television With Internet Television Software

2008-03-20T02:55:00.000-07:00

That Satellite television is very popular in the United States and around the world is obvious, but what is not yet very popular is an ingenious enhancement you can make to your satellite television viewing capability.

Before the advent of satellite television, people made do with cable as enhancement on terrestrial television, Cable was far better than terrestrial television, but satellite television made hundreds of TV stations available to viewers for monthly subscription fees, as much as over $90.00 per month.

With satellite television you could tune into just about any type of channel. Your horizon is wider than what either terrestrial or cable television could offer you in terms of movies, sports, comedy and documentary channels, but do you know that there exists a new hassle free way to take your satellite television viewing to another level?

Yes, Internet Television Software installed into either your PC or Laptop enables you to watch over 3000 satellite TV stations for free. That means you could turn all the Desktop PCs and Laptops in your home into instant television sets and solve TV quarrels once and for all. The best of all is that there is no monthly subscription fees plus, you can watch your favorite satellite television channels both indoors and outdoors.

This new fad of satellite television enhancement has great advantages over both Cable and satellite television, both of which were improvements on terrestrial television and its limitations.

The emergence of Internet television is here to stay, but be ware, not all Internet television software are good enough. Finally, do not purchase Internet television software if you do not have a broadband internet connection.

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VOIP Over Satellite Internet: A White Paper from Galaxy Broadband Communications

2008-03-20T02:54:00.000-07:00

Voice over IP (VoIP) Over Satellite

A White Paper by Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. April 2007

Voice over IP or VoIP is fast becoming accepted as a communications platform. The purpose of this paper is to describe the particular challenges with VoIP over satellite, including the inherent latency of satellite connections and their effect on VoIP quality. At Galaxy Broadband we have been involved with VoIP over satellite for many years and understand the unique advantages and disadvantages users of this technology are faced with. We have experimented with various hardware and software configurations and service providers over the years with both success and failure. This paper will provide background of the issues and present our recommendations.

Who Should Consider Using VoIP Over Satellite If you are contemplating purchasing a satellite Internet system just so you can eliminate your telephone company and save $35.00 a month, we suggest you reconsider. Voice over Satellite Internet should be considered as a viable option only if you do not have a reliable wired telephone line. Those in remote areas where cell phone, radiophones, or satellite phones are the only options to communicate with the outside world can benefit from this technology and should seriously evaluate the benefits, including cost savings.

VoIP as a Technology VoIP begins when a regular telephone is connected to a local device called an ATA or VoIP router. This device converts actual sound waves into data packets by way of a process referred to as a codec. Not all codecs are equal, and it?s very important that the user use the right one, especially when using a satellite connection. These packets travel in the same way as data packets to a destination (VoIP Service Provider) where they are converted back from data packets to sound waves for the calling number to hear.

An amusing story we like to tell about VoIP over satellite Internet is about a geologist working at a drilling location in Northern Alberta. Prior to installing his new system, the geologist had to drive several miles to a hilltop to make a cell phone call which was usually hit or miss whether it connected at all. Given his daily billing rate this was an expensive proposition, let alone the inconvenience factor. His newly installed satellite Internet configured for VoIP offered calling from the comfort of his camp but if the connection halted or missed in any way, even a single syllable missing, he would immediately complain and cuss about the technology! Why would he react this way when 99% of his calls were good enough to carry on a conversation? You won?t see him or anyone else tossing a cell phone out the window during frequent ?burps? so why the lack of tolerance in VoIP? The answer lies in a peculiar perception about VoIP created by a combination of expectations in new technology and popular culture.

VoIP over Satellite Internet works, but it?s not perfect. In fact, VoIP is not a perfected technology in itself, let alone the additional complications due to the satellite link. The voice quality can be quite good, often better than a cell phone call, but it is definitely not toll quality to most modern terrestrial telephone networks.

Satellite Latency and its Affect on VoIP Latency is the term that describes the time it takes to get a packet to its destination. It is usually expressed in milliseconds, or ms. Since the satellites are located 23,000 miles above the equator, and satellite signals travel at the speed of light, this journey takes approximately 540 ms. You then add on the latency of the various Internet hops and servers plus the VoIP provider?s network to end with a total latency in the range of 650 ms to 700ms or more depending on the state of the Internet itself. Another contributing factor could be the quality of your satellite signal which may cause packets to be resent. This latency is heard as a delay between the sender and the receiving ear. Users of VoIP over satellite need to learn how to communicate with this inherent latency much like the older press-to-talk radio phones. Further, the delay requires the users to be patient and refrain from interrupting the caller.

VoIP on the Ground Even using terrestrial low latency connections, VoIP is still facing challenges due to the multiple hops and connections of the Internet itself. The technology is good, and likely getting better, but still not perfect.

Shared Networks over Satellite Satellite Service Providers offer service plans in two major categories. The lowest price group are referred to as best effort networks designed for general Internet access for a typical home, farm, or small business with web surfing and email the primary uses. The second category are commercial grade connectivity plans with Quality of Service. Quality of Service or QoS is an industry term for networks that offer end users specific optimization and performance assurances and tend to be closely managed.

Both of theses network types are shared networks meaning the available bandwidth is shared among all users. Virtually all Internet access providers including cable and DSL share their bandwidth with multiple users, but since satellite space is much more expensive than local wires, the satellite services tend to have more users to share the cost. The price is a good indication of the number of users sharing the available bandwidth. Given a similar speed offering, the lower the price the more users share the available space. Overloaded networks will result in fluctuating performance.

?Best Effort Plans? Networks As the term implies, packets sent and received arrive at their respective destinations at the earliest possible time depending upon the traffic. No users or particular applications receive priority. All home or small office Service Plans offered by virtually all internet access service providers on satellite or terrestrial are ?best effort?. The price per month is a good indicator as to the number of users allowed on the network as the more on, the lower the cost to all. This results in fluctuating speeds depending upon the time of day. Peak times like evenings or after school gets out tend to have more users on the network as compared to early in the morning. If a VoIP user is conducting a conversation during congested periods, the voice packets will slow or drop resulting in missed syllables.

So, given the need for more users to share in the overall cost of the network itself and the additional latency of the connection itself, VoIP over best effort satellite networks will encounter performance problems.

QoS Networks Think of a Best Effort plan (above) as a freeway with congested traffic where traffic stops and starts according to the number of cars trying to drive on the road at the same time. If the freeway had a priority lane (an HOV or high occupancy lane is an example in some cities) or an open lane that only some cars were entitled to travel on, these cars would travel faster without congestion because the lane is open. This is the benefit of a QoS Service Plan on a managed network. Time sensitive traffic can be prioritized to reach its destination sooner and without starts and stops. However, this comes with an added cost.

For end users needing VoIP over satellite Internet to work consistently well a QoS managed network that specifically prioritizes voice packets is required.

Minimum Connection Speed The codec used by the VoIP provider is the key determining factor on connection speed for VoIP to work consistently well. Most big name VoIP providers that sell primarily to terrestrial cable and DSL customers are designed to work without the latency of satellite. These services don?t work well on satellite and tend to use codec that need a higher minimum bandwidth. Satellite service providers use codecs that require 30 kbps or less to function well. It is important that the end user works with their satellite service provider to insure the VoIP router or ATA device is configured with the correct codec for satellite.

The Importance of a Properly Installed Antenna on Performance Most people today are familiar with satellite TV which is a one-way service, meaning a satellite TV dish picks up radio signals from 23,000 miles out in space. Satellite Internet not only picks up signals, but it also sends radio signals back to the satellite 23,000 miles out in space! This two-way communication requires a very precise antenna properly mounted so it can hit a receiving dish 20 feet wide on the satellite. Any ?misses? result in lost transmissions so they must be sent again, slowing the speeds. If the user is transmitting a voice packet, these misses result in a lost syllable or two. Data packets lost are rarely discernable but VoIP packets lost can be heard. Using weather proven antennas, well engineered mounting systems, and a professional installation will result in a dish that can consistently send an accurate signal to hit the satellite every time.

911 Calling 911 Service for VoIP providers requires special attention since in many cases, there is no land based telephone line attached to a physical address that emergency responders can go to. It is important to consider the ramifications of this before deciding on VoIP, and with the added mobility of satellite, it becomes more of an issue. Most VoIP service providers have specific 911 Service solutions that may include a call center equipped with a database of last known location but the end user is responsible to keep this updated.

Summary Voice over IP over Satellite Internet works but the degree that the end user is generally satisfied with the service will depend entirely upon the quality of the satellite service and the connection itself. QoS networks will work best and offer consistent quality. Low end consumer service plans will not, as a rule, perform adequately. That said, the expectations of Voice over IP over Satellite need to be thoroughly discussed with professionals in advance of the buying decision to avoid disappointment as described in the story of the Alberta geologist.

Rick Hodgkinson President & CEO of Galaxy Broadband Communications was one of Canada?s satellite pioneers. He was one of the very first to introduce satellite communications technologies for voice, data, and entertainment to the oil & gas industry beginning in Northern Alberta in 1981 and has evolved to the national stage with the formation of Galaxy Satellite in 1992 and later with Galaxy Broadband, both leading companies in the Canadian satellite industry. Galaxy has grown to be one of the key providers of Broadband Satellite Communications to both consumers and businesses in Canada. http://www.galaxybroadband.ca

Satellite Cable Companies Branch Into Satellite Internet

2008-03-19T03:57:00.000-07:00

For years Satellite cable has redefined the way people watch TV. It?s provided more viewing options, with hundreds of channels: sports shows, sitcoms, movies from around the world, variety shows, cooking shows, parenting shows, crafts shows. There?s nothing that can?t be found on Satellite TV, and those who sign up for this cable viewing service never regret the decision. They?re never stuck at home with nothing to watch.

But now satellite companies are using the same technology behind satellite TV to bring Internet to people who otherwise wouldn?t have access to high speed broadband connections.

Just like in satellite cable, each subscriber is given a satellite dish antenna and a transceiver. If you are already a cable subscriber you don?t even need a new dish, you can just ask your cable provider to active your Internet account as well. (You may need to pay additional fees for this, but many companies are actually launching promos that give satellite Internet connection at a discount for loyal satellite cable subscribers.)

Internet speeds vary. It can be 50 to 150 Kbps to upload material and 1200 Kbps, to download. Yes, the speed varies greatly, but since most internet users only download material you probably won?t feel it.

Satellite Internet systems are a reliable, though expensive, way of people in rural areas to get Internet connection. In fact it is used by Antarctic research missions who use the satellite technology to beam information to the labs. Without the Satellite network, they would have no contact with the outside world.

However, the intrinsic set up of Satellite networks where uploading can crawl at a snail?s pace it is not recommended for online. Actual users report a bandwidth from 10 to 15 Kbps at worst. The Average is about 100, and the fastest speed reaching 50 KB for ordinary files when not many people are online.

The science behind satellite cable and internet is fascinating. Each time we use it, information is sent through two round trips between the earth's surface and transponders orbiting 22,300 miles above the equator. The data travels at an amazing 0.48 second. However, the signal is vulnerable to weather issues like major storms and rains. You may also notice spotty connections and transmissions when there are solar flares. This usually happens in mid-March and late September, when the sun lines up with the satellite for a few minutes each day. Rain fade and solar interference affect all satellite links from time to time, not just Internet systems.

Indeed satellites are not just circling the planet, but are really changing the world and the way people live. The technology is being used by people in different countries all over the world, as they share information through satellite TV or satellite Internet. One can say that satellites are helping to create a truly global village where programs and websites from other countries are as accessible as our next door neighbor. Now that?s certainly a dish worth raving about!

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Convenient And Reliable Satellite Internet Service Provided By Hughesnet

2008-03-19T03:56:00.000-07:00

Satellite technology has allowed some amazing technologies to be developed that have allowed people more freedom and flexibility in meeting their telecommunications needs. Just like satellite television freed people from having to use cable television and let people living in remote locations access television, satellite Internet services are now letting people access the web without having to rely on the traditional Internet providers of cable television and telephone companies. Satellite Internet service provides reliable and convenient service to customers all over the nation. These customers are getting all the flexibility that is inherent in a satellite system while also getting advanced and fast Internet access.

Satelite Internet is extremely fast. This is especially important if you want to access the wealth of videos, music, movies, and online games that are now available. If you have used dial up recently, you also know that a fast connection is important even for accessing basic websites. Nothing is more frustrating than waiting minutes for every single website to download. You can get service plans that can transmit up to 1.5 Mbps for downloads. This is fast enough to accomplish even the largest downloads in just a matter of minutes, versus the hours it can take for dial up. Even the more basic plans can offer download speeds of 700 Kbps to 1 Mbps. This is still fast enough to zip through web pages and quickly complete downloads. With business plan you can even get up to 2 Mbps download speed. This is especially important for keeping the utmost level of productivity possible and accomplishing tasks quickly.

Along with the fast download times, you also get to free up your phone line. Satellite Internet does not use your phone line for its services so you can talk on the phone while online and receive important calls while surfing the web. It is also always connected to the Internet so you don't have to waste time and energy dialing in every time you want to check something online.

You can also add specialty services to any plan. These include a security software package that uses the most advanced firewalls and anti-virus protection to make sure your computer and your identity stay safe. You can also take advantage of the assortment of web hosting options that make it easy for you to set up your own website. Every plan also includes e-mail accounts that have anti-spam and anti-virus filtering to make them safe and convenient to use. Plus, if you ever have a problem or question, the live technical support can take care of you quickly and efficiently.

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All About Satellite Internet Services

2008-03-18T04:55:00.002-07:00

How do you access the Internet other than dial-up if you live too far from a phone company office for DSL and there is no cable TV on your street? The answer is satellite Internet service. Satellite system is the new alternatives to connects you to the Internet via latest space data communication technology. Such Internet connection does not use telephone lines or cable systems; instead, it uses satellite dish for both upload and download data communications.

Theoretically, satellite Internet services are available worldwide. With satellite Internet services, you should be able to enjoy high speed Internet connections no matter you are in the vessels in the middle of south pacific or the jungle of Amazons.

At the time of writing, satellite Internet speeds range from 700kbps to 1.5mbps for an affordable package. Both upload and download speed for satellite Internet service is much slower when it's comparing to cable or DSL connection. However, when compare to normal dial up modem, satellite Internet connections are more or less 10 times faster!

Generally, satellite Internet can be divided into three categories: One-way Multicast, One-way with Terrestrial Return, and Two-way satellite access. The main differences of these services are the equipments setup and the core connection method.

In general, One-way multicast satellite Internet systems are used for IP multicast-based data, audio and video distribution; while for One-way terrestrial return satellite Internet systems, connection are done with traditional dial-up access to the Internet, with outbound data traveling through a telephone modem, but downloads are sent via satellite at a speed near that of broadband Internet access. As for two-way satellite Internet service, date is sent from remote sites via satellite to a hub, which then sends the data to the Internet. The satellite dish at each location must be precisely positioned to avoid interference with other satellites. The oscillators in some radar detectors can cause interference with these systems.

As technology advanced, stable satellite Internet connections are now available in a very low price to the public. As in United States, Hughes Net is one of the top companies that offer Internet services via satellite. They offer four service packages that each offers their own unique set of features and connection speed parameters.

The price of each package will depend on how fast the connection speed is, how many email accounts are included, and if you want a dial up connection added to your service package. You can save money by selecting the service package that meets your basic requirements for internet access.

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Free Satellite Television On Your PC Or Laptop - How To Secure Quality Internet Television Software

2008-03-18T04:55:00.001-07:00

Current info about Internet television software for free satellite television on your PC or Laptop may seem unbelievable, but the truth is that the phenomenon is quite true and being used by a lot of television lovers to watch thousands of satellite television from all over the world for free.

However, all the information making the rounds online about the latest Internet television software for thousands of free satellite television on your PC or Laptop, as should be expected, includes false information put out by plain crooks to rip you off.

Think about what you've read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Internet television software for thousands of free satellite television on your PC or Laptop? Or was there something completely new? How do you intend to make sure that you get only the best of Internet television software out there?

Friend, the only way to be confident that you are buying a quality Internet television software or any software is not by you becoming an expert on Internet television software for thousands of free satellite television on your PC or Laptop, the easiest way to be sure is to buy through a reputable merchant such as Clickbank, because reputable companies first approve of the products they sell to the Internet public. .

The worst mistake to make when buying software products online is to buy directly from software owners who have no demo versions for trials. You should have some kind of prove, and like I already said, reputable merchants do not accept products that has not been tested and found good enough to be displayed and sold to the Internet public.

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What is Satellite Internet

2008-03-17T04:28:00.000-07:00

Satellite internet is an internet connection method that utilizes satellite technology to connect people to the WWW. People choose this method of connection for many reasons. First it offers highspeed internet access. In fact it operates about ten times faster than a regular model does. Secondly its bandwidth is capable of handling up to about 5,000 channels of information and data.

As you research satellite internet you should look for drawbacks to this newer technology. There are actually several drawbacks that you should be aware of. First not all service providers offer nationwide coverage. However, if you check out some of the leading satellite internet providers you should be able to find service in just about any market. The second drawback is that some service providers require that you also maintain a land based Internet service in addition to the satellite internet service. Another drawback is that the quality of your connection depends on your satellite modem?s ability to find a clear signal. This means that trees, geological features and even clouds can interrupt your service.

What are your options? Your first option is to subscribe to a one-way multicast service. This service is similar to a Pay-per-view service. This type of satellite internet service does not allow you to upload information so you will need a land based ISP if you plan on sending emails or uploading data. The second option that you have is a one-way with a terrestrial return. This service bundle allows you to utilize the huge bandwidth of satellites to download data and entertainment while still allowing you to upload data to the WWW. Your third choice is to utilize a two-way satellite internet service. This type of service requires that you have an uplink modem and a downlink modem. However, you will only need one ISP and you will be able to take advantage of the highspeed access for both downloading and uploading data. Your final option is wireless satellite internet. This type of service allows you to both take advantage of the speed, bandwidth, and mobility of satellite internet and the advantages of wireless technology.

In the market for satellite internet services? Nationwide Satellite solutions is your provider of HughesNet satellite internet as well a great resource that will answer any questions you have. Find out if it available in your area. For more on satellite technology visit the technology and internet directory

Satellite Internet Frequently Asked Questions

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What system requirements are there for satellite internet?

The answer to this question is going to vary by provider. It will also change as technology changes. However, the current minimum requirements for most satellite internet providers is that the computer needs to be running on an operating system that are Windows 98SE or newer or Mac OS 10.1 or newer. The second system requirement that you will need to meet is to have the hardware for networking. This will usually mean that you computer is equipped with a 10.100 Ethernet card or a PCMCIA adapter that has an Ethernet connector.

How is the installation of satellite internet equipment handled?

Again this is going to vary by provider. However, the Federal Communications Commission requires that a trained professional handle the installation of satellite equipment if it is going to be both sending and receiving signals. This means that if you are using a one way satellite internet system then you could possibly install the equipment yourself. However, if you are using a 2 way system you will have to have it professionally installed.

What is its transmission latency?

There is a half second delay with satellite internet service. This is caused by the nearly 45,000 miles that the signal has to travel between the computer and the satellite and back again.

What connection speeds can I expect?

Like all of the other questions the answer to this question is going to vary by provider and service package. However, generally speaking satellite internet will offer you a max download speed of between 7000 kbps and 2 mbps.

In the market for satellite internet services? Nationwide Satellite Solutions is your provider of HughesNet satellite internet as well a great resource that will answer any questions you have. Find out if it available in your area. For more on satellite technology visit the technology and internet directory

Cable vs. Satellite Internet Service

2008-03-13T04:03:00.000-07:00

The first step to compare in choosing and internet service provider is to learn about the high speed advantages of satellite internet service. Satellite internet is definitely the choice for you if you are looking for amazing bandwidth and connection speed. The actual connection speeds will vary by the service provider. Services that use VAST Systems will generally offer you about a 512 KPS upload and a 2 MBPS download. Services that offer other types of satellite linking system offer a variety of connection speeds based on the service package that you choose. For example HughesNet offers high-speed internet service in home, professional, small office and business Internet packages. Their upload speeds are 128, 200, 300 and 500 KBPS. These packages also offer download speeds of 700 KBPS, 1 MBPS, 1.5 MBPS and 2 MBPS.

The next step in compare cable and satellite internet service is to learn what makes cable internet service inferior to satellite service. The first big difference is that cable internet generally has a slower average connection speed than satellite internet. Secondly it does not offer you the mobility that satellite does. Next it is difficult to find cable internet service in rural areas. Finally it offers a lower bandwidth than satellite.

The third step to compare internet service is to learn what drawbacks satellite service has. The first drawback to satellite internet is that you will need two modems in order to both upload data and download data to the World Wide Web. The second drawback is that weather can impair your ability to connect to the WWW.

Satellite Internet Services for Business

2008-03-12T03:44:00.000-07:00

Satellite internet service for business is a great way to increase your competitive edge. First it offers you almost unlimited mobility. As long as you can get a clear shot to the south you will be able to connect to the internet via a satellite connection. Secondly it offers you a faster connection than traditional land based internet services. This means that you can upload and download data faster. This saves you time and money. Finally satellite internet service offers you the ability to access more and transmit more channels of data and information.

You can utilize satellite internet service for professional use in several ways. First you can use it to link your field staff to office resources via satellite internet for laptops. This will allow anyone in your business to connect to the internet from any locations. This could help them to research problems or to connect to data and files on their office computer. Digital satellite internet can also be used in the office in the form of wireless internet. This will give your in-office staff the ability to move between offices without losing their internet connection, or you can utilize the wireless connection to offer internet service to all of your employees without having to run cables or network computers in your office.

When you are looking for internet service for your office you will want to look for specific features. First you will want to look for a service that is priced competitively for the type of services that it offers. Secondly you will want to look for satellite internet providers that offer the bandwidth that you need for your business activities. Finally you will want to look for a service that offers you the type of modem connection that you want. For example you can choose from one-way, one-way with terrestrial return, or a two way modem system.

How Does Satellite Internet Work

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If you are new to satellite internet, then you have probably asked yourself this question, ?how does satellite internet work?? If you are considering a one way multicast system or a one way system with a terrestrial return then you will first need the following outdoor equipment: the right sized satellite dish, a mounting structure, a feedhorn, a feedline and a Universal Low Noise Black Connector. The inside equipment that you will need includes: an internal DVB-S PCI card or an external DVB modem, a telephone modem, a telephone line, and software and hardware from your service provider.

If you are considering signing up for 2 way satellite internet service then you will need a little more equipment. First you will need a similar collection of outdoor equipment. You will need the right type of satellite disc, a mounting system, a feedhorn, a feedline and a Universal Low Noise Black connector. Inside you will need an indoor receiving unit, an indoor transmit unit, and the proper hardware and software for your service and provider.

Now that you know what equipment you need for satellite internet service the next set of answers that you need for the questions to how satellite internet connections work relates to how signals are sent and received. If you have a one way system with a terrestrial return then you will send your request for information via a land based ISP via your phone line. Your request goes from your computer through the phone line to the network system of your service provider to the satellite. The information that you requested is then transmitted from the satellite to your computer.

In the market for satellite internet service? Nationwide Satellite Solutions is your provider of HughesNet satellite internet as well a great resource that will answer any questions you have. Find out if it available in your area. For more on satellite technology visit the technology and internet directory

Satellite Internet Service for Utah Residents

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Satellite internet for Utah residents can use offers many great advantages over cable and DSL internet access. The first benefit is that satellite internet service is offered in areas of Utah that cable and DSL internet service is not offered. The second benefit that satellite internet offers Utah residents is that it is mobile. This means that you can stay connected while traveling in your RV, when you are working in the field, while you are camping, or while you are working on your ranch.

Satellite internet for Utah residents can use is available throughout the state. As long as you have clear access to southern skies you should be able to link up with the satellite. This means that residents in cities like salt lake city, provo, and st. george, UT, as well as residents in rural areas of the state will be able to take advantage of the speed and bandwidth of this internet connection option.

Satellite internet can be used for a variety of activities. First it can be used in a business setting. It can be used for keeping field staff connected with their office, it can help improve internet broadcasts and conferences, and it can help workers access research materials faster. Satellite internet can also be use at home. At home you can use it to download games and large files faster. It can also help to improve the quality of the graphics you view. It is also a great tool to have if you have kids in school or college. Satellite internet will allow your kids to access research materials quicker. This means that they will be able to complete their homework sooner.

Satellite Internet Services for Home or Office

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In order to get satellite internet service you will first need to live in an area that is serviced by a satellite internet provider. Next you will need clear access to the southern skies. This is because the satellites used for internet service are located above the equator. If you live in an area that is typically cloud covered or if you live in area that is surrounded by tall trees or geographical formations that will obstruct your satellite dish?s sky access most of the time then this is not the right type of internet service for you. To get satellite internet service you will need a satellite dish with a mounting kit, a feed line, a feed horn, a ULNB Connector, and a DVB-S PCI card or an external DVB modem with an adapter that will make it compatible with an Ethernet card. Some services will also require that you have a phone line, modem and ISP (land based).

Satellite internet providers, like HughesNet, will sell to you the equipment that you need to get set up to use their service. If you have selected a provider that offers 2 way satellite internet service they will also probably handle the installation, for a fee. You should know that you are only required to have a professional install your satellite system if it will be sending and receiving signals. It is legal for you to install a 1 way system yourself. However, if you are not technically or mechanically inclined get a trained professional to do it. Your service provider will also provide you with the software and instructions needed to gain access to the WWW using their satellite system. Finally they will offer you satellite internet access via a 1 way system or 2 way system. They may also offer you wireless internet access options.

Prices for satellite internet services are going to vary by provider and the type of service package that you select. However, there are a few common fees charged: a monthly service fee, equipment fees, and installation fees. The monthly fee will vary by provider, however, some major providers charge rates that are similar to land based ISPs. The equipment is expensive. This can run you hundreds of dollars. The final charge is for installation. If you are using a 2 way system you are required by the FCC to have it professionally installed. This will probably run you around $100 to $200. If you are installing a 1 way system you can hire a local contractor or you can do it yourself if you don?t want to utilize the satellite ISP?s technicians. This can help to save you money.

In the market for a satellite internet provider? Nationwide Satellite Solutions is your provider of HughesNet internet services as well a great resource that will answer any questions you have. Find out if it available in your area. For more on satellite technology visit the online resource directory

Satellite Internet in Alaska

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If you are trying to find satellite internet in Alaska you may have run into several walls. Chances are that if you don?t live in one of Alaska?s larger cities like Anchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK and Juneau, AK, then you will probably have a difficult time finding any type of high speed internet access. Even some of the major satellite internet providers like HughesNet don?t provide service in Alaska.

While the search for satellite internetproviders in Alaska can seem hopeless, you do have options. One option is to use a combination satellite and terrestrial based modem system. SKYFx offers this type of service to Alaskans. This service allows customers to upload requests for information via their phone line. The request goes from the customer?s computer, through the phone line, to the SKYFx Network, and then to the satellite. The download of information is much simpler. It goes directly from the satellite to the customer?s computer.

When you are looking for satellite internet access in Alaska you will want to look at the types of fees that service providers change. The first fee that you will want to look at is the monthly plan fee. The second fee is the service contract early termination fee. The third fee is the installation fee. The final fee is the equipment fee. Before you sign up for satellite internet service, make sure that you are familiar with the fees that the provider charges and that you are willing to pay the fees that are charged.

Comparing Satellite Internet Services

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Before you sign up for satellite internet service you will first want to compare satellite internet services that are available in your area. The first thing that you will want to look at is the type of internet connection that is utilized by the service provider. For example do they offer a one-way multicast connection, a one-way connection with a terrestrial return, or do they offer a two-way satellite internet connection. The second thing that you will want to look at is the connection speeds that they offer. Providers may charge you more for service packages that offer faster connection speeds. Keep this in mind when you are comparing service packages. The final thing that you will want to look at is whether or not you will need to use a supplemental service like dial up in order to use the service.

The first of the internet service providers to be looked at is hughesnet. They offer a two way satellite internet service that doesn?t require a dial up system back up. However, if you regularly participate in time sensitive activities online where a 1 second delay would impair your ability to continue with this activity then you can add a dial up option to your hughesnet package for about $15 per month. The fastest connection speeds offered by this provider is up to 500kbps for uploads and up to 2 mbps for downloads. These speeds are associated with this provider?s business internet package.

In order to compare satellite internet services you will need to look at more than one provider. The second provider in this comparison is StarBand. Star Band has had financial difficulties in the past, but they seem to be gaining strength with their new owner. StarBand is a two-way system that is offered in the U.S. They utilize the VSAT system technology in order to deliver quality service to consumers. Their top connection speed is 1000 Kbits for downloads. This two way system typically doesn?t require a dial up service.

Satellite Internet in Arizona

2008-03-08T01:46:00.001-08:00

If you are thinking about getting your internet via satellite in the state of Arizona then you should learn why satellite internet Arizona residents can use is such a good idea. The first reason why satellite internet is a great option in this state is because it offers the mobility that Arizona residents need. With a large retired population and a large RV population internet mobility is important. This mobility can also benefit college students and businesses. The second main reason why satellite is a great option for this state is because it possesses ideal conditions for satellite transmissions, clear skies to the south and few major obstructions.

Satellite internet Arizona residents can use can be found in most of the state?s major cities like Phoenix, AZ and Tucson, AZ. However, you can also find it in smaller cities and in rural areas. Basically anywhere in the state that you have clear access to the sky you will be able to pick up a satellite internet connection signal.

Before you sign up for any service you should familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of satellite internet access. First the pros are pretty obvious. You get faster connections speeds, more channels for transmitting data, you get more mobility with this form of internet connection and it is available throughout the state instead of only in the major cities. The cons of this type internet service are not as obvious. First weather other elements of nature can impair the quality of service that you receive. The second con is that you need more equipment to use satellite internet than land based options. The final con is that you will have more start up costs with satellite internet then you would have if you used a land based ISP.

Satellite Internet Service Providers

2008-03-06T02:47:00.001-08:00

When you are looking at what satellite internet providers have to offer you want to make sure that you are looking at service features that matter. All satellite internet providers will offer you both broadband internet and high-speed internet service. However, the connection speeds and optional features that are offered by each service plan will impact how much the service costs and how good the service is. At first glance some services may seem unusually high for internet service. For example the professional service package offered by Hughesnet can cost as much as $59.95 per month. However, if you don?t need all of the bells and whistles offered by this professional package then you have two cheaper service packages that you can choose from.

Hughesnet is one of the satellite internet providers that offers a two-way satellite system. They offer four service packages that each offers their own unique set of features and connection speed parameters. The price of each package will depend on how fast the connection speed is, how many email accounts are included, and if you want a dial up connection added to your service package. You can save money by selecting the service package that meets your basic requirements for internet access. Hughesnet charges about $600 for installation of their top service package. This includes the installation service fee and the equipment. Other information that you might want to know about Hughesnet is that it operates on the Ku band frequency. This frequency is known for having problems transmitting effectively through rain.

If you are looking for satellite internet providers that offer cheap satellite internet then you will want to start by comparing the different prices in this market. To do this you will need to read through the promotional materials offered by several different satellite internet providers like Hughesnet and SKYFX. Use this price comparison to determine what the average price for satellite internet service is. Next you will want to compare the prices between one-way multicast service, one-way service with a terrestrial return, and two-way services. This will help you to develop your knowledge of pricing and it will help you to select the type of service that will provide you with the features that you need for the price that you can afford.

Satellite Internet for the Home

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Satellite internet for the home is the latest in internet technology. Internet via satellite comes in three different forms. The first form is a two-way satellite service. This form of internet service offers high speed satellite internet to consumers for both downloading and uploading information to the WWW. One way multi-cast and one-way systems that utilize a terrestrial return offer high speed downloads but slower upload connection speeds. Some of the satellite technologies that are utilized by satellite internet providers are VSAT systems and Ku band frequencies.

In addition to internet access, satellite internet for the home can also include optional features and services. A satellite internet phone is one of those optional services that you can add to your service plan. Internet phones are an affordable alternative to land lines and cell phones. They offer you free long distance and simultaneous phone and internet connection. To use an internet phone you will need to subscribe to a service and you will need to install software onto your computer. The second optional feature that you can add to two-way satellite internet service packages are dial up connections. These will allow you to overcome transmission latency issues that satellite internet services have. Another optional service that you can add to your home satellite internet service is video conferencing software and hardware. There is generally no service charge for this optional feature. However, you will need to buy the camera and software.

When you are pricing satellite internet for home use you will need to really examine what comes with each service package. You really shouldn?t select a service provider simply based on the fact that they are a cheap satellite internet provider. After all you will get what you pay for. However, you can find affordable service packages from reputable service providers if you shop around and keep your eyes open for installation specials. In fact if you look for a half installation special you can save around $300 on the installation.

Where is Satellite Internet Available

2008-03-05T03:03:00.001-08:00

If you are interested in upgrading your internet access then you may want to consider satellite internet. However, this newer internet technology is not available nationwide by all satellite internet providers. This fact may incline you to ask, ?Where is Satellite Internet Available?? The answer is everywhere, but you need to know what provider serves your area.

In the contingent states of the U.S. satellite internet service is generally available nationwide. However, if you live in an area that has heavy weather patterns that include a lot of precipitation throughout the year then satellite internet service may be too expensive for the type of transmission quality you will be able to get. This is because the Ku frequency that many satellite internet providers utilize is dramatically impaired by rain and other forms of precipitation. Also if your property has a lot of tall trees that block a satellite dish?s ability to send and receive signals to the south then you will either need to find another type of internet service or you will need to clear some trees to get a clear signal.

In remote areas of the country like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico the answer to where is satellite internet available is a little spottier. These areas are typically not served by satellite internet companies. However, there are a few options that residents of these areas can use. One of these options is SKYFX. This company combines a telecommunication modem with satellite technology to offer satellite internet to anyone that has a phone line. This not only allows people in remote areas to get broadband access to the internet, but it solves a lot of the signal accessibility issues caused by tall trees, position angles, and other obstructions.

Satellite Internet for Hawaii Residents

2008-03-04T02:52:00.000-08:00

The first benefit offered by satellite internet Hawaii can take advantage of is that it is a great tourist attraction. Hotels, conference centers, shopping districts, and activity centers can offer satellite internet service to its customers as a way to both draw in patrons and as a way to help travelers stay connected to their homes and businesses. Hotels and conference centers can also improve their public image by offering satellite internet connection to conference hosts. This will help them to access files and broadband broadcasts faster and with better quality results that DSL or dial up connections. This type of connection will also allow them to offer real time interactive internet teleconferences and public discussion panels.

The second group of benefits offered by satellite internet Hawaii residents can take advantage of is its local applications. Primary and secondary educational institutions can utilize high speed satellite internet access for research, downloading up-to-date curriculum and teaching materials as well as providing a great source for the professional development of their staff. Local businesses can also benefit from satellite internet. They can utilize its advantages just like mainland businesses do for mobility and fast access to information, files and data. Finally local residents of HI can utilize satellite internet for entertainment purposes.

While there are obvious advantages for using satellite internet Hawaii residents will probably have a difficult time finding a local or national service provider. This is because most of the well known service providers currently don?t offer services to Hawaii, or to parts of Hawaii. However, people in Kauai, Maui, Honolulu, the big island, or any other area of this state can find satellite internet service if they look at alternative satellite internet companies like SKYFX. Local internet and satellite companies may also offer local satellite internet service.

Brief on Satellite TV Internet Services

2008-03-04T02:51:00.001-08:00

Satellite Internet is a new way of Internet connection that utilizes satellite technology in data communication. As most satellite TV providers nowadays teamed up with satellite Internet Service Provider (Satellite ISP) and offer their service via the same system, satellite Internet is also commonly known as satellite TV Internet. In general, satellite Internet services are used in location where terrestrial Internet access is unavailable.

Who needs satellite Internet service?

In the beginning, satellite Internet is mainly for those who need Internet access a lot but cannot get it: Armies, offshore site engineers, and shipping crews are some of the pioneer satellite Internet users.

As days go by, satellite Internet technology revolved and was commercialized to the publics. In this day and age, satellite Internet is meant for almost anyone who is looking for high-speed Internet services. If you travel a lot, if you live in rural area where DSL cables are unreachable, if you want alternatives for your cable DSL connection; satellite Internet service is for you.

As the service cost is getting cheaper and cheaper, satellite Internet turned out to be a common house hold services nowadays.

What is the speed limitation for satellite Internet?

Currently we are seeing around 500kbps to 1.5mbps on satellite Internet speeds. Nothing impressive when compare to DSL cables; however in contrast with dial-up connection, satellite Internet is definitely the better choice of high speed connection.

Getting into satellite Internet services

Basically, you will need to approach to different local satellite ISP if you wish to owns the system. In normal circumstances, satellite Internet services are available worldwide thus one need not to worry about the availability of satellite Internet services in his or her area. Common installation of satellite Internet system at home will requires two modems, a satellite dish that pointed to the south sky, coaxial cables that link up satellite dish and you modem, and of course, a PC. In United States, Hughes Net is one of the top satellite ISP that you should be familiar with.

To learn more about satellite TV Internet services, visit http://www.satellitetvissue.com

Implementing Satellite Internet Services At Your Home

2008-03-03T02:02:00.000-08:00

Nowadays high speed Internet service is like TVs and radios, a must have in one?s modern life. However, high speed Internet connection via cable or DSL line is not available everywhere in the country. This especially refers to remote area where you can hardly find any cable ports.

When dial up and cables are not available, satellite Internet comes into the picture. As you might already knew, satellite system is the latest structure used for high speed data communication. Internet connection is theoretically available everywhere in the world via satellite Internet system: no matter you are in the vessels navigating middle in the ocean or in the ice land at the North Pole.

What are the benefits?

One of the major plus point on satellite Internet is that it brings access to information, knowledge, online services, and communication to the extreme remote regions. Think of doctors accessing to their online knowledge database for new found disease in remote area, mother communication with son far away from the villages, and economic development possibility via high speed Internet services; extending Internet coverage via satellites would give all regions equal opportunities to share the reimbursement given by Internet.

In France, satellite ISP CNES has conceived a pilot project called the "communications-enabled village", combining satellite and other broadband technologies. Picture a tiny village perched high up a mountain. You might think it isolated, in the middle of nowhere. That need not be the case, since a satellite can connect it to the rest of the world. With just a single satellite antenna?on the roof of the village hall, for example?is sufficient to provide broadband coverage for everyone via a radio link to cheap Wi-Fi antennas in each home.

Satellite Internet system in your home

Implementing satellite Internet service in your home is easy. This is especially true if you happen to live in the United States. Generally, what you need is to order the service from a retailer (Hughes Net in United States for example) and they will provide the necessary system and install it at your place. To get online via satellite system, you will need a satellite dish pointing to the clear sky of south, connected to a modem and then to your PC.

At the time of writing, Hughes Net service offers connection speed range from 700kbps to 1.5mbps in an affordable price. Yes, without doubts the upload and download speed for satellite Internet service is much slower when it?s comparing to cable or DSL connection. However, when compare to normal dial up modem, satellite Internet connections are more or less 10 times faster!

To learn more about high speed satellite Internet access as well as Dish Network and DirecTV offer, visit http://www.satellitetvissue.com

Article by Teddy

Will EVDO Knock Satellite Internet Out of the Park?

2008-03-01T02:15:00.000-08:00

2007 will be the year that Cell phone providers like Sprint, Alltel and Verizon push strong into Suburban and close-in Rural territory staked out by Satellite Internet operators and attempt to take market share away. Will they succeed?

When EVDO Revision A (and soon thereafter Rev B) comes out in Q3 2007, there will be a full blown skirmish between Cell operators and the Satellite Internet industry for available consumer and business internet accounts. The territories they are trying to claim are the areas where concentration of homes and business is great enough to build out advanced cell service, but not great enough for terrestrial providers like cable and dsl. These suburban and rural areas have historically been the territory for Satellite operators and some adventuresome WiFi businesses.

Current Status:

With the current levels of cell service available (EVDO rev.0), cell operators are taking a fair amount of business away from satellite operators in fringe suburban areas....why?.... younger users who want to stream video, trade music and video, play internet games and not have any limitations on usage. So far, the cell operators are filling the bill for about $50 or so for the "Aircard" and charging about $59 per mo. for high speed internet....well, sort of.

The speeds on most EVDO plans are about 400-800 kbps download and around 200 kbps upload. Much higher speeds are promised when Revisions A and B come in to play later this year and beyond. Latency is around 200-350 ms - 50% lower or more than a satellite connection. This latency allows gaming without too many bumps along the way. For those who have been experiencing oppressive limitations from the satellite operators, it seems like heaven....but for how long?

Some of the providers already have a limit of usage each month and it's pretty restrictive (as low as 4GB per month - lower than the satellite operators are assessing). There is no decent data to report on what happens when the network begins to "load up" with users. I was in Denver's airport during a recent snow storm and the EVDO service was non-existent until you were several miles from the airport.....so it's not perfect, by any means. I personally believe that the cell operators are going to learn the same lessons that satellite internet operators have learned........bandwidth is expensive! You can lure people in with attractive prices and speeds, but when you can't maintain those speeds as the network loads up, you just become another one of those lying, cheating, false advertising no good internet providers that we have too many of already! Just kidding........it's not easy to balance a high speed internet network in this day and time.

Future:

When cell operators build out and offer Rev B. EVDO high speed internet service (about 2 years out), the landscape for service will be incredibly competitive. City, suburban and rural individuals and companies will have a lot of choices and the providers with foresight and innovation will be the one's to survive. It should be good for the consumer!

Satellite Technology Implemented By HughesNet Is The Perfect Medium For Internet Access

2008-03-01T02:13:00.000-08:00

While there are plenty of Internet service providers out there who offer high connection speeds or cover large geographic areas, only HughesNet can combine the two to provide high speed Internet access anywhere in the United States. This may seem like a pretty big boast. After all, if you've done any shopping around at all, you probably know that high speed Internet via broadband cable is only available in areas that have digital cable networks in place, and DSL service is only nominally considered high speed Internet and even its coverage is spotty at best. So you might wonder how HughesNet can possibly be that much better than other Internet service providers. The answer is that it relies on superior technology to provide superior service.

That technology is satellite technology. Satellite technology implemented by HughesNet is the perfect medium for Internet access for a number of reasons. First, it supports the transmission of huge amounts of data in very short periods of time. The huge bandwidth of satellite technology allows HughesNet to offer download speeds of up to two megabytes per second for business clients or one and a half megabytes per second for residential users. That can be eight times the speed of DSL connections and twenty times the speed of the typical dial up connection! That also means that with a satellite Internet connection, you'll be able to upload and download massive files with ease. You can quickly and easily post all of your favorite digital pictures on the web and even post home videos for all of your friends to see. You can also use the Internet for a source of entertainment by downloading your favorite TV shows and movies to watch on your home computer or on your TV set if you have the right hardware for that.

The second major advantage of using HughesNet satellite technology to connect to the Internet is that with satellite technology, it doesn't matter where you live or have your small business. As long as you live in a place that's reached by the satellite signals- which is pretty much the entire continental United States- you can get high speed Internet service via satellite. This really opens up the possibilities for writers, artists, small business owners, or anyone who telecommutes. Thanks to HughesNet people who need high speed Internet connections for their professions no longer have to live within the service areas of providers of DSL or broadband cable.

In addition to the benefits of having high speed Internet service anywhere in the country, HughesNet customers also enjoy a number of other benefits. For example, their Internet connections can be up and running in less than two weeks with the help of a professional HughesNet satellite installer; who will install the dish, run cables, install your modem, and make sure that everything is functioning properly so that you can get online as soon as the process is complete. Once you're hooked up and ready to go with HughesNet's service, you'll be able to take advantage of complimentary email addresses and tech support. The email addresses come with sophisticated virus and Spam filtering and the tech support is available whenever you need it no matter what time of day it is. You'll also have the option of purchasing extra features like domain based email, web hosting services, extending service plans, and state of the art security software. In all, HughesNet does a great job of offering a superior product and then going above and beyond to provide its clients with the best experience of surfing the Internet possible.

J. Hall writes articles for consumers who want to find the best HughesNet offers currently available. She has written for many major publications about the latest satellite Internet deals and how buyers can find the best discounts.

Pros And Cons Of Satellite Internet Service

2008-02-29T01:24:00.002-08:00

Satellite TV Internet, you have heard about it and you might be considering having one for yourself. If that?s the case, ever wonder what is good and bad about the satellite Internet connection? Here is the better view on pros and cons of satellite Internet access.

What are the benefits?

Satellite Internet access gives high-speed Internet solution to the residents in remote area. As long as a clear view of the southern sky is available, users can enjoy high speed Internet connection via satellite signals. Satellite Internet technology provide high speed and always-on Internet connection. Think of the changes can be done when satellite Internet brings access to information, knowledge, online services, and communication to the extreme remote regions, where it was once isolated from the rest of the modern world.

The surfing experience with satellite system is quite alike with broadband connections and the service receives lots of positive feedbacks from the customers and more and more people are switching from conventional dial-up ISP to satellite ISP. Hughes Net for example had installed more than 800,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85 countries through out 30 years in the business.

What are the pull backs?

In general satellite Internet faces two problems, which are network latency and unstable connection.

Network latency problems in satellite Internet

The network latency problem in satellite Internet services remain unsolved till nowadays. Such issue cause the Internet service unusable for quite some online applications such as network gaming and video conferencing. A prominent example is network gaming. Multiple players connect their gaming consoles or personal computers to the Internet and participate in an online game, World of War Craft for example, to compete against each other. The communication and synchronization between each player is highly important. These games require the possibility of reacting quickly to events occurring in the game (for example, escaping from opponent?s attack). With a latency of even 0.5 seconds, normal game play is affected, causing players using satellite internet to be at a disadvantage.

Degrades in service performance due to heavy storm

Satellite signals are normally transferred in KU Band frequencies for satellite ISP. KU Band signals are interfered whenever heavy storms and this will cause unstable Internet connections or even short term total outages on the service.

Conclusions

Without doubt satellite Internet is not going to replace DSL or cable Internet connection in any near future. Unless there are dramatics improvements in the service quality or striking drop in the service price, satellite Internet services most probably are going to interest only those living in area without DSL and cable Internet connections.

To learn more about Internet access via satellite systems and commercial products (Hughes Net satellite ISP, visit http://www.satellitetvissue.com.

Article by freelance writer, Teddy.

Satellite TV on Your PC - Internet Television Is Here - Save Yourself Some Money

2008-02-29T01:24:00.001-08:00

Recently released on the internet, Satellite TV for your PC has become widely popular all over the world. Now you can literally download an extra TV. Software developers have allowed us to turn personal computers into televisions and it is completely 100% legal.

According to the developers at Satellite soft, "Satellite TV for your PC is the product of more than 7 years of dedicated research and development. The development costs of this product alone are more than $276,480. The product required 3 years of intense testing and development utilizing software developers from Microsoft, IBM and other leading technology companies."

This type of Internet television doesn't require any extra hardware to run. That will keep money in your pocket! You don't have to buy anything else in order to receive access to over 3000 stations. All you need is special software, a personal computer and an Internet connection. The reception is crystal clear.

It does not require any recurring monthly fees. There is a one time, small fee to purchase the software. Instant, full service access is allowed after purchase of the satellite TV for your PC. You will just need to follow the instructions to start the broadcasts.

Satellite TV for your PC is now available throughout North America and in countries all over the world. Internet television has access to over 3000 Stations (News, Movies, Sports, Music, Clips, Radio, etc.) It includes all kinds of live sporting events, including football, soccer, basketball and many others. There are over 40 music channels that can be accessed with our software.

Technology has made such extreme advances that now anyone can connect to a whole new world of online entertainment. I highly recommend this software.

To pick up your software, go to http://www.global-home-business.com/tvonpc/

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Satellite TV Internet Service - A Brilliant Concept That's Here to Stay

2008-02-27T01:41:00.000-08:00

Many people wish that they had another TV in their household; perhaps they don?t want to fight over the remote anymore, or just want to be able to watch their shows for once. Disheartened, they stare longingly at the fancy Best Buy displays, hoping that someday they will be able to afford another television.

That day is here. In the age of satellite TV and the internet, a few companies have risen to the challenge and have created a software program that will solve all of your satellite TV problems. Called satellite TV internet service, these remarkable programs turn your computer into a satellite TV playing machine! Gone are the days where you had to purchase a fancy adapter to receive even the most basic channels; the day has arrived where 3000 channels are right at your fingertips. It truly is amazing that companies can develop the technology for a satellite TV internet service, and then turn it around and offer it for such low prices. Some offer comparable services for as low as $49.95!

How does this satellite TV internet service work? It is quite simple, but ingenious in nature. The company has modified a network of servers to receive satellite TV programming, and then the servers convert the signal into a digital one, which is able to be read by computers worldwide. They then have the network of servers stream this programming onto the internet, thus creating a satellite TV internet service that is accessible by all. What is so great about this service is that you do not have to install any fancy video card into your computer; almost any video card will work!

There are a few things to avoid, however. Be sure not to buy into any program that has a recurring monthly charge; as almost any satellite TV internet service will allow you to purchase the needed software for a one-time charge. It is also important to make sure that your computer has a video card! While it does not matter much what kind, you will need to have one for the software to work. Finally, please make sure that you do not purchase the first satellite TV internet service you come across. Read some reviews on the software in question, compare it to other products, and choose the software that will best suite you and your needs. Above all, enjoy your new TV!

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Satellite Internet and Online Gaming: Does It Work?

2008-02-26T02:39:00.000-08:00

Online gaming is one of the fastest growing trends in the world right now. With games such as Runescape boasting subscriber numbers of around a million and World of Warcraft exceeding 7 million active members, the total number of MMOG subscriptions is verging on the absurd, quickly approaching the 14 million mark worldwide[6/06, mmogchart.com]. This tremendous growth in the popularity of the online gaming industry has, in part, been fueled by the accessibility of high-speed broadband internet. A high-speed connection allows for a much more enjoyable game-play experience. Everyone knows that online games work exceptionally well on DSL and Cable internet connections, but what about the newer high-speed service satellite internet? As satellite internet is becoming more readily available and cost effective more and more rural dial-up customers are making the switch to cash in on the faster speeds and always on access. But, when it comes to online gaming many are concerned that their game-play experience will be less satisfactory, if they can even connect to play at all.

The reason for this concern is the issue of latency. Latency is an expression of how much time it takes for a packet of data to get from one designated point to another. This is direly important when it come to on-line gaming in that latency translates into the time that it takes from the moment that a button is pushed to when the action is performed in the game. Often this can mean the difference between life and death. With DSL and Cable the response time is almost immediate, being between 50milliseconds-150milliseconds. The latency for satellite internet is between 600milliseconds-800milliseconds. This may sound like the end of online gaming for someone who has just made the switch to satellite internet but it is not. Although this degree of latency does all but rule out first-person shooters there are a good number of MMOGs that operate well over a satellite internet connection. And, although the effects of latency can never be completely eliminated, there are ways in which to improve upon them. The simplest way to do this is by speeding up the way that one?s computer handles and responds to information being transferred through the connection and by increasing the total amount of available bandwidth. Some operating systems have built in reserves on bandwidth that are non-essential to the functionality of most web applications, see link for a tweak http://www.wildblue.cc/wbforums/showthread.php?t=3323 .

By eliminating non-essential services i.e. bandwidth hogs that the average user never utilizes and dedicating more physical resources to the most used application can help tremendously. Minimizing the effects of latency down to the bare minimum allowed by the laws of physics enables one to play more online gaming that was before not workable and also speeds up the responses of other games that already do work. So, although there are limitations to on-line gaming over satellite internet there are also ways to improve upon game-play responsiveness and many games that will play well without operating system tweaks. Below is a list of online games for both console and PC that, according to subscribers that have tested and played them, do and do not work over satellite internet. This is not a definitive list of games guaranteed to work, so be cautious as results may vary.

What Works
Xbox/Xbox360/PS2/Handheld Games:
Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat(for me anyway doesn't for some others)
Perfect Dark Zero
All Tony Hawk games
Mario Kart DS
Call of Duty 2
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun
Socom 3(mixed results)
Socom 2(so-so)
Nascar 06 total team control(works kinda)
Rainbow Six Series(Host boots for high ping usually, But CO-OP and 2 V 2 work well)
Splinter Cell: Double Agent

PC Games:
Runescape
Asheron's Call
Everquest
Everquest 2
World of Warcraft
Star Wars Galaxies
Dark Age of Camelot
Roma Victor
Eve Online
Star Wars: Empire at War
Dungeon and Dragons online
Warcraft3
GuildWars
City of Heroes(very difficult to connect to the patch server..other than that it works fine)
Final Fantasy XI
Contract Jack
Auto Assault
Aces High Online flight sim
Trackmania
WarRock Beta
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Outcast
StarPeace
America's Army
Red Orchestra
Diablo 2
Titan Quest
F.E.A.R.
Postal 2

What doesn't work or is not enjoyable

Xbox/Xbox360/PS2/Handheld Games:
Far Cry Instincts Predator
Halo 2
NBA Live 2006
Quake 4
Prey Demo
Ratchet and Clank: Deadlocked

PC Games:
Star Craft
BattleField 2 Demo
Call of Duty 1&2
Battelfield2
Band of Brothers
C&C Generals
UT2004(playable..not enjoyable)
Ragnarok
Prey Demo
Civ 4
Battlefield 2142

Jacob Minett is a consultant and copy writer for the fullfillment company My Net LLC. With six years experience in the satellite industry, Jacob has worked both in the field as a lead technician and now consulting and web copy duties for http://www.MyBlueDish.com which specializes in WildBlue Satellite Internet.

Broadband Satellite Internet

2008-02-14T04:12:00.001-08:00

Broadband satellite Internet has provided hope for rural subscribers who are outside the coverage areas of most Internet service providers. Most home subscribers opt for cable and DSL Internet connections. But in areas which are not under the range of the high-speed broadband connection, or where dial-up access is extremely slow, satellite broadband Internet is a boon. The technology has been there for a long time, but it has evolved in more recent times.

The connection does not use wire, but requires an intermediary satellite. Requests are logged through a home computer and a special satellite modem to a satellite dish, which is installed on the roof of the subscriber?s office or house. These signals are sent or received from the dish satellite to an orbiting satellite, which in turn sends or transmits information to the dish satellite at the service provider?s office. The connection speed is a little less in comparison to DSL and cable Internet connections. This can be a drawback while using certain applications, such as real-time interactive games.

However, does not affect web surfing and sighting. A lot of these shortcomings can be overcome by using a signal amplifier, to cater to external or climatic disturbance and signal locators, to catch signals faster. Some other problems associated with satellite broadband Internet connections are that the installation charge for the dish satellite and the monthly subscription charges are a bit expensive, in comparison to DSL and cable connections.

The satellite dish being installed outside on the roof is liable to damage due to climatic conditions like rain and high-intensity wind. The expenses required for setting up the right kind of infrastructure for the rural subscribers has been one more reason for the technological lag in this area. Despite all of these shortcomings it is the best option for those who are placed at a geographically disadvantaged condition, and the promise of a better future lies ahead.

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Broadband Satellite Internet as a Small Business Opputunity

2008-02-13T04:03:00.000-08:00

Though DSL and Cable internet connection are ubiquitous is cities, broadband internet connection has not penetrated the rural and far flung areas. That does not mean there is no demand for high speed internet connection in those areas.

The only broadband option available in those areas is satellite internet.

Cost has been a major factor in the slow acceptance and growth of satellite internet in rural areas. There are two components of broadband satellite internet cost. First the hardware cost, which is the cost of the satellite dish and equipment. This is an upfront cost of around $500. Then the monthly cost of the service from a service provider, which is around $60.

The initial cost of satellite internet being so high, it is imaginable that not many consumers can afford to have a broadband connection at home.

Demand for high-speed internet connection in far flung areas is driven not only by the residents of that area, but also by visitors who visit those areas for business or for pleasure.

Satellite Internet as a Business Opportunity-

Satellite internet can be easily adopted by local small businesses as a viable business opportunity in areas with little or no broadband access but with a high outside visitor base.

Satellite internet kiosks can be set up with a small investment in camping areas, national parks, ski resorts, gas stations in or around such areas. The investment involved to set up such kiosks will be as follows.

Initial Cost
1. Cost of PC $400.00
2. Billing/Time management Software $200
3. Satellite internet Equipment Cost $500.00
Total one time Cost $1100

Monthly Cost
1. Satellite Internet connection $100.00
2. Maintenance $100.00
Total $200

1st Year Total Cost = $1100 + 12 x $200 = $3500.

The above cost break up assumes that, internet kiosks will be set up inside already established business locations and there will be no real estate investment required.

Revenue Possibility-
Internet access can be sold on a per hour basis. If a user/customer can be charged $5 per 30 minutes of high-speed internet access, the kiosk will need to sell only 35 hours of internet access during the 1st year to recover the initial investment and break even.

Many locations, like ski areas, national parks, camp sites where city dwellers visit for pleasure will have enough customers willing to spend five dollars to catch up with their work or personal emails, check their voip voice mails, find driving directions or a pay a credit card bill they forgot to pay.

With the above cost and revenue possibility break up, it is possible to break even in a couple of months and then enjoy a steady additional stream of revenue after that.

Satellite internet connections can be bought from providers like HugesNet, a leading provider of Broadband Satellite internet connections.

Get more pricing information on Broadband Satellite internet access at http://www.dsldealsreview.org/hughesnet. Amit is the editor of a DSL/Broadband Reviews website.

Satellite Internet Access Service Providers

2008-02-13T04:02:00.002-08:00

Regular Internet businessmen often get bugged and bogged down by slow and intermittent dial-up modem connections or cable Internet connections. Time consuming downloads, broken voice chats and video conferencing affects people who do business from remote locations. Time is money, and they cannot afford to have technical glitches. The advent of satellite technology was a boon for surfers for whom the Internet is part and parcel of life.

Satellite Internet access is very fast and is preferred over any other type. Companies and organizations that need constant and affordable access choose satellite Internet connections, as it is much faster than either cable or DSL connections. The advantage of satellite connectivity is its accessibility even in remote areas. Providers usually rent satellites from companies and use them to connect to their clients.

Though the United States has many satellite Internet access service providers, there are only two using their own satellites - StarBand and DirecWay. All other operators in America function through agreements with the owners of DirecWay and Hughes Network Services. StarBand provides access for small businesses and residential Internet, where as DirecWay targets medium and large businesses. The connectivity of StarBand comes with 10 free email accounts, 10 MB for web hosting and a static IP address for $49 to $99 dollars per month apart from the equipment and set up charges. DirecWay provides 5 email accounts and two-way Internet access in their consumer connection for $99 dollars a month. Apart from these two companies, there are other good providers including OptiStreams, Skycasters and LincSat. These providers use the services and features of DirecWay to provide Internet access to their clients.

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Mobile Satellite Internet and Tech Support Considerations

2008-02-13T04:02:00.001-08:00

Many folks have spent thousands of dollars buying Satellite Internet Antennas to get broadband direct. Most people put these on their home so they have the Internet even if they are in the middle of nowhere without, DSL, Cable or phone lines. It makes perfect sense that the unconnected are getting connected in this way.

There are some folks who have gone beyond the norm and really set out on a new frontier. Mobile Satellite Internet systems with self-locking satellite search systems. The leader in mobile satellite systems like this is MotoSat. Perhaps you have heard of this firm who made themselves famous thru selling hundreds of thousands of Satellite TV systems and antennas for motor homes. Well now they are into such things as HDTV by satellite antenna and of course they are the Top Dog of Mobile Satellite Internet Systems, as well.

Now then what makes MotoSat so great? Well consider if you will their fully staffed 8 Tech Support Staff Members who can answer any and all questions and generally trouble shoot nearly any problem over the phone. Unless your Recreational Vehicle or FEMA Incident Response Command Center gets hit by lightening and you have a huge hole in your Internet Satellite Dish? Don’t laugh, as that actually happened to an RV’er out there.

Surprisingly the Dish stood up pretty well? If you are considering a Satellite Internet System, think ahead and down the road a little bit. You need to consider the value of a highly skilled tech support staff and to my knowledge that only leaves one company in the running; MotoSat. Think on this in 2006.

Lance Winslow, a retired entrepreneur, adventurer, modern day philosopher and perpetual tourist.

High Speed Satellite Internet

2008-02-12T02:21:00.000-08:00

The latest addition to the list of newer and faster Internet accessing techniques is satellite Internet. Satellite Internet is the technology to connect to the World Wide Web though a satellite orbiting the earth. The data signals are exchanged between the host computer, ISP source and satellite.

Satellite Internet services are primarily of two types: one way and two way. In one-way satellite service, information can be downloaded via the satellite at a very high speed, but uploading is done via a regular modem. Two-way satellite Internet service supports both downloading as well as uploading of information. As uploading information through satellites may take slightly longer, it is advisable not to use this technology for applications which require fast, synchronous data transfer.

Using this service requires the installation of a dish at the user's location. Though expensive, this technology is extensively used in areas where terrestrial access to Internet is not viable, especially in sea vessels. The prime advantages of satellite Internet include: it can be used almost anywhere, it is fast, it offers 2-way connection speeds and unlimited access, and it is available in various packages to suit the user's needs.

Satellite Internet is also highly reliable. There are few incidences of a connection drop down while processing critical transactions via the net. Although a satellite connection facilitates fast Internet access, it is comparatively slower than other broadband technologies due to the long distance which the data has to travel. Its speed cannot be enhanced beyond a limit, while other services like DSL or Cable can attain much higher speeds.

However, without any wires or cables required, this technology is a sought-after option for far-off locations or sea vessels, as its reach is global. Various countries offer different methodologies to use this technology, depending upon the location of the satellite. Extremely reliable and safe, with newer and better improvisations in the pipeline, this technology is constantly improving.

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Satellite Internet Exchange

2008-02-12T02:18:00.000-08:00

A study conducted by ?The Economist? magazine, showed a strong correlation between the price of a ?Big Mac? in a country and it?s cost of living. The cost of living?rent, consumer goods, food, entertainment (www.ticketnest.com) is usually significantly higher in the US than in the developing world(and so is the price of a ?Big Mac?). However, ?Big Mac? index notwithstanding, the price of internet bandwidth in the third world is off the charts. As a point of comparison, a 1 Mbit/sec ADSL costs about 20 dollar for a home user in the US, and about 800 dollars in Pakistan. Needless to say, there is a strong need for a reduction in cost and improvement of quality of service.

The issue with the developing countries is the lack of infrastructure. Our case study of Pakistan showed that all of Pakistan has only one backbone fiber line, resulting in bottlenecks. The lack of redundancy has its costs?in July 2005 the fiber wire got severed resulting in massive outages. The back up satellite connection was hardly a solace to the burgeoning IT industry of Pakistan.

A significant percentage of traffic in Pakistan is domestic, but it?s routed through servers in the US and Europe. A trace route from one Pakistan ISP to another yields a shocking pattern?packets traveling from Pakistan to UK, US, Singapore and back to Pakistan. The situation is exacerbated in the case of fiber failures, when the traffic gets routed over multiple satellite hops. The latency is about 700 milliseconds/hop (or about 1.5 seconds for every transaction). This not only adds latency, needlessly raising costs but chokes the connection slowing down genuine Pakistan to international traffic.

Internet Exchange Point is a facility to allow the exchange of traffic between multiple ISP?s. In general the ISP?s have to pay to the tier-1 providers or the governing body(say Pakistan Telecom Authority) for the carriage of traffic. Even if the traffic is local, without the Exchange Point, the traffic is routed over the international internet.

The peering arrangement allows local ISPs to exchange traffic on a barter basis, rather than on a cash basis?net neutrality being the key. Such arrangements bypass ITU protocol, regarding revenue sharing and allow net lower cost to all the ISP participants. The exchange point essentially allows the ISP?s to segment the traffic, according to the destination and by pass the tier-1 providers. Results are dramatically lower cost and lower latency.

The entrenched incumbents in developing countries(such as Pakistan) have the most to lose from domestic exchange of traffic and are the biggest impediments to the adoption. The governments of such countries also have a vested interest in supporting the monopoly of Telecom companies, given the revenues and taxes received. The larger ISP?s also have a vested interest in using high cost of connectivity to hasten the exit of smaller or less capitalized players through attrition.

In conclusion, to reap advantage of internet exchange points, the telecom companies have to overcome their monopolistic ways and there has to be an effort to make a neutral body responsible for the traffic sharing facilities. The lower cost of internet will actually foster overall growth in overall traffic, which will compensate the monopolies? initial loss of international traffic.

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Satellite Broadband: High-Speed Internet For All

2008-02-09T02:19:00.001-08:00

If you want to cover up and connect the breath and width of the globe, then that technology must be using satellite somewhere within. The condition is same for the internet. Broadband via satellite is only feasible option today for localities where DSL or Cable is not penetrable due to technological constraints.

How it works?

Satellite broadband facilitates high quality digital internet access via satellite. You need to have a satellite dish, similar to that of a satellite TV and a box inside similar to a receiver. This satellite dish transfers your digital signals up and down from to the hub dish, which is located in VSAT operator and ISP provider premises. In turn, the hub dish, functioning as a high-speed digital backbone connects you to the rest of the World through satellite.

Satellite and ADSL Broadbands

A satellite broadband is independent of huge cabling, does not require a telephone connection, and keeps you always connected to the internet with stable speed. While in ADSL broadband, the speed may not remain steady and whenever there occur a fault in wire lines your internet stops going further.

It is anywhere, anytime internet with satellite broadband. The much astonishing thing is it is a complete portable broadband, which facilitates moving you the setup to wherever you move. ADSL internet restricts itself to run only in the place of installation.

In ADSL broadband, speed suffers if you are away in a remote area but satellite broadband speed remain constant irrespective of your location.

Satellite Broadband does usual things in superior way

Speeder web surfing, faster downloads, quick emails and high-pace audio/video streaming are highly accomplished with the speed of several hundred kbps. Satellite broadband capacities are shared all over the Europe. Services for home and small office users are shared in higher proportions, but are of lower cost and services for business users are dedicated or have low sharing proportion. People requiring huge uploading of data or real time two-way video communication or VoIP are provided with higher end options.

Downside

However, as every technology have some drawback, satellite broadband too have it own hindrance. The delay in access, due to the signal travel from earth station to the satellite and back to the user again is that one. This problem may aggravate because of few atmospheric conditions like rain and storm. Still, one can sense such delays in condition like while playing online games and are not at all noticeable while doing usual internet activities.

However, besides this one small hitch, it serves you in an exceptional way, the speed with it amazes everyone who had on, and well you will be a happy chap with it. For this one reason, it must be your first choice.

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Satellite Internet - "Across The Skyways"

2008-02-08T00:35:00.000-08:00

In the world of broadband internet access, cable and DSL are the front-runners. However, slowly but surely, satellite internet is making headway into this extremely competitive market. While DSL and cable typically provide the fastest bit rate, they are simply not available in all areas because they depend on a land-based connection. Satellite internet, on the other hand, works no matter where you are, because data is transmitted through the air instead of though a wire in the ground.

The benefits of cyberspace connectivity by way of satellite are appreciated by only a relatively small group of internet users. Typically, only those who, due to their locations, cannot access cable or DSL would use this still-developing service. Other users include businesses that require real-time communication with other businesses in distant countries. To try to draw in more customers, satellite internet usually doesn't cost much more per month than the more conventional broadband services. However, you should expect to pay more for initial installation due to the fact that the hardware (like the satellite dish and receiver) is more expensive than a typical cable or DSL modem.

If you are unsure about your particular speed requirements in relation to what a service provider can offer, it would be wise to contact a satellite internet engineer. They can help you determine weather or not a particular system will meet your needs. These people can usually be found easily by searching the internet, though, for a full consultation it'll probably cost a bit more than you'd think.

While internet via satellite is still young, research and development has made large steps in ensuring that this type of connection won't become obsolete. The discovery of the 61 degree orbital position that nearly all satellite internet companies use today was an essential step in the growth of this service. Before this discovery, the standard position of 78.5 degrees had become nearly unusable, seriously limiting the implementation of this wonderful service.

Now, people from North America, Western Africa, Southern Europe and elsewhere can benefit from the unique capabilities of satellite internet. So even if you're seemingly miles from civilization, you can still check your email and download new software. Because internet through the satellite offers service to remote locations and has limitless business applications, its popularity will continue to increase.

While DSL and cable are still the predominant choice of broadband internet access providers, satellite internet technology could continue to improve to the point where communication and data transfer through wires are a thing of the past.

Summary:

In the world of broadband internet access, cable and DSL are the front-runners. However, satellite internet is gaining momentum and for good reason...

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Satellite Internet

2008-02-07T00:10:00.001-08:00

The Internet is one of the powerful communication medium to share and to exchange ideas and information through the use of computers and other infrastructure such as routers and servers. The integration of different technologies has resulted in the convergence of textual data, graphics, video, and voice for transmission.

The power of the Internet has been restricted by the speed of the Internet and the availability of the infrastructure. The infrastructure is the local Internet service provider. Conventional Internet transmits data through modem and the telephone. The speed is constrained by the availability of free space in the telephone lines and is very often less than 256 kbps. This meant that uploading and downloading of information took minutes and sometimes hours.

The availability of new technologies has enabled high speed Internet access with a minimum of 256 kbps and sometimes more than 1.5 Mbps. Broadband, as the collection of technologies is called, achieves this through the use of Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, wireless, ISDN, and satellite.

Satellite Internet connects the computer to the Internet service provider through a satellite orbiting miles above the earth. Satellites provide telephone, television, and also Internet connectivity. Satellite Internet doesn't require telephone lines. The computer is connected to a dish, and the information is sent to the satellite and from there, to the service provider.

Satellite Internet is useful in remote locations such as rural areas and in mobile areas such as vessels. Because of the long-distance links between dish and the satellite, there is always a delay in sending data, and hence for this reason satellite Internet is not useful in critical applications such as online gaming and real-time share trading. Another limitation is that very bad weather will affect reception.

It is one of the new evolving technologies, and therefore the costs of installation and monthly fees are high. It is the most expensive service among the broadband services. Hence, there are few service providers such as Directway and Starband.

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Satellite Internet Access

2008-02-06T00:27:00.000-08:00

The Internet is a terrestrial-based system, and satellite Internet technology utilizes an extraterrestrial-based system, i.e. satellite, to get connected to the Internet backbone. The need for the access through satellite is the lack of DSL and cable lines in remote areas and in mobile situations such as seafaring vessels.

Satellite Internet access works through a dish at the customer's location, which sends radio frequencies from the computer to the satellite. The dish is usually of 1.2 m diameter. The customer's location may be equipped with a satellite modem to convert digital information into analog form. The customer's location may be a single PC or networked workstations. This obviates the need for telephone lines.

At the other end, the satellite sends back the frequencies to the teleport at a ground station where a number of large aperture dishes are placed. From here, the data is sent to the network system, which consists of routers and optical cables that connect to the Internet backbone. As the Internet backbone is shared by many service providers, the bandwidth availability is restricted by the terrestrial Internet infrastructure.

At the user's location, the access is determined by the level of service required, whether it is one-way or two-way satellite service. One-way service may require a regular dial up service. A user may need to have a minimum of Windows- or Mac-supported PC with a networking capability. Other requirements include Ethernet port. Other than hardware requirements, software programming to manage interfaces is required.

Broadband access through satellite is a costly alternative to cable modems and DSL. The access is limited by the costly installations and the weather conditions. Besides, the uplink speed is limited by the dial-up speed just like dial-up Internet. The long-haul distance between the dish and satellite results in delay of the access.Satellite Internet provides detailed information on Satellite Internet, Satellite Internet Services, Satellite Internet Access, Satellite Internet Providers and more. Satellite Internet is affliated with High Speed Internet Services.

Satellite Internet Providers

2008-02-05T01:44:00.000-08:00

The infrastructure required for satellite Internet is a large number of hub dishes and other standard equipment, such as routers for Internet connection. Besides these, satellite connection and bandwidth have to be taken on lease. This makes the cost of satellite Internet provision huge.

According to a survey, there were thirty-five million broadband users in 2004, out of which less than one million users have broadband connections other than cable and DSL. This means that the satellite Internet technology users are fewer in number, and there are severe hurdles in the adoption of the technology, such as natural weather patterns, inadequate technology to correct latency, and the slowness in uploading. These factors explain the fewer number of players in this market.

The satellite Internet industry in the U.S. market is characterized by the presence of eight or nine major players. Besides them, there are many small players and a number of resellers. The providers have presence over entire North or South America or over parts of North or South America, depending upon the leased satellite's position. The range of solutions include web surfing, shared capacity for two-way access, and ftp-file transfers. The customers include residences, SOHO, small and medium enterprises, large enterprises, government offices, and vessels at sea.

The type of solutions include voice over IP, Virtual Private Networks and mobile Internet. The providers have to get licenses for linking to the satellite and the customers don't have to. Each provider has different set of plans and features. A typical installation cost may be in the range of $3,000 to $5,000, and the monthly rental charges may be $50 to $80, which explains the reason for less proliferation of this technology.

The providers allow for five fifty-networked workstations per dish and a similar number of email accounts. The installation of these systems may take five to ten business days, and it requires a thorough discussion with the sales engineer of the provider before deciding on the system. Most of the providers have an online presence or they can be found by referrals.

Satellite Internet Services

2008-02-04T01:14:00.001-08:00

Internet services enable communication between individuals in the form of sharing information, both text and graphics, and entertainment at a speed. Improved technologies increased the speed by using parallel medium like cable and wireless networks. Satellite Internet technology enabled communication to reach remote locations that were unreachable through other technologies at almost the same speed.

Satellite Internet services are of two types. One-way service uses DVB-IP (Digital Video Broadcast- Internet Protocol), which is only for inbound connectivity. IP multicast protocol enables one-to-many-point communication. This is similar to push technologies like TV and radio where the contents are pushed to the users with little interactivity. Hence, one way service is ideally suited for webpage viewing. The downlink speed is at least 500 kbps.

Two-way services provide complete broadband services to the users. Two-way service enables high-speed access for both download and upload. The upload speed will always be slower than the download speed. This platform is ideal for SOHOs and small and medium enterprises. Satellite Internet technology provides mobile applications that can be mounted on trucks and ships.

Satellite Internet doesn't allow faster access to Virtual Private Networks, as satellite Internet technology can't decrypt packet header of data. Besides emails and web surfing, satellite Internet allows for voice over IP, a service very valuable in remote and mobile locations. In large enterprises, failure of standard broadband access such as cable and DSL could mean financial losses. Hence, satellite Internet acts as a business continuity mechanism.

The level of satellite services depend upon the plan provided by the service providers. The scaling up of uploading speed will result in many new services. Latency is a severe constraint in the adoption of this technology.

Satellite Internet Service

2008-02-02T00:34:00.001-08:00

There are many rural areas where DSL (direct subscriber line) or cable Internet service is not available. If you live in one of those areas and want fast, reliable, high-speed Internet service, satellite Internet is what you're looking for.

Though not as fast as DSL or cable Internet service, satellite Internet service is much faster than 56K dialup service, and is available to anyone in the United States who has a clear view of the southern sky.

Satellite Internet Service Features

* Satellite Internet service is up to 10 times faster than dialup service, so you can surf the web and download files in a fraction of the time it takes with dialup.

* Satellite Internet service is always on, so you don't have to wait to 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, plus you won't miss any telephone calls.

Satellite Internet Compared to DSL and Cable

To give you an idea of the differences between high-speed services, here's a comparison of satellite TV service from DirecWay, versus DSL and Cable service from EarthLink. For more information on these services click on the links below.

Speed

* Satellite Internet service: Up to 10 times faster than dialup service (700 Kbps download speed and 128 Kbps upload speed.
* DSL Internet service: Up to 70 times faster than dialup service (up to 3 Mps download speed and 128 upload speed).
* Cable Internet service: Up to 100 times faster than dialup service (up to 5 Mps download speed and 384 Kbps upload speed.

Monthly Service Fee

* Satellite Internet service: From $59.99 per month.
* DSL Internet service: $19.95 for the first six months, then $39.95 thereafter.
* Cable Internet service: $29.95 for the first 6 months, then $41.95 thereafter.

Equipment Cost

* Satellite Internet service: $499.98.
* DSL Internet service: Free.
* Cable Internet service: Free.

Installation

* Satellite Internet service: Free.
* DSL Internet service: Do it yourself or pay an installer.
* Cable Internet service: Free.

Activation Fee

* Satellite Internet service: None.
* DSL Internet service: None.
* Cable Internet service: None.

Email Accounts

* Satellite Internet service: 5 accounts.
* DSL Internet service: 8 accounts.
* Cable Internet service: 8 accounts.

Virus, Spam, and Spyware Protection:

* Satellite Internet service: Yes.
* DSL Internet service: Yes.
* Cable Internet Service: Yes.

Customer Service

* Satellite Internet service: 24/7 toll-free telephone and Internet service.
* DSL Internet service: 24/7 toll free-telephone and Internet service.
* Cable Internet Service: 24/7 toll free-telephone and Internet service.

DirecWay Satellite Internet Service

DirecWay is the largest and most reliable satellite Internet service. Most other satellite TV providers are actually DirecWay affiliates, meaning they use DirecWay's equipment and satellites, but offer different services.

DirecWay 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 faster and cheaper than satellite service, I recommend clicking on the links below to see if they are available in your area.

If not, then satellite is the way to go if you want high-speed Internet service.

Click on the following link for more information on satellite Internet service, or these links for ordering information and the latest offers from DISH Network satellite Internet service or DIRECTV satellite Internet service.

Satellite Internet - How it works

2008-01-31T22:20:00.002-08:00

Dish Satellite Internet Connection Access

Background
Satellite Internet using a dish has been around since the mid 90's. DirecPC allowed anyone, anywhere to access the Internet. A dial up account was used to send data to the Internet and a satellite dish was used to send high speed broadband data back to the user.

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A few years later, Starband and Direcway (formally DirecPC) released two-way dish internet systems, which no longer required a dial up connection. These systems used a USB connection with a PC. These systems provided decent download speeds, but upload speeds were no much faster then dial up. Networking these system was also a problem. The user had to use Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing or other custom software for networking the satellite Internet connection.

After a few years, both DirecWay and Starband released standalone Satellite Internet Modems with built in networking ability. The used built-in DHCP, and when combined with a hub, the user could network several computers to the Satellite Internet Dish.

In 2005, Direcway started changing their name to HughesNet, and Starband is focusing more on their Spaceway Commercial Products.

Both HughesNet and Spaceway use existing Ku-band (11-14 GHz) communication satellites to provide Internet service to their customers. In 2005, WildBlue entered the scene with the latest in Satellite Broadband Technology, Ka-band (19-30 GHz). Ka-band provides more precise spot beam control and allows the use of smaller dishes.

How does a Satellite Internet Connection Work? A satellite internet modem connects your computer to a Network Operations Center (NOC). The NOC is your gateway to the W WW. When your browser request a web page, the request is up to a satellite 22,3000 miles above the equator. The satellite retransmit the request down to the NOC. The NOC uses high speed internet connections to contact the web server. The server sends the requested data to the NOC, where the NOC sends the data to the satellite and down to your satellite modem.

A satellite signal traveling 22,300 miles up and down and then back up and back down takes about 480 milliseconds. This is called signal latency.

When you add up the satellite signal latency to the normal signal latency between the NOC and the WWW, you will have an average overall latency (in internet terms this called ping times) of at least 600ms and common ping times up to 1000ms (1 second). This compares to 100ms to 250ms for other, non-satellite, broadband methods. As long as a user understand that satellite internet will appear to have slower page loads then other broadband options of the same download speeds, most users accept this as normal. Latency does not have an appreciable affect on file transfers.

Todd Humphrey operates a Satellite TV and Satellite Internet consumer help web site, DBSInstall . DBSinstall provides consumers the resources they need to solve common Dish Network, DirecTV, DirecWay, HughesNet, WildBlue and FTA Satellite problems. When professional help is required, consumers can search though our national database for local Satellite Retailer or Installer near them.

Satellite Internet Access - Here And Now

2008-01-31T22:20:00.001-08:00

A major breakthrough in internet availability as far as occupants of rural areas are concerned is the use of satellites to provide internet access. People who live too far from a phone system junction to receive DSL and who also have no cable lines running through their areas now have a new option. Satellite internet is also a great source of excitement among those longing for a better solution for portable internet connections than their cell phone. Anyone on the move a lot and cannot rely on a ground line to maintain the contact with the world wide web can now turn to space in order to access all the internet provides.

Satellites that provide internet access operate in much the same way as those that provide television services. The orbiting satellite receives or sends a signal through a dish that is connected to a PC or Mac. The information is then represented on the screen. Satellite internet download speed is slower than available through cable or DSL, but the modem speed is usually ten times faster than landline methods. Users of satellite internet must also have a clear southward view for their dish, as the satellites used for internet technology have their orbit above the equator. As with satellite television, satellite internet transmission can sometimes be interrupted by storms or trees.

Satellite internet also offers a huge advantage in terms of bandwidth limitations. The technology used for satellite internet is called Internet Protocol multicasting, which means up to 5,000 channels of information can be served simultaneously by one satellite. IP multicasting sends data from one point to many points by sending data in compressed format. Compression reduces the size of the data and the bandwidth. Usual dial-up land-based terrestrial systems have bandwidth limitations that prevent this immense amount of multicasting.

Satellite internet is an ideal innovation for those who otherwise would find themselves isolated from the information age through their remote locations.Visit for satellite internet articles, satellite phone and satellite receiver resources.

Satellite Internet Access ?

2008-01-29T22:50:00.000-08:00

Here And NowA major breakthrough in internet availability as far as occupants of rural areas are concerned is the use of satellites to provide internet access. People who live too far from a phone system junction to receive DSL and who also have no cable lines running through their areas now have a new option. Satellite internet is also a great source of excitement among those longing for a better solution for portable internet connections than their cell phone. Anyone on the move a lot and cannot rely on a ground line to maintain the contact with the world wide web can now turn to space in order to access all the internet provides.

Satellites that provide internet access operate in much the same way as those that provide television services. The orbiting satellite receives or sends a signal through a dish that is connected to a PC or Mac. The information is then represented on the screen. Satellite internet download speed is slower than available through cable or DSL, but the modem speed is usually ten times faster than landline methods. Users of satellite internet must also have a clear southward view for their dish, as the satellites used for internet technology have their orbit above the equator. As with satellite television, satellite internet transmission can sometimes be interrupted by storms or trees.

Satellite internet also offers a huge advantage in terms of bandwidth limitations. The technology used for satellite internet is called Internet Protocol multicasting, which means up to 5,000 channels of information can be served simultaneously by one satellite. IP multicasting sends data from one point to many points by sending data in compressed format. Compression reduces the size of the data and the bandwidth. Usual dial-up land-based terrestrial systems have bandwidth limitations that prevent this immense amount of multicasting.

Satellite internet is an ideal innovation for those who otherwise would find themselves isolated from the information age through their remote locations.Visit for satellite internet articles, satellite phone and satellite receiver resources.

TSUNAMI AND HURRICANE RELIEF WITH SATELLITE INTERNET

2008-01-28T02:23:00.001-08:00

Starting with last year, we saw the devastation caused by the Tsunami. Entire communities were wiped out, leaving people in remote areas without any way to access the world to ask for help. Then, Katrina hit, again, causing such massive destruction, followed by Rita. The result has been cable and DSL service being completely obliterated, with much of it still down. This means people are still in the Mississippi and Louisiana areas without connection to the outside world.

While satellite internet technology can help in a number of situations, this is by far one of the most beneficial. The reason is that unlike traditional internet technology, satellite internet does not use cables. Instead, satellite internet uses a small, 2-way satellite dish.

For the survivors of natural disasters, this means with just two to three hours of labor, a connection to the outside world is made. Although the technology is high-tech, the price can be very affordable. This means people in these devastated areas can still use computers to reach family and friends, letting them know their safety status without it cost a fortune.

Satellite internet also means that police departments, fire stations, hospitals, nursing homes, and other types of businesses can reach whomever they need, no longer being isolated. The computer is connected using an Ethernet to the satellite modem. Once connected and the satellite mini-dish in place, you will have high-speed internet access. Best of all, this connection can be made with a wireless hub, or if you prefer, a router with the satellite modem, connecting wirelessly.

Today, satellite internet service is fast and affordable. With this, individuals in remote areas that have not been able to reach outside resources any other way can connect quickly and reliably.

If you have been one of the victims of the Tsunami, Katrina, or Rita, and find that you still cannot gain access to the internet because of so much damage to the existing infrastructure, then consider satellite internet to get you up and running for a price you can afford. The service provided is exceptional, with each setup being made specifically for the customer so you have top quality service and performance. With satellite internet, you can get in touch with family and friends, making that important connection.

Satellite internet will also provide you with the means for obtaining dental, medical, education, or other types of records destroyed. You can contact people to order supplies, furniture, medication, and so on, simply by connecting to the internet. Rather than feel as if you have been forgotten and isolated because of the natural disaster, use your computer to take back control of your life, putting the pieces back together so you can move forward, not remain stuck where you are. Satellite internet can help you accomplish just that!

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The Difference Between Satellite Internet And DSL

2008-01-25T02:50:00.000-08:00

What is Satellite Internet? Getting high speed internet through satellite is called as satellite internet. Satellite internet is much faster than DSL or cable internet. Satellite internet can be accessed even in remote corners of the country. They are easy to install and operate. The internet speed is higher than DSL or cable internet. Satellite internet is also called as lightning fast internet connection. You can download heavy files in quick time and even listen to online radio uninterrupted. The internet speed is constant and does not fluctuate.

What is DSL? The full form of DSL is Digital Subscriber Line. DSL internet is faster than cable internet. It is a broadband internet connection and files can be uploaded and downloaded quickly. The most important point is you need not require any new cabling to be connected to DSL internet. You can simultaneously connect through the phone lines for accessing internet and receive and make calls too. DSL internet is much more faster than dialup internet. While you opt for a DSL internet connection, you get a DSL modem for connecting to the internet.

The differences between Satellite Internet and DSL:

? You can stay connected to the internet always with the help of satellite internet. The satellite internet service provides two way internet access, which provides internet speed without fluctuations in bandwidth. While in DSL internet, the internet speed is not constant.

? Satellite internet does not require huge cabling or telephone connection to access the internet. The speed of the internet is also constant as satellite internet uses two way high speed internet. In DSL internet the internet speed depends on the telephone wires and in case there is some cabling fault then your DSL internet would come to a stand still. The better the quality of your telephone cable the better your internet speed.

? Satellite internet service is accessable anywhere at any time. You can use satellite internet even in remote places. DSL internet can be accessed where there are telephone lines.

? The downloading speeds of audio and video files are smooth while in DSL internet the files take a lot of time to download.

? If you stay in a city or a rural area the speed of the satellite internet would be the same while with DSL internet the speed would be high if you are near the main office of the DSL service provider. The farther you are located from the main office of the DSL service provider the lower the internet speed.

The best Internet solution: With technology improving day by day, the demand for internet with faster bandwidth and downloading speeds has increased and this in turn has led to satellite internet. Satellite internet can be accessed anywhere which is the most important part of this technology. No cable and no hassles for internet connection and installation. Satellite internet connection is more reliable than a DSL or dial up internet connection. If you feel that there is a need for changing your internet connection opting for a satellite internet connection would be the ideal solution.

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Satellite Internet Access - What You Should Know Before You Buy

2008-01-23T02:44:00.000-08:00

When it comes to choosing a broadband internet connection, you only have three major options to choose from, cable, DSL, and satellite internet. Of the three, cable and DSL are the fastest, but they are not portable, and they are not available in most rural areas. However, satellite internet service can be had almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere where you have an unobstructed view of the southern sky, and in some cases you can even take it with you as you travel.

So how does satellite internet service work anyway? Well, the internet data is transmitted to a network of satellites that orbit high in our earth's atmosphere. From there it is beamed down to be received by those who have the necessary equipment to be able to decode it and display at on their computers. So in order to receive satellite internet service, you will need to have a satellite dish, and modems for both uploading and downloading data from the satellite, as well as a capable computer system.

Because high speed satellite internet service is not dependent on cables or wires it can be received almost anywhere, and therefore it makes an excellent choice for those who live in rural parts of the country, or those who live in areas where cable and DSL are not available, and who want to take advantage of a high speed broadband internet connection.

Although satellite internet service is much faster then dial-up, in fact almost ten times as fast, it does not approach the ultra-fast speeds of both cable and DSL service. So if cable and DSL are available to you, either one of them may be a better choice for broadband internet access. However, in the absence of either cable or DSL, satellite internet service is much more preferable then dial-up.

Another great advantage of satellite internet service is its portability for people who are always on the go and travel a lot. For instance, many RVers make good use of satellite internet in order to have a high speed web connection pretty much anywhere they go across the country.

There are generally two options for these kind of travelers, either tripod mounted satellite dishes, or vehicle mounted units. Actually, either one can work very well when correctly set up, but the tripod mounted dishes provide much more flexibility for location of the dish, and they also cost quite a bit less than the vehicle mounted units when initially purchased. There are several companies that now have this kind of equipment available for sale, and they can be found very easily by making a search on the internet.

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons why satellite internet access can be a good choice for many consumers, but there are also drawbacks that must be considered as well. Hopefully, the information that we presented in this article can help you make an informed decision before you buy satellite internet services.

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Disgusted With Dial-Up? - Compare DSL Service Providers, Cable and Satellite Internet To See If One

2008-01-19T02:01:00.000-08:00

Do you find yourself waiting around for your Internet pages to load or digital photo files and other attachments to transfer?

Do your friends and family complain that they can never get through on the phone line because you or your kids are always online.Chances are you are still using dial up Internet service.Perhaps it’s time to consider an alternative method.

The main three types of high speed access include DSL, cable and satellite Internet. At the current time, DSL service providers and cable are not available in all areas. Some parts of the country do not have access to either option. Good satellite Internet reception is dependant on an unobstructed line of sight to the south. So where you live can make a big difference in which high speed Internet service you choose.

Here are some overviews of each service and comparisons for those fortunate to have more than one option available:

DSL Service Providers

DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, describes a technology that taps into unused frequencies on copper telephone lines to transmit information at much higher speeds. There is no dialup and accessing services. So access is immediate. With DSL, you can send both voice and high speed data over the same line. The bandwidth, or data transfer capacity, or DSL ranges from 128 Kbps to 1.544 Mbps downstream to your computer. Upstream transfer from your computer is usually limited to 128 Kbps. Bandwidth is dedicated so you don’t have to share with other users, but DSL is also more effective the closer you are to service provider's facilities. If your local area has plenty of cable bandwidth available it may be a better option for those located greater distances from a DSL provider. Average monthly charges for DSL services are around $55-$65.

Verizon is one of the leading providers of high speed DSL service, with a large coverage area. With Verizon DSL you get a monthly package for $34.95 that includes unlimited access with a personalized home page, 9 e-mail accounts, and 10 megabytes of web space. For those customers with multiple computers in the home, there is a home networking option available. You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single high-speed DSL Internet connection at no additional monthly cost.

Earthlink DSL is another option. Their basic package, which includes the same features as Verizon’s offer also includes a free dial-up service which allows you to enjoy 20 hours of Internet access per month when you're away from home. This package typically costs $39.99 per month. Earthlink also offers cable and satellite Internet.

As noted, DSL uses copper telephone wires. Rural areas and some cities do not have these wires available for large volume use, which means that DSL is not yet an option in those areas, even if Verizon, Earthlink or another provider offers services there.

Cable

If you have cable TV available in your area, chances are that you have access to Internet through your cable provider. This service uses the same wires as your cable TV programming and depending on the provider and the area, there may be a good deal of bandwidth available or a more limited amount. Because users share bandwidth, this could be an issue for those living in areas with limited amounts available for Internet use. It is a good question to ask your cable provider before signing up. Your choice for cable Internet is typically limited to only those providers who offer cable TV in your area. On average, cable Internet does tend to be a bit faster than DSL. Service is often slightly less expensive than DSL, averaging around $45 per month.

Satellite

If you do not have DSL or cable Internet available in your area, satellite Internet may provide a viable option. Its speed is comparable to other high speed Internet services, its always on, and you have the option of adding satellite TV service. However, it requires that you have a clear view of the southern sky from your home anywhere in the continental United States in order to receive good reception from the satellites. The service is typically a good deal more expensive than the other two high speed options discussed, averaging around $100 per month with installation fees of up to $400.

Some people confuse satellite Internet with what’s known as WiFi. WiFi Internet services are actually provided by access nodes located in high traffic areas such as airports and hotel or through Internet cafes. If you have a laptop equipped with WiFi receiver, you can access services from within about 1000 feet of the node. There is typically a fee to use this service. It is a good idea for travelers but does not meet the need for home Internet use because it required the access node.

Although there are several satellite Internet providers, they all use similar technology. DirecTV is a popular provider because they are also a top satellite TV company. DirecTV satellite Internet service is delivered through a wholly owned subsidiary, DIRECWAY. DirecTV satellite Internet costs $99.99 per month and requires customers to purchase a satellite dish and modem. Installation is typically available from the distributor.

Comparisons

Consult a comparison chart such as the High Speed Internet Guide which should give you a fair idea of the speed and costs involved. However, it is important to note that the data transfer rates you can get from either DSL or Cable will depend entirely on whatever local providers are in your area.
C.J. Gustafson is a successful freelance writer for 1st-Dish-TV.net, a consumer guide for free satellite TV systems. She has spent hours of time researching cable, DSL service providers, and high speed satellite Internet service providers for her home office. She dreams one day attaching the satellite dish to her RV and spending the winters writing from wherever it's warmest that week

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Save Loads Of Money With Internet Television Software For Seeing Thousands Of Satellite TV Programs

2008-01-18T02:30:00.000-08:00

Hey, every Tom, Dick and Harry may not still have Satellite TV, but my friend, Satellite TV is getting so very cheap compared to a few years ago when Satellite TV was considered a luxury. And that is because Internet Television has arrived?

Well, look back to those days when it was quite an issue getting an installation team to come to your house and take all day installing a huge, ugly dish in your back yard. Oh how some people like you felt frustrated, because spending between $2, 000 - $10, 000 was not the problem, the huge ugly dishes were too big for their small back yards.

However today, a lot of Satellite television firms are offering very cheap packages for Satellite television, as a result of the on going cut throat competition between Satellite TV firms on the one hand, and between Satellite Television firms and Internet Television on the other hand.

Now you can see that both dish and installation have become small deals plus, a lot of the Satellite TV companies are throwing in bonuses with each subscription – free Receivers, free DVD players, free minute dishes that can be mounted just about anywhere, free installation etc are now part of the deal. What worsens the market situation for Satellite TV really is the stiff competition posed by Internet Television for your unlimited viewing of Satellite TV, in a way you could not before now imagine. Satellite

TV companies are panting with panic.

Yeah, the Internet has been integrated with Satellite television via ingenious software that makes it possible for you to watch thousands of TV Station just about anywhere in the world and on a once off price, no monthly fees ever. Downloaded and installed in your PC or Laptop, you have an extra and more powerful TV with far flung reaches.

Finally, Internet Television software providers are appearing and advertising their services on a daily basis, so be careful which software you buy, all that glitters are not gold. No way all those firms are going to provide the same quality of service.

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How To Save Thousands Of Dollars Watching Free Satellite TV on your PC Via The Internet

2008-01-17T03:02:00.001-08:00

If you do not know that you can get free satellite TV on your PC via the Internet as I did not know until just fortnight ago, after you read this article you will see that there is a new reality about how to watch TV these days.

You will also be surprised to note, as I found out that there is no difficulty, as some people believe, in the download and installation of satellite television software, which makes it possible for you to watch thousands of TV stations on your PC or Laptop. I was even shown, and you too can learn how to connect your PC or Laptop to your Television set.

The satellite TV software I got is very affordable, less than half of my monthly satellite television subscription fee, which I have since unsubscribed. This is very interesting to me since I will be saving $90.00 every month from now onwards.

Let me tell you from my own experience what you do NOT need in order to get free Internet PC satellite TV.

Other than your PC or Laptop, no additional hardware is required. You do NOT need a decoder, converter or cable box. You do NOT need to install any type of card. You do NOT need to set up a dish. You do NOT need a receiver. You do NOT pay monthly subscription

Friend, my Internet television software enables me to easily access thousands of satellite television channels including the following:

News Sports Movies Documentaries Children Programs Music History

And even radio programming from the world over.

I enjoy All of this and much more for a once off price, so little it is less than half of my monthly subscription fee as I said earlier. There are no recurring fees of any sort, no hidden charges. You pay nothing else.

If you are like me who likes international sporting events you will realize the benefit of doing away with pay-per-view and even monthly subscription fees.

Internet television software has made it unnecessary for you to continue to pay for sports when you do not have to? Why endure blackouts ordinarily, when you can now receive live satellite TV broadcasts of your favorite team or event?

Having said all that, before you download any Internet television software, ensure that you have some advice from someone who already enjoys that particular service. Not all of the Internet television software providers are able to live up their promises.

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How to Watch Live Satellite TV on the Internet Without Challenging Dish Installation

2008-01-14T00:39:00.001-08:00

It is not surprising to know that there are many people who have no idea of how to watch satellite TV on the internet properly. You may be nodding your head right now. Do not give up if you cannot find any information that directs you to the proper ways to watch LIVE satellite TV through the web. There are actually a few methods to watch satellite TV on the internet which I will talk about shortly. As an added bonus, I am going to point you some methods that cost you almost nothing in the long run. Ready?

The next few paragraphs are going to rant about the various new methods to watch satellite TV on the internet. By the time you finish reading this article, you would already know enough to do away with those silly looking satellite TV dishes or the monthly bills you are paying to the satellite TV service providers. So here you go, the 3 ways to watch satellite TV on the web without any satellite dish.

1. Internet Satellite TV Resources

Satellite TV websites are quite popular nowadays as they allow anyone to watch TV for free. TV viewers can get on to online TV channels like Wfitv.com and BeelineTV.com where you get to watch satellite TV on the internet within the next couple of minutes. These websites broadcast all free TV programs. In fact, you can get to watch some really good channels there. Anything that is free is welcome.

Of course, there are some shortcomings in watching satellite TV on the internet with this method. Free also means there are many people who are interested and visit the sites frequently. Expect slow streaming speeds as a result.

2. PCTV Cards

A PCTV card can be used to enable us to watch satellite TV on the internet quite readily. These cards are more sophisticated and can beat satellite TV dish systems hands-down. Such cards are connected to your computers either internally or externally. Once installed, you can tune into hundreds of satellite TV channels. You do not need to fork out a single cent for the satellite TV channels you watch. PCTV cards are not the cheapest things you can find. The cards can cost hundreds of dollars and are not affordable for the low income families.

3. PC Satellite TV Software

Anyone hoping to watch satellite TV on the internet can do so easily with PC satellite TV software. With the software, you can get to watch more than 3000 satellite TV channels. From one end of the world to the other, you have satellite TV channels from almost every major country. For once, you can watch a program from your native country if you are a foreigner. The selection of TV channels is rather huge and includes news, sports, TV shows and more. To own such a nifty piece of software, you only need to cough out $50 at most.

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MotoSat Satellite Internet, HDTV and Television Systems for Motor homes

2008-01-14T00:38:00.000-08:00

Members and Motor Home owners that the best HDTV Satellite Systems and Mobile Internet Satellite systems for Recreational Vehicles are MotoSat Systems. Recently, I read an online article addressing this issue from a user and I have to say to these comments; Indeed MotoSat kicks butt. I have TV and Internet using their systems. What I have been most impressed with is the reliability.

Only once did I ever have a problem and I called MotoSat Tech Support and they fixed it trouble-shooting me over the phone. I made an error and they were able to help me reset the system. Wow, what a great company and they have some of the nicest dealers around the country to assist you. They must do a lot of screening to find all these great people.

Why is MotoSat so great some wonder? I myself have considered this after Beta Testing their first set of Internet Satellite Antennas as they Teamed up with Hughes as pioneers in these systems. Of course knowing the Founders myself, I can say that they had a pretty good run for 15 years the prior with their famous MotoSat TV antennas and now they even have HDTV Satellite Systems now? Who would have known, you could have such reliability in the Murphy Driven and persnickety world of mobile electronics?

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Satellite Dish Parts: Some Available Designs and Internet Based Market

2008-01-14T00:37:00.000-08:00

To install a satellite system correctly and effectively professionals need Satellite dish parts. A good number of them are available in the market. Let us take a quick look at some designs.

Eave Mount Bracket attaches DVS antennas to eaves and roof overhangs quickly and easily. Professional Eave Mount Bracket is designed to lag bolt to the front of the eave. It can attach a satellite dish to a building without having to drill holes in the roof or sidewalls of a home.

Portal Tripod comes in 18 inch dish mounting mast. One can have convenient azimuth degree markings molded in heavy duty ABS flat base. One should be careful to notice that pole and legs are easily detachable for easy storage and travel. Some of them include a bubble level and compass for better usage. One should not forget to collect anchor screws to hold tripod in place in windy or contrary weather conditions.

Non Penetrate Roof Mounts are preferred by a lot of homeowners as it does not damage the roof as others in the same category does. One can get them in heavy duty galvanized steel constructions. It is better to notice if it includes 2-3/8 O.D. Poles. Some of them are suitable for DirectWay® antennas whereas some have other specifications to meet other criterions.

Cable Caddies are well designed for proper supply of drop cables. These lightweight caddies are portable, durable and too good for keeping cable from twisting or becoming over-tensioned during roll out. It can normally hold a 20" x 24" reel.

It is always better if your Cable Caddy has two wheels (at least 6") for easy movement. The proper selection depends on how much load one intends to hold on the Caddy. A Cable Caddy with the above mentioned specifications can hold a maximum of 200 lbs. Also find out, if it can be folded or not for easy storage.

In any case do not forget to buy your U clamps. They are as important as Eave Mount Bracket or Cable Caddies.

Many installation companies have found it difficult to find the right resource within their physical comfort zone and as a result started to look on the Internet.

The Internet based market lets them find better pricing in respect to regular and physical sellers for much lower overhead costs.

It is no secret in the retail industry that these overhead costs are passed along to the customer. Whether you are buying satellite dish parts or dinner dishes, the overhead cost and others are added on.

Another advantage to buying satellite dish parts over the Internet is the ability to shop 24x7. You can shop in the comfort of your own home or office and have the products delivered to wherever and whenever they need.

What else! Make your best choice comfortably.

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Beta Testing First Mobile Internet Satellite Broadband, Part III

2008-01-11T01:41:00.002-08:00

Back in 1999 when we beta tested the first wireless mobile office with satellite broadband Internet we had something that no one lese had. Today you can buy these systems for $5,500 fully installed on any RV. We probably had $10,000 in the first system and we had mobile satellite number 34. Today there are thousands of systems out there. Continuing the beta testing story of the first broadband satellite internet system.

It appears the Canadian based companies for obvious reasons are gaining fast while the US companies were hampered by the FCC in the last few years, forcing communications to move out of the country, yet the customer bases will be here and many of these companies will have 50K subscribers in no time, and the US mighty powerhouses will end up with all the technology and hardware through acquisitions or set up new systems in the coming years with higher capabilities. But do not count out the GM Hughes Team, Craig McCaw (he is a lifer when it comes to passion of the industry) and of course Lockheed and Microsoft. Teledesic, and the other recent alliances and projects prove that the world will be more than united and on the same page it will be doing so in real time. Expect the human rights violations of yesterday to disappear in all nations, religion to be put in check and knowledge to be the universal truth. I would like to thank; John Kettlewell, Jon Haugan, Steven Genuser, Stacy, Allen, Steve Ford WB8IMY, Michael Tavern, Frank Morring, Kim Komando and a few other writers, researchers and industry insiders for all the data in our research. We have scoured over 20 magazines for the last year for bits and pieces of the puzzle and personally visited all kinds of people around the US for this input.

We at WashGuys are sitting on the latest and greatest technologies on this Planet. We will always be on the leading edge of anything that makes us great. And when we say us, we mean all of the US, but of course this costs the big bucks and we like out electronic toys, but it is not for everyone. Okay back to the talk. TracNet is another purely Internet Based satellite service and has download speeds of 400kbps, but since it is not directly two way it’s upload speed is 14.4 Mbps on a cell phone or at 9600 through the satellite, bummer, but it works no matter where you are in the US. Truck drivers like this one a lot. It also works about 100 miles from the coastline in a boat and is good on yachts. Many high-end motor homes have this system too. TrackNet uses the 802.11b wireless standard WiFi; this is at 11Mbps, same as an Ethernet network. The cool thing about this system is you can be outside on the grass in a park doing you work as long as you have the server in your car with the Trac net antenna set up. Of course you need some space for all this but the size of this technology is getting smaller and the price is coming down too. Right now this system costs about $6K. It uses the ExpressVu Bell Satellite and it requires a 14-inch antenna. Let me know if you want to see what the dome looks like. This will cost an additional $3,000. Cost is $ .99 per minute and after 900 minutes it is only $ .79 per minute. MotoSat System, 12Kbs on down load and 1.28Kbs on uplink all satellite, no cell phones unlimited use for $79 per month. Hell you can even watch TV on the damn thing.

Got to love the diehards from GM Hughes Spin off. What’s the catch? A 39 inch antenna, not exactly transportable or brief-casable. DataStorm it is called. Our WashGuy Command Center antenna is 42 inches high and 39 inches across in an ellipse shape. We believe the next wave of technology is where it is at however and predict this to be in place where WiFi is sitting on top of every billboard in the US for uplink and the antennas are 5 inches high and self tracking the downlink from the satellite and with this technology and user codes each company can help America track terrorists and once a terrorist is coded like a whale that has been tagged, you always know where he is. When will this be? Not long. Give it three, maybe four years or so tops, five if the FCC does not see it’s obvious value.

Another system, which may enter the market, is GE Capitals Americom Communications Unit. Our founder met the president of Americom once, about 8 years ago, interesting guy. Societe Europeene Des Satellite (SES) added these satellites to its 28 owned and 13 satellites that it has an interest in. Why? To have a piece at the broadband seamless global conductivity market. This was talked about in April 2 issue of Aviation Week and Space technology. This means that SES will also control AsiaSat and Embratel’s Brazil StarOne. Other articles to tell the history of this whole thing are; Nov 13 2000 AW&SPT and AW&SPT of July 24,2000. SES maybe the most profitable in the entire sector due to the contract backlogs of 6.4 Billion as of June 2001. So now what will they do with others entering the markets? It appears GE was smart to sell and now needs to get back into the game somehow. I see the coming of a new age. Where information, innovation, security, safety, will change the world. And just imagine the power it will give to all the research going on in the World. Very cool. Car Wash Guys are in close contact with these technologies so we can put a small antenna on every until and address the entire company and every crew in it every morning of everything going on by way of satellite video conferencing. WOW, we are almost here.

And that is the story of our Beta Test Project and we are glad to be a part of Communications History and we have now tested the satellite system in every city in the United States over 10,000 people. Think about it.

For Recreational Vehicles; DataStorm Two-Internet RV Satellite Systems

2008-01-11T01:41:00.001-08:00

If you own an RV and like to take long trips for months on end in your motor home and tour North America, then may I recommend the ultimate in Internet two-satellite systems. You see MotoSat has an Internet Broadband antenna, which can connect you any time and anywhere to the Internet via satellite. How well does it work? Well as one of the first beta testers I can tell you that I have personally used it in all 48 continental states and Nova Scotia and many of the Canadian Provinces.

Why is DataStorm the system to have? Well their new D3 system has even out done the D2 system and allows for simplistic operations and easy automatic location of the satellite by merely pressing a single button. Additionally it can find the satellite from nearly any angle or incline that your motor home or RV is parked at.

Why do I like this system? Simple really it gives me the freedom to go where I want and when I want and retrieve my emails or use the Internet to stay in touch with others. It allows me to set my own schedule or no schedule at all and best of all it allows me to stay on the road as long as I please to tour this great nation, so, please consider all this in 2006.

Free Internet Television Software As Freedom From Satellite TV Bondage

2008-01-11T01:40:00.000-08:00

Free satellite television software does that: It has freed me from the burden of monthly satellite TV subscription cost, and offers a wide range of viewing choices. Yes, thousands of TV channels and programs, including sports of all kinds from all over the world make up the package I presently use.

But there is an inherent danger if you just jump on the first Internet television software offer you come across. It happened to me. The very first “free Internet television software I downloaded did not perform to my satisfaction.

Most Vendors of free satellite TV software for watching satellite TV on your PC or Laptop make more claims than they can deliver. All that glitters are not gold. Ask of the experiences, advice or recommendation from your friends, colleagues or relatives who already use or know someone who has free satellite TV software for watching TV on PC before parting with your hard earned money.

• A quality Software for watching TV on PC or Laptop should come not very expensive.
• Hardware of any kind should not be part of the package
• Package should contain thousands of Satellite Channels and Programs from around the world, including sports of all kinds.
• Systems specifications should be from Pentium 2 and Windows 2000 up
• Package should include life time upgrade without further charges
• Package should include help center phone number and email address
• Terms should include your right to a refund if not satisfied.

Having said all that, note that you will enjoy your chosen free satellite TV on PC or Laptop software if you have broadband Internet connection. A PC or Laptop lower that Pentium 2 capacity may not be able to handle quality Internet television software.

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High Speed Satellite Internet Access for Rural America

2008-01-09T01:08:00.000-08:00

Do you feel the need for high speed Internet access and simply can’t get it? Not every home has access to DSL or Cable broadband Internet access services. In fact over 30 million people still can’t receive high speed Internet access. The costs of setting up DSL or cable access throughout the country, to each home, are in the billions of dollars. There are many promises that DSL or cable is coming, but when. Unfortunately it all boils down to economics, too few subscribers with too many miles. To many, satellite Internet access offers the solution. Satellite Internet service allows virtually everyone, anywhere to have access to lightning-fast broadband Internet access. There are two types of satellite Internet service, “one way” and “two way” systems.

With two way satellite systems the satellite dish sends and receives information over the Internet and delivers it your computer. The real benefit of a two way system is that you’re able to receive high speed access without tying up your phone line. Two way satellite service also give you an always on system. Download speeds can be as high as 1.5mpbs with upload speed about 128kbps.

One way satellite Internet access utilizes a dial up connection for upload page requests and offers similar download speeds of 256kbps to 1.5mbps. One way satellite Internet access is more reliable and economical than two-way satellite Internet services. It's faster and more reliable because one way satellite Internet doesn't experience the same time-out delays caused by "two-way" approach of uploading requests to the satellite. Satellites are really designed to broadcast and not receive information from small transmitters. One way satellite service takes advantage of satellite's strengths by using it for downloading of information only. As you know, when you're using a dial-up Internet service, your waiting time is based on downloading the information over your telephone line. The use of satellite Internet to download eliminates the problem.

If you are uploading tremendous amounts of information then a two way satellite system may be right for you. On the other hand, for average to moderate Internet surfers, one way satellite Internet access offers high speed that is reliable and much more affordable than two way access. Because of the simplicity and reliability, one way satellite Internet access is not regulated by the FCC. This gives the flexibility of choice of professional or self installation.

Put an end to your slow Internet access. Satellite Internet access may very well be the answer that you were looking for.

Stephen Long is an entrepreneur with many years of successful business experience in the ISP field. Get even more information on satellite Internet access from his website at http://satellite4internet.com

Beta Testing First Mobile Internet Satellite Broadband, Part II

2008-01-06T23:19:00.001-08:00

We were the first beta testers of a Mobile Command Center with full Internet Access in 1999. Our mobile command center was also the first unit with WiFi and Internet Mobile Access.

The next generation of this system of Broadband Satellites was introduced in 2004. And the next wave of technology almost exists for the 10 times that speed. Looks like Moore’s Law may just apply to Satellites, however with the former practice tries by Motorola and the incompetence with the FCC we saw previously we may find that there are significant obstacle to over come still.

The biggest gripe back then was the Iridium pricing of $134.50 per month and the ridiculous cost of $1.34 per minute. Of course GlobalStar proves that they are worse at 150 per month and 1.39 per minute and International calls at $1.79. The cool thing about Inmarsat is that it is 20 years old and still has the 9.6 kbps data speed and sometimes you can get the 64 kbps. Inmarsat A is ancient and 18,000 ships have the maritime Global distress system aboard. GMDSS. If you look at most all commercial ships you will see the antennas on top that can run fax machines, Telephones and various data interfaces. Previously they ran below deck Telex systems. This system as you would guess is purely analog which has much advantages in weather conditions at sea. Inmarsat B is a whole different story with it’s digital technology, you can definitely get 64 KBPS all day long for broadcasting audio streams, video (a little jumpy), and voice and fax transmissions.

The pricing of data transmission due to speeds can save users up to 40% simply because it takes less time per minute to down and upload data. Of course the hardware runs about $ 10K, but for what it is that is not bad considering the original costs of data transmissions. Now here is the new deal Inmarsat C, two way data communications, terminals are portable and small, brief case style. Costs for terminals are only $4K approx. and everyone in the TV business has one or more. Inmarsat also has a system for voice, which needs only a little antenna of 9.3 or more inches and comes in a small dome. These were recently featured in Popular Mechanics in Nov 01. Trac Phone antennas for boats, RVs etc are expensive at $6,500 but work well. This is also known as the SatCom system mobile. It is a briefcase laptop system and is only 5 lbs. Costs only $3,000. People call it their brief case phone. It uses a SIM card for multiple users a system if you will remember never took off in the US like the smart card phones in Europe. Remember the PCS Phones had that little slide in cards, but they were too expensive for mass production in cellular technology. Inmarsat F77 is another innovation of 2001. ISDN and mobile packet data service capabilities. Delivering Fax, phone, voice and data. 64kbs, Absolutely and without a problem. Almost trouble free, this is nearly fully operational. We are almost there. This technology takes advantage of the B-GAN services that will be provided by the Inmarsat 4 being launched in 2004.

This will be cool. US Based ComSat Mobile, a division of Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications has announced it’s cooperation with Fleet F77 in the first half of 2002. Ah ha, now we are getting somewhere ? Says the people at Stratos, who are arrogant Canadians. Why is this so cool? It means that users can send and receive data but only be charged for the data sent and received. Serf the web in broadband from anywhere or even a remote log cabin on vacation, emails and web browsing for about $89.95 per month all in real time with about 2-3 second delays for distance or in another system the one we have now it will be a half second delay with even higher speeds (I will talk further about this in a minute). Internet based systems like this means we can track every ship, truck, terrorist school bus in the country real time, just like they now track all the aircraft as we saw on TV during the 9-11 act. We watched charts of the US with every single aircraft flying.

Imagine the system capabilities for efficiency, safety, storm and weather watching, and safety of our people. I am really liking this a lot and everyone in America will be safe and the President can have his missile defense program because we will be able to track everything that moves which is not cloaked and right now that is everything that we know about. We can even track stealth bombers by frequency disruption patterns from cell phones. We win. Guess what these systems have a built in safety switch so important transmissions get there first for instance a ship in high seas in trouble, DEA transmitting while profiling a smuggler, or mayday distress calls. So if you are surfing or on line sending emails it will be delayed until the safety priorities are taken care of and at those speeds and numbers of users and the forthcoming Craig McCaw’s Law I predict to replace Moore’s Law for satellites that will not be more than a nano second by 2005. In other words you will assume a solar flare or even a thunder cloud. Before we go much further let me show you the research places to go to;

http://www.inmarsat.com

http://www.globalstar.com

http://www.iridium.com

http://www.orbcomm.com

http://www.msat.tmi.ca

http://www.motosat.com

http://www.kvh.com

http://www.optistreams.com

Orbicomm is another data source with no voice capacity and handles two-pager and alphanumeric operations using a small network of LEO Satellites. Another web site we found of interest to you if you are using any of these technologies is;

http://www.msua.org

End Part II

Beta Testing First Mobile Internet Satellite Broadband, Part I

2008-01-06T23:18:00.001-08:00

Being on the road has its advantages; the freedom is the biggest one. One draw back was the Internet Service, but having done much study on the mobile Internet Satellite Systems and future technologies; I was able to become a beta tester of the MotoSat system in 1999. I have used the system ever sense.

My company, the Car Wash Guys had joined forces with a Strategic Alliance of GM Hughes Satellite Division to beta test the First Fully Self contained, fully Networked Mobile Corporate Office, taking advantage of the newest in WiFi technology. We were the first in the world to have this powerful capabilities which at the time nearly blew away the Pentagon’s Performance with their 77 million dollar investment and Iridium Bailout.

Mobile Corporate Offices are the Wave of the future, where Network Centric Warfare (Net-Centric) in the marketplace combined with strategic mobile command centers used to create a network of networks, which will eventually dominate all of their market sectors. Corporate Giants are slowly learning the game is changing. And we are the ones teaching them. We are the leaders in technology and they will have to learn the hard way. Car Wash Guys are leading everyone's industry this time. As far as the car wash industry is concerned we left them in the dust a decade ago. Today we use 20 times less water, a third of the labor and spend less than a tenth of the capital to do it. We now have much bigger fish to fry as we go for the gold. To work with this technology you must move your business at the speed of thought.

We at our Bravo research team of WashGuys, had been studying the newest in satellite technologies. Most of our recent studies have been on satellite data transmissions and as many of you know we have become very knowledgeable over the years with satellite communications, I happened to live next door in Malibu from a physicist who worked at the Rockwell Research Center in Thousand Oaks CA. First we would like to talk about actually data transmission speeds and problems associated with relays and problems of security of data when data jumps from satellite to satellite or from satellite to ground. Also with the problems of relay where any and all data can be recorded. As everyone knows the Pentagon bailed out the Iridium project, which is good since we have learned so much from this. The 75 million dollar contract helped pay the bills of 7 million a month including the 40 million per year to Boeing who flies the satellites. Iridium was nice in that it covered the whole Earth, all oceans and remote areas, with spare satellites ready just in case. Iridium had 66 satellites in orbit in use at about 485,000 up. Very close and helps with data lag associated with satellites which is normally a half second or more. The data can be transmitted at 1Mbs, which is slow considering the Wash Guys data transmission capabilities of 10-12.265 Mps up load and the 1Mbs download, faster than that of the US Department of Defense. The other problem we see with their system is the relay in Tempe, AZ home of Motorola, which is unsafe due to the newest wave of possible terrorist devices such as the brief case electronic impulse devises which work from building tops and could easily destroy its relay station. This is why other systems, which are not voice systems and generally web based and data use satellites are much better such as the Globalstar System.

With Globalstar, which is in debt and filed bankruptcy, due to small amount of debt to Qualcomm who is also in trouble and Loral, it may cease to exist. EuroCom has a neat system, which is used in the shipping industry and there is an interesting article in Professional Mariner this month about them and a few others. It is similar to Imersat and supports PBX and PABX systems on ships. Of course the bent pipe approach by GlobalStar is worth considering its 48 operational satellites and the four spares. Only real problem is the range of 70 degrees north to 60 degrees south. And also the gaps if you let’s say in the middle of the ocean at sea level in the South Atlantic and or middle of the Pacific. Several satellites can transmit the coded signal but unlike the Iridium system the Satellites do not talk to themselves. But all in all Global Star data transmissions are still about 9.6 KBPS and actually slightly less than the Iridium system, which does not have the lapse in service.

The Iridium of course is the Arthur C. Clark theory in practice and is worthy of note; the big problem right now with data transmission is the problems with direct sight to satellite, which we have encountered. Hard for submarines, and below decks on vessels or in buildings. Good for catching bad guys who have to go out in the open to use the phone, they do not work in caves either. Iridium like all of Microsoft software has triple redundancy, and uses CDMA technologies to gateway the data from transmission point into the terrestrial system. Inmarsat Systems include the I-4 system, which can transmit data at 432 MBPS turns out to be excellent for things like video conferencing. The newest satellites by Inmarsat are said to be able to 10 times more communications than the current ones. Since the Inmarsat satellites are at 22,300 miles up three satellites cover the Earth with 3 back-ups. But remember with that altitude there is a time delay. You will notice this when you see video feed from the Middle East Wars on live broadcasts on TV, CNN.
End Part I

Satellite TV Providers offer High-Speed Internet Connection

2008-01-03T22:34:00.001-08:00

Both DirecTV and Dish TV recently announced they will bundle their Satellite TV service with high-speed Internet service via satellite through WildBlue Communications.

Cable television has been leading the way, bundling not only cable TV, but phone and high-speed Internet services. People are looking for two things when it comes to television and Internet connection – price and service. Cable has been aggressively responding, and Satellite TV is starting to get the message.

WildBlue launched its high-speed Internet connection service a year ago and has 60,000 subscribers. Their monthly service ranges from $49.95 to $79.95, with download speeds of up to 1.5 megabits per second. Their one draw back is the $299 equipment charge.

Pricing is yet to be determined for Dish Network and DirecTV packages bundled with WildBlue services, but they will have to offer a smaller equipment charge, or no charge at all in order to be competitive.

Satellite TV companies have offered DSL Internet connection for some time. They attempted to market to people without cable access in rural and remote areas. But both DirecTV and Dish Network have had miserable sales due to uncompetitive prices. DirecTV charged $580 for installation alone. The only people who bought the services were those that had no other alternative for high-speed connection, but now local phone services are able to reach these customers with radio towers.

Bundled Services is the Future

Customers don’t want to deal with a myriad of companies. They demand more simplicity. They want to deal with a single company that is willing to discount multiple services.

Comcast, the largest cable provider in Colorado, offers packages starting at $112 for cable TV, Internet service at 6 megabits per second and phone service. According to Cindy Parsons, spokeswoman for Comcast Colorado:

"We are accustomed to competition and expect there will be a wide variety of promotions from our competitors."

Qwest Communications recently dropped the price of its bundled services. New customers can pay about $87 per month for local and long distance calling, 1.5-megabits Internet speeds and satellite TV service.

The two satellite TV powerhouses will have to offer similar bundled prices if they are going to remain competitive. And equally important is their Internet connection service will need to be reliable.

This new deal with WildBlue Communications will help Dish Network and DirecTV better compete with cable and telephone companies such as Comcast and Qwest. Consumers should benefit with alternative solutions and lower prices.

Fred Waters is author of the Satellite TV Guide, where you can find the best deals on Satellite TV

Broadband Internet by Satellite and Bad Weather Issues

2008-01-03T22:33:00.000-08:00

One of the greatest inventions in Broadband Internet has to be the incredible service offered by Broadband Internet Satellite company Direct PC, which is part of the Direct TV Hughes Network. This allows you to get your Internet service via satellite. It is very high-speed although there is a half-second delay from the satellite for uploading which you need to get use to although it seems as fast as the fastest DCL line I have ever used.

The only draw back is in severe storms or rain clouds you can often lose the signal, however with any electronics it is not always too awfully wise to be using lots of electrical stuff during thunder and lightning storms you know? Last year I fried my modem trying to stay online during one of those superstorm thunder cells? Dah, we have all seen enough storm stories to figure out that is a losing proposition indeed.

However besides that one little problem of the Bad Weather Issues, I must say the service is good and the speed kicks everyone’s butt and well I am a happy camper with mine. Although I do not always use it having several other options, it is my first choice for Broadband Internet Service and it makes so much sense for so many reasons. Maybe you might like this in 2006?

How to Watch Satellite TV on the Internet Without Restrictions

2008-01-01T22:17:00.001-08:00

TV viewers are always on the search for methods to watch satellite TV on the internet. You are probably one of them. It should therefore be your desire to find online sources where you can truly watch satellite TV on the internet. This article will show you how to watch satellite TV on the internet. And to top it up, we will learn how to do so without restrictions and for free. How’s that?

The methods I am showing you to watch satellite TV on the internet are quite new. What you are used to in the past – the satellite TV dish systems and satellite TV subscriptions can be put aside once you learn how to watch satellite TV on the internet absolutely without footing heavy monthly bills or paying for expensive installation of satellite TV dish. As of now, there are essentially 3 ways.

1. Internet Satellite TV Websites

There are now satellite TV websites that offer you free TV broadcasts. You can get on to some of these sources like Wfitv.com, ChannelChooser.com and BeelineTV.com where you get to watch satellite TV on the internet without paying any single fee. These are free TV channels broadcast for public viewing. You can actually find several decent satellite TV channels to watch. It really is not so bad if you just want to catch a TV show in your leisure time and since it is free, why not?

But there are some setbacks when you watch TV on these internet websites. Since many people also want to catch a free show, you would realize that there could be thousands of viewers accessing the websites simultaneously. This can really bring about a huge meltdown on the websites and slow down the streaming speed.

2. Hardware like PCTV Card

When we talk about hardware used to watch satellite TV on the internet, we are actually referring to PCTV cards. These are a notch better than satellite TV dishes. It is a piece of equipment that you fix onto your computer that will turn your PC into an instant satellite TV. This card can be quite powerful and allows you to get access to hundreds of satellite TV channels. Once again, the viewing of internet satellite TV channels is free as the programs are what people call free-to-air or FTA TV. But the cards are not exactly cheap. In some cases, they are priced out of the market and not within the reach of an average income earner, especially for the multi-functional and branded ones.

3. PC Satellite TV Software

PC satellite TV software is the latest offering for anyone who wishes to watch satellite TV on the internet without restrictions. It is a piece of software used to deliver more than 2000 to 3000 satellite TV channels directly onto your computer. All the satellite TV channels are from international FTA TV stations. This means that you also get to watch foreign language channels. Naturally, there are thousands of English ones that screen satellite TV programs like the latest movies, TV shows, geographic channels, local and world news, LIVE sports, music videos and so on. In terms of cost, it is much cheaper than PCTV cards and installation is a piece of cake for most people.

Discover from my free satellite TV guide how you can instantly watch satellite TV on the internet with PC satellite TV software.

Broadband Internet By Satellite for Your Motor Home

2007-12-29T01:49:00.001-08:00

Broadband Internet by Satellite is about the coolest invention in the World and indeed it has helped the unconnected become connected even if they live in the middle of nowhere. But it gets better than that even. Did you know you can get a special satellite antenna hooked up on your motor home or recreational vehicle that will enable you to get the Internet anywhere in North America?

Well it is true and I was one of the first 30 people with this system in 1999 and have now tried it out across America and it works killer in all the lower 48 states, most of Canada and some of Alaska, well anywhere you would want to venture in an RV in Alaska anyway. If you are writer or have a profession, which does not require a location or perhaps you just love the great outdoors, are retired and traveling full time, you should look into getting one of these great systems.

They are not cheap and run about $5,000 to $8,000 depending on where you have it installed and which system you get, but let me tell you it is worth it of have total freedom while traveling. There is nothing cooler than a Broadband Internet hookup by Satellite for your Motor Home or Recreational Vehicle. So, you may wish to consider this in 2006 and you will be glad you did.

Watch Internet Satellite TV - Must-Have Online Guide

2007-12-26T23:02:00.001-08:00

Most people are clueless when it comes to watching internet satellite TV. They want to watch internet satellite TV but have the slightest inkling about what it is exactly and how to go about getting it. Viewers just hop onto any offer that comes along only to be disappointed with the quality. Or they simply sit on the fence and adopt a wait-and-see attitude. Either way, both groups of viewers are not able to enjoy the quality TV offered by the experience when you watch satellite TV on the internet. Be a wise and informed consumer as I share some of the stuff you really need to be aware of when looking for the proper set up to watch internet satellite TV.

The basic requirement to set up your computer to watch internet satellite TV is to install a piece of software called PC satellite TV software. All the other PC requirements such as internet connection speed, CPU processor speed and the minimum RAM are aspects you should also pay attention to. Be sure to check these against what is stated on the software specifications listed on the website. If your PC meets the requirements, the software would be able to deliver a good experience to you. On top of that you would be glad to know that there are choices of PC satellite TV software in the market. This can also be a double-edged sword as you may then be undecided on which one to use to watch internet satellite TV. Some software companies make ridiculous claims but are unable to deliver. Yet there are a handful of them which are excellent in standard and quality. Look out at the end of the article for my newsletter that spills the beans about PC satellite TV software.

Here’s some attributes to watch out for in internet satellite TV software.

1. Number of satellite TV stations covered by the package must be at least 1000. They must also include TV stations from major cities in the world and not only that, programs must be multi-genre from sports to TV shows. Sports fans would be glad to know that the top PC satellite TV software do provide sports channels like American NBA, ESPN Sports and more.

2. Excellent customer service and technical support are important. If they are able to deliver around-the-clock service, it is worth giving your business to them.

3. Positive testimonials from existing customers speak a lot about their business and level of service and product quality. Look out for them.

4. Downloading and installation must be fast and easy to execute. Difficult ones or non-user-friendly interfaces are big headaches. Run at first sight!

5. One time pricing for the PC satellite TV software with free upgrades for life. This is a valuable part when you look for a software application to watch internet satellite TV. Compare the prices around for the best deal.

These are some useful tips you should seriously consider when buying internet satellite TV software to watch internet satellite TV. Getting one that fulfils the criteria would put you in a good position to enjoy quality TV viewing. You would not regret your decision then.

If you are truly keen to discover the options you have to watch internet satellite TV and more about PC satellite TV software, do sign up for my informative and free satellite TV mini-series packed with useful and hot tips.

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Tips On How To Choose A Satellite Internet Service Provider

2007-12-23T22:30:00.000-08:00

Satellite internet access is one of the ways that you can have a broadband internet connection that will allow you to surf the web at high speeds. But not only that, it's also the only broadband internet connection that is able to be portable and taken where ever you want within the northern hemisphere.

This is because, unlike cable and DSL. internet connections, satellite internet access is not dependent on physical lines or cables in order to transmit the data. Instead, the internet data is transferred to a network of satellites orbiting high above the earth in our atmosphere where it is then redirected back down to earth and received by those who have the equipment necessary to decode it and display it on their computer. So as long as you have an unobstructed view of the southern sky anywhere within the Northern Hemisphere, you most likely will be able to receive satellite internet services.

But how do you decide on which internet service provider to use? Here are a few guidelines to help you make your decision:

1. One of the first considerations is what equipment is provided by the company when you sign up, and what equipment will you have to purchase on your own? This can be an important consideration, as some satellite internet service providers can charge a significant amount for the initial equipment needed to get started.

2. Another important consideration is how fast and reliable their internet service is. It would be a good idea to find out not only how fast the download speeds are, but also how fast you can upload data to the internet, especially if you tend to work with large files. Also be sure to check on their reliability percentage record to get an idea of how consistent you can expect their service to be.

3. It would be good to find out whether or not you can connect more than one computer at a time to their service, and if so how were those connections made? For instance, will it require you to set up a wireless network in order to connect multiple computers to the same terminal?

4. Before you sign a contract be sure that you understand how long the contract will be in force, and if there are any penalties that you will have to pay for canceling their service before the contract expires.

5. Also don't forget to ask about technical support. How often it is available? For instance, is it available 24 hours a day, or only during certain hours of the day? And what kind of support is it? Is provided in person over the telephone, or just online?

Getting high speed internet access by means of a satellite internet service provider is not all that difficult, and if you follow the suggestions and tips provided above, it should help you select the provider that will best fit your needs.

Steadman Issenburg writes on many consumer related topics including communication. You can find satellite internet service providers and satellite dish internet access and more by visiting our communication website.

How To Watch PC Satellite TV On The Internet Without Hassle

2007-12-20T22:27:00.001-08:00

Folks are constantly looking out for new ways to watch satellite TV on the internet for free. Does that describe you? If my guess is correct, you are hoping you can find a reliable source to watch satellite TV on the internet. I will divulge a few easy ways to watch satellite TV on the internet so that you can get started quickly. And we will also see how we can do so for free. Ok?

Be prepared to discover a few new ways to watch satellite TV on the internet. Forget about the old satellite TV dish systems and the expensive satellite TV services you are paying for now. Currently, there are 3 main methods.

1. Online Satellite TV Sites

Several satellite TV stations now operate online and provide free satellite TV programs for you to watch. Anyone can get on to websites like Wfitv.com, ChannelChooser.com and BeelineTV.com where you get to watch satellite TV on the internet instantly. The TV broadcasts are all free to watch. Do not expect to be able to watch hundreds of quality TV channels but a dozen of decent programs are still available. Free TV is still worth something isn’t it?

However, this method to watch satellite TV on the internet is not perfect. The problem is too many people watch free TV at the same time. Because of the high traffic volume, the servers cannot take the loading at times and transmission of the TV signals can be extremely slow.

2. PCTV Cards

There is nothing magical about this hardware PCTV card but it sure can do a fine job in enabling us to watch satellite TV on the internet. PCTV cards are far more superior than satellite TV dishes. PCTV cards come in two versions – an external plug-and-play device or an internal card that needs to be installed onto your motherboard. One good thing about PCTV cards is it can deliver hundreds of TV channels to you to watch. All the satellite TV channels are free since they are broadcast from FTA TV stations. The only trouble is that they can be quite costly. They can cost up to $400 for a quality card with TV recording function.

3. PC Satellite TV Software

PC satellite TV software is a new creation for anyone to watch satellite TV on the internet. The software enables your computer to broadcast more than 3000 satellite TV channels. These TV programs are broadcast from all over the world. It is a bonus to you if you are looking for foreign channels. From movies to music, the satellite TV channels cover quite a wide selection. The PC satellite TV software also costs no more than $60 and is within the reach of even teenagers.

Sign up for my free satellite TV guide for more useful information about satellite TV and learn how you can quickly watch satellite TV on the internet with PC satellite TV software.

High Speed Internet - Using A Satellite Service

2007-12-18T22:41:00.000-08:00

High Speed Internet and Satellite Service

Most people associate high speed Internet access with either a cable or DSL modem. You can however gain high speed Internet access using Satellite service. Most satellite service providers offer high speed connections to the Internet. Some offer better quality support and services than others, so it is important you do your homework and investigate a company's offerings before committing to satellite high speed Internet services.

Advantages of Satellite High Speed Internet

Here are some advantages of satellite high speed Internet services:

If you already use a satellite service provider for your television programming, chances are you can use the same provider to gain access to high speed Internet services.

Most high speed satellite services offer two-way and high speed access to the Internet that enable a constant connection to the Web.

You can use satellite high speed Internet without tying up your phone line. Thus you don't have to worry about missing important calls and you won't have to worry about slow dial up services.

Most satellite providers offer professional installation of high speed equipment when you buy a satellite.

You can get satellite high speed Internet services anywhere in the U.S., making this service more widely available than DSL.

High speed Internet provided by satellite services often results in smooth downloads of audio and video data on the web.

High speed Internet using a satellite service is a good choice for anyone that doesn't live in the normal access or service area for Cable or DSL services. While Satellite is often more expensive than DSL or Cable, it is a good choice for people that wouldn't otherwise have access to high speed Internet.

Article by Frank Owen, visit his web site on high speed internet for more information on cable, dsl and other high speed internet services http://www.highspeedinternetchoice.com

Ka Band -Affordable Satellite Internet On The Way!

2007-12-15T04:31:00.001-08:00

Ka Band VSAT* satellite internet technology has enormous possibilities for telecommuters, rural locations and eventually for Motor Home users around the U.S. - if it works! Ka Band satellite internet is an all new approach to sending and receiving internet traffic from space (satellites used for internet are at least 23,000 miles from Earth). *Very small aperture terminal.

The key improvements in Ka band technology from the “blanket” approach used up to now are:

1. Ka Band employs “spot beams” rather than broadcasting over an entire Continent….a far more efficient use of the available bandwidth resulting in lower monthly service cost to end users (as low as $49 per mo.).

2. Ka Band doesn’t require a very large dish (the dish is about the size of a trash can lid) to produce high speed internet in either direction (downloads & uploads are very fast), resulting in a lower equipment cost to consumers.

3. Ka Band uses technology that drastically lowers latency (the “lag” created by data traveling all the way to space and back).

When available, Ka band will enable remote teleworkers and consumer users to surf, work and email successfully at speeds approaching DSL & Cable for roughly $450-$650 for equipment and $49.00 to $95.00 per month for service. Users can expect download speeds at roughly 1500 kbps (kilobits per second) and upload speeds from 128-256 kbps, more than enough to handle most any work or leisure scenario. The cost is higher than DSL and Cable but when you can’t get anything but dial-up, the cost might well be worth it for the 20,000,000 or so folks out there with nothing but a phone (if that!). Another benefit of this technology is users will now be able to take advantage of Voice over IP (using the internet to make regular phone calls). Current satellite technology (Direcway and Starband) has too much inherent latency to allow successful VOIP, unless you are willing to say “over” like a walkie-talkie connection, after each sentence! I currently make unlimited calls Nationwide for a flat cost of $25.00 per month and nobody can tell the difference in voice quality. I can call Europe for about $.03 per minute or less! The savings are big, but for some rural homeowners it might be the only telephone service they are able to get.

The service will initially be offered by Wild Blue Communications, a Denver based company, owned by several major Media outfits. Two other companies, SES Americom and Echostar have indicated they will join in the fray by next year. They are planning to start offering service sometime in the 2nd Quarter of 2005…….but I don’t expect it to be universally available until late in 2005. I will have monthly updates on the progress they are making at: www.vsatus.com . If you have been waiting for super fast internet service, your ship might have finally come in!

Randy Scott has been involved in the bidirectional satellite internet industry from it’s beginning as a Sr. Sales Engineer, consultant and business owner. Randy is the founder of VSAT U.S., a consulting and sales agent, representing the most prestigious satellite internet providers in the U.S. For more information about Ka Band technology or current VSAT satellite internet offerings, visit http://www.vsatus.com or email info@vsatus.com .

Satellite TV Internet Service - Turn your PC into TV

2007-12-13T22:13:00.001-08:00

Now you can turn your Computer into a super power entertainment system. Many people wish to have a second TV in their household simply to avoid miniature wars over the possession of remote. Now it is possible to have a powerful satellite TV on your PC itself.

And for that no costly hardware is needed. A number of companies have come up with a software solution. With the help of that special software you can turn your PC into a satellite TV playing thousands of entertainment channels from all over the world. This is a clean and simple software solution. No messing up with installing expensive adapters. So, even a computer novice can use this.

And the nice part, the software is quite inexpensive (costs around 50 dollars).

You don’t need expensive hardware in your PC because these companies have set up a server farm that receives the satellite TV programs, converts the programs to digital format and makes them available over Internet as media streams so that users all over the world can receive the Satellite TV programs using their computer. And as the signal is in digital format computers can receive it without any extra adapter.

Unlike other TV services it is not subscription based system that is you don’t have pay every month to get the service. You invest only one time and that is for the software. Keep distance from any company that’s asking for monthly fees.

And there are certain things you’d like to check up before selecting your brand of software, things like whether the software will run on the version of Windows you have, whether it will be accessible from your country etc. Though most of the software works with almost all the versions of windows and can be used from anywhere in the world where there is an Internet connection.

Want to know about the satellite-TV-on-Internet service I like most. Read about it here http://pwrinfo.com/satellitetvonline/

Bleeding Edge or Expensive Enterprise Satellite Internet?

2007-12-07T22:44:00.001-08:00

The State of Satellite Internet in 2005

For those businesses unable can't get T1, Cable or DSL internet service for less than half a year's Gross Profit, vsat (very small aperture terminal) satellite internet is about the only way to obtain decent internet speed. Over the last two years or so many companies have advertised about upcoming solutions to this issue...after all, the business internet industry is huge and growing by giant leaps each year and there are potential profits out there.

Let's take a look at what is currently available and what is on the way:

Available Ku Band Enterprise Systems

This is a "catch all" phrase covering the more expensive equipment and service offered by several large uplink comapnies. It is characterized by larger satellite dishes (typically 1.0 meter or larger), more powerful transmitters (at least 2 watts) and less populated transponders than the "residential" or "small business" setup's available from Direcway, Starband and Wildblue. The result is more consistent, faster service.....what most businesses expect.

There are two general avenues you can take regarding speed and throughput: Shared or dedicated bandwidth - and the difference in price is staggering. For most business applications, shared bandwidth (the less expensive choice) will work fine - giving a company 1.5 kbps downloads and 256 kbps uploads over 90% of the time for prices in the $400-$1500 range. The crucial element of ANY offering is the "contention ratio" - how much they oversell the product or the number of concurrent users they allow on a transponder. Any company that does not put the ratio in writing is not worth doing business with - period...and any company with a contention ratio above 20-1 is not offering you true Enterprise service. With dedicated service (Guaranteed speeds) you will spend over $1,900 per month (up to several thousand per month), but will have service that is nearly bulletproof.

The most tested and dependable Enterprise setup available today in N. America is centered around a modem designed by iDirect Technologies http://www.idirect.net. This is a proven system that will give you what you pay for.

Other systems are coming into the marketplace like the ViaSat Surfbeam DOCSIS setup and another DOCSIS product from Telnor; however, this is very new technology and certainly qualifies as "Bleeding Edge". Only three companies have the equipment to make it work right now and there are bumps in the road. Surfbeam and Telnor's big promise is a better utilization of available ku bandwidth, but no field results have confirmed this yet to my knowledge.

If it provides similar speeds during field testing, it will force iDirect to rethink modem pricing as the DOCSIS setup can be installed for about $500-$1,000 less.

Wireless and Satellite Internet Technology On The Horizon

The Satellite Internet world could be turned on it's head in the coming years as WIMAX emerges. It is a grand plan by Intel and others to cover very large areas of the world with a brand of microwave technology capable of sending data extremely fast to small antennas at homes and businesses. The big difference between WIFI and WIMAX is the distance covered by the main antenna.....the claim is 15-30 miles! Talk about bleeding edge....many of the "Big Boys" including Nokia and Cisco have abandoned plans to invest in it and speak of it as a bad business model to try to replace DSL. They point out that there are currently over 15 "standards" for the technology, not exactly a harmoneous start!

Ka band satellite internet for Enterprise has some real promise. The ability to "reuse" bandwidth, if the concept works, will enable companies to have T1 speeds or greater at any business location for much less than a T1 cost. A unit of SkyTerra Communications - the company managing Hughes Network Systems now, is working on advanced ka band spot beam technology to that end.

The greatest challange facing the satellite internet industry during the next 24 months is figuring out how to make profit.....in the absence of someone finding a business model that can show consistant profit, all of the transponder space allocated to internet will quickly be redeployed to HDTV or other types of profitable communication....bet on it!
Randy Scott has been involved in the bi-directional satellite internet industry from it’s beginning as a Sr. Sales Engineer, consultant and business owner. Randy is the founder of VSAT U.S., a consulting and sales organization, representing the most prestigious satellite internet providers in the America’s. For more information about current VSAT satellite internet offerings including Ka band, visit http://www.vsatus.com or email randy@vsatus.com

Business Satellite Internet Products Compared - 2005

2007-12-04T23:24:00.002-08:00

There are a number of options available for Business Class Satellite Internet connectivity in the U.S. today. New offerings seem to launch every week in 2005 and it is becoming a bit confusing for the business owner who can’t obtain traditional high speed internet or can’t afford the expense of running a T1 line to a location off the beaten path. I’ve outlined below several options for business with the positive aspects as well as negative where applicable. Each company and heavy individual user has different needs, so no one platform is a “one size fits all”. I will outline them and you decide:

1. iDirect Platform:

This is a proven Enterprise platform which provides a wide range of dependable speeds for most any business, government or heavy use individual. Download speeds from 64 kbps to over 2000 kbps and Upload speeds from 64 kbps to over 1000 kbps are available. The platform supports “shared bandwidth” or guaranteed “QOS” bandwidth at much higher pricing. In the U.S. a 1.2 meter dish is standard. Equipment Cost: Equipment – A 2 watt system will cost about $2,700 installed. A 4 watt system is about $4,300 installed. Monthly Service: A minimum circuit is about $250. A typical setup of 1000/256 kbps is $499 per month for a shared bandwidth-no FAP setup. For about $350 per month you can get 2000/500 kbps service with a 3 GB throughput allowance per month. There is a cost of $.09 per MB thereafter. The “shared bandwidth” package is far more predictable with the iDirect platform than with DirecWay or Starband setup’s. You can expect to see the advertised speeds 85 % of the time or better.

2. Surfbeam Platform:

This product is in the process of being introduced in America. Surfbeam uses the same platform basically that a cable or DSL provider would use, except it is satellite internet. It is much less expensive than “Enterprise” grade systems. There is only one provider ready to launch this platform in the U.S. and they should begin shipping equipment by April 1, 2005. In most cases a 1.2 meter dish will be utilized with a 2-3 watt transmitter. Download speeds of 1500 kbps and uploads in excess of 500 kbps are the advertised speeds; however, this hasn’t been verified in the field as of this article date. Equipment Cost: Ranging from $1,295 - $1,995 including installation. Monthly Service: Ranging from $95 - $400.

3. Starband 484 Platform U.S. :

This is the “beefed up” version of Starband service designed to attract small businesses and heavy individual users. This is DVB (digital video broadcast) technology which is converted to IP – the conversion process is the problem. It adds to overall latency and even with higher upload speeds than their consumer products (they advertise “up to” 256 kbps in Turbo Max mode- unclear what that really is), they don’t support VNP traffic or VOIP connections. Download speeds are listed as up to 20 times faster than dialup…whatever that means. Dish size is 24”x36” and transmitter strength not given. Equipment Cost: $900 + shipping + installation (price not given) Monthly Service: $160

4. DirecWay Business Plus Service (U.S. only):

This is the DirecWay “beefed up” version of service. The only meaningful difference between this platform and the Starband setup above is DirecWay has more experience “massaging” the DVB conversion to IP and possibly more advanced acceleration techniques. They will support some types of VPN and VOIP, but it requires expensive equipment ($2,000+) to be placed at the satellite location and at Headquarters for a VPN circuit- often to the chagrin of the IT department at HQ. Inadequate upload speeds for heavy VPN “chatty” programs still plague this platform. You can expect download speeds ranging from 800 kbps to 1500 kbps or more. Upload speeds range from 29 kbps to 90 kbps. This system uses a .98 meter dish and 1 watt transmitter. Equipment Cost: $900 + $375 installation (shipping included) Monthly Service: $129+

5. Ka Band Satellite Internet:

When this technology becomes available the summer of 2005, it could literally shake the foundation of the satellite internet world – or not! It is a technology that has been many years and over 1.5 Billion dollars in the making. There will be 30 spot beams aimed at the U.S. and 5 used by uplink centers with the initial satellite (Telesat’s Anik F2) which will be operated by Wildblue Communications, a Denver, Co. based company. It is being targeted to small business operators and consumers in rural areas through a network of rural electric operators (NRTC) initially and through two national distributors as the year progresses. If it works as advertised it will permit telecommuters to successfully VPN into home office much like they would with a cable or DSL connection – except at somewhat slower speeds (due to about 500ms of latency). Still, it has a lot of promise for the small businessman. They will not offer an Enterprise solution for some time- if ever. With a satellite dish about the size of a trashcan lid (.67 meters) and a two watt transmitter, users will be able to download at speeds up to 1500 kbps and upload at speeds ranging from 128 kbps to 256 kbps. Equipment Cost: $300-$500 Installation: $ ?? Monthly Service: Three plans with varying download speeds

$49 – 500 kbps download speeds

$69 – 1000 kbps

$79 – 1500 kbps It is unclear whether the upload speeds shown above will apply to all service levels.

At this time, I am recommending that small and medium businesses needing connectivity right away, go with the more proven iDirect platform. You can learn more about it and other offerings at www.vsatus.com or email sales@vsatus.com .

Randy Scott is the founder of VSAT U.S., a Colorado based sales and consulting firm which provides VSAT satellite internet platforms to business and heavy individual users throughout the America’s and most of the world. Randy has over 10 years experience in the high technology field, both in bi-directional satellite internet and industrial computer hardware as a business owner and Sr. Sales Engineer. You can reach Randy by email: sales@vsatus.com or toll free@ 1-866-978-4613.

Satellite Internet Service - Is It Right For You?

2007-12-04T23:24:00.001-08:00

Though not as fast as DSL or cable Internet service, satellite Internet service is much faster than 56K dialup service, and is available to anyone in the United States who has a clear view of the southern sky.

Satellite Internet Service Features

* Satellite Internet service is up to 10 times faster than dialup service, so you can surf the web and download files in a fraction of the time it takes with dialup.

* Satellite Internet service is always on, so you don't have to wait to 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, plus you won't miss any telephone calls.

Satellite Internet Compared to DSL and Cable

To give you an idea of the differences between high-speed services, here's a comparison of satellite TV service from DirecWay, versus DSL and Cable service from EarthLink. For more information on these services click on the links below.

Speed

* Satellite Internet service: Up to 10 times faster than dialup service (700 Kbps download speed and 128 Kbps upload speed.

* DSL Internet service: Up to 70 times faster than dialup service (up to 3 Mps download speed and 128 upload speed).

* Cable Internet service: Up to 100 times faster than dialup service (up to 5 Mps download speed and 384 Kbps upload speed.

Monthly Service Fee

* Satellite Internet service: From $59.99 per month.

* DSL Internet service: $19.95 for the first six months, then $39.95 thereafter.

* Cable Internet service: $29.95 for the first 6 months, then $41.95 thereafter.

Equipment Cost

* Satellite Internet service: $499.98.

* DSL Internet service: Free.

* Cable Internet service: Free.

Installation

* Satellite Internet service: Free.

* DSL Internet service: Do it yourself or pay an installer.

* Cable Internet service: Free.

Activation Fee

* Satellite Internet service: None.

* DSL Internet service: None.

* Cable Internet service: None.

Email Accounts

* Satellite Internet service: 5 accounts.

* DSL Internet service: 8 accounts.

* Cable Internet service: 8 accounts.

Virus, Spam, and Spyware Protection:

* Satellite Internet service: Yes.

* DSL Internet service: Yes.

* Cable Internet Service: Yes.

Customer Service

* Satellite Internet service: 24/7 toll-free telephone and Internet service.

* DSL Internet service: 24/7 toll free-telephone and Internet service.

* Cable Internet Service: 24/7 toll free-telephone and Internet service.

DirecWay Satellite Internet Service

DirecWay is the largest and most reliable satellite Internet service. Most other satellite TV providers are actually DirecWay affiliates, meaning they use DirecWay's equipment and satellites, but offer different services.

DirecWay 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 faster and cheaper than satellite service, I recommend clicking on the links below to see if they are available in your area.

If not, then satellite is the way to go if you want high-speed Internet service.

Click on the following link for more information on satellite Internet service, or these links for ordering information and the latest offers from DISH Network satellite Internet service or DIRECTV satellite Internet service.

Brian Stevens is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written extensively on satellite Internet service.

Watch Satellite TV on PC With Internet TV Softwares

2007-12-03T02:39:00.000-08:00

Watching TV shows over the internet continues to rise in popularity. Studies indicate that there are over 3.6 billion "video streams" watched by internet viewers.

In fact, the regular internet user spends nearly forty one days each year being online or approximately 164 minutes per day; likewise, researches reveal that 148 minutes per day are spent watching television. This supports studies done in September 2005 that most individuals spend almost eight hours a day using 2 or even more media simultaneously.

Rather than subscribing to satellite, phone company or cable services to watch TV shows that may provide you up to 700 hundred channels you will never be able watch, watching TV shows over the internet allows you to pick out shows that you prefer watching as well as watching it on a schedule that fits your daily timetable.

Internet TV softwares can be downloaded unto your PC instantly and delivers the following features:

- Watching TV shows with internet software requires no special or extra hardware.

- Watching TV shows with internet software requires no monthly subscription charges, only a one time fee ranging from 30-50 dollars.

- Watching TV shows with internet software has no banners, online advertising or popups.

- Watching TV shows with internet software offers you nearly 1,500 channels.

- When channels are introduced you can generally add them with no additional fees.

- Watching TV shows with internet software, you will have your own personalized collection of favorite channels.

- Enhanced interface, easy to use.

- High and low Bandwidth Stations so to adapt to all kinds of "internet connections".

When watching TV shows over the internet, generally, your PC must have:

1. The most recent version of "Macromedia Flash" installed.

2. The most recent version of "Windows Media Player".

3. You must disable your PC pop-up blocker

4. You should have ideally a "Broadband" internet connection.

Watching TV shows over the internet is cheap and easy. You can now save your favorite channels from specific sites and not have to look for what you desire to watch any longer.

For listings of hundreds of live worldwide channels, please visit http://www.watch-tv-online.info/.

Watch Internet Satellite TV or Plain TV

2007-12-01T02:00:00.000-08:00

TV viewers are interested to know if they should watch internet satellite TV just like others who are doing so. Many of us have grown up with the traditional TV set and the cube that makes noises and flashes images has very much been ingrained in our lives and entertainment world. Screens are getting larger and resolution has gotten even sharper each day. We are even able to spot the little speck on the face of our favourite movie star. While this may be the case and there is still a place for our conventional TV sets, the programs we watch are shifting towards online platforms. So an expected rise in the numbers who watch internet satellite TV is in the horizon.

On average, more than 30 hours are spent in a week in the life of an average American in front of the TV screen. This means that you spend about close to 1 year out of every 5 years you live watching TV. According to a recent survey, more than 19 million folks in US subscribe to satellite TV services. This figure has since been rising without any slowdown in sight. The question is whether it will threaten the existence of analog TV broadcasting to the point where it vanishes from our homes.

People watch internet satellite TV because they get to enjoy digital quality TV. This is way more superior to the quality of analog TV. Let us get specific about the advantages in watching internet satellite TV over watching analog TV.

1. Hundreds of Satellite TV Channels

Depending on the software you use, you could potentially be able to access hundreds to thousands of TV channels when you watch internet satellite TV.

2. Digital Picture and Audio Quality

If you are receiving digital satellite TV broadcasts, the picture and audio quality must be better than the analog signals.

3. Digital Video Recording (DVR)

Digital video recording capabilities are available with some satellite TV systems. This is useful as you can then record shows that you wish to keep for future viewing.

4. High-Definition (HD) Receivers

Using High-Definition (HD) receivers mean that you can watch internet satellite TV movies and other videos in HD TV format.

5. Software and Internet Connection Instead of Satellite Dish

Watching internet satellite TV makes use of a PC satellite TV software and internet connection rather than satellite dish. This is much easier to set up. Technology has made it so convenient to watch internet satellite TV. But it comes with a price tag though not a high one for sure. PC satellite TV software used for TV viewing costs less than the price of a meal for two at a local restaurant.

Analog TV viewers are missing out on what this satellite TV software can offer. At the very least, the number of programs provided, the low price tag and the convenience of installation are enough reasons for anyone to consider this option to watch internet satellite TV. Discover for yourself more about PC satellite TV software and how it can help you watch internet satellite TV while you are surfing the net.

Davion is a great fan of TV shows. Sign up for his Satellite TV Mini-Series for instant quick tips on how you can watch satellite TV on PC, tuning into hundreds of LIVE world channels of sports, news, movies, music and kids program without paying monthly subscriptions.

Consolidation of Satellite Internet Industry

2007-11-29T03:15:00.001-08:00

The winds of change are blowing in the vsat satellite internet industry...again! During the next six to twelve months I expect to see a good number of buyouts of companies who are not able to keep up with the rapid changes in technology and the costs associated with staying in the race for satellite internet customers. The area of greatest consolidation should come to the Small Business to Enterprise sector, where providers are repeatedly failing to meet customer expectations of value for cost.

At the present time, most of the traditional resellers to small business, government and commercial accounts are in deep financial trouble or at best breaking even ......which should come as no surprise considering nearly all satellite owners are losing money. Why? Space segment is very expensive... and I really mean it! Only a very small group of enterprise level companies and government entities are able to afford the true high speed offerings. The companies willing to pay $1,500 or more per month for a high end service package will be happy with their performance, but precious few can afford to pay that for broadband.

There isn't enough demand relative to the competition for commercial vsat broadband outside this group, so all types of pricing games are being offered right now to entice companies to buy equipment and service either as a replacement for dial up (believe it or not, some companies still use dial up!) or as a emergency backup. Some of these offers are flat out "bait and switch" schemes and the companies offering them are destroying the reputation of the industry. Fortunately, they are the companies I predict will fall by the wayside later this year. Buyer beware!

Internet providers keep clinging to the notion that if they "water down" the platform with subscribers somehow they can sell satellite internet service for a price that is palatable. The "watering down" is referred to as contention ratio in the industry. The balancing act has historically been a roller coaster customer service ride, in which things start out fine for customers.......provider adds too many new customers so performance goes down hill........customers start screaming about bad service.......provider adds a new transponder.....everyone is happy again and it starts all over. It's a joke of a business model, but unfortunately, the only way people will buy in mass is if service plans are priced between $50-$200 and the only way a provider has a chance to make any money is to keep the contention ratios too high for good performance unless you are doing internet things at 3 AM!

Well, I've identified the problem.....so what is the solution? Good question. The only hope I see for better service at affordable prices for small to midsized commercial users of vsat internet in the next year or so is the introduction of DVB S2 packet handling (which promises to improve speeds/performance by 30%) and the more widespread deployment of Ka band vsat internet (which still has it's share of hoops to jump through) coming at the end of 2006 into 2007. Beyond 2007, who knows....maybe someone will find a way to overcome the speed of light....

Randy Scott has been involved in the bi-directional satellite internet industry from it’s beginning as a Sr. Sales Engineer, consultant and business owner. Randy is the founder of VSAT a U.S., representing the most prestigious satellite internet providers in the America’s. You can reach Randy by email: randy@vsatus.com

Watch Internet Satellite TV Tonight?

2007-11-29T03:14:00.002-08:00

You could be free to watch internet satellite TV tonight. It is one of those nights when you do not have to work past midnight or it is a nice weekend when you just want to laze around, and catch a good TV program. Well, you can do so nowadays and watch internet satellite TV without leaving home to do so. This new way of watching satellite TV online is the latest mode of TV entertainment. It makes use of a PC satellite TV software, is hassle-free and is perfect for providing hours of quality TV entertainment for less than a fraction of what you may have to pay to the satellite or cable TV services. This is the magic that is pushing flocks of TV viewers to watch internet satellite TV.

What are some of the clear benefits to watch satellite TV online or internet satellite TV?

1. Cost to Watch Internet Satellite TV

How much do you need to pay for your satellite TV monthly subscription? The cheapest and most basic plan would probably cost you $18 a month. So it works out to $216 a year to watch satellite TV. I am being very conservative here in my estimates. It definitely costs more than this for most families especially if you want more programs. So all the additional channels, pay-per-views can add up to a hefty sum at the end of the month. Very often, the bill snowballs and you find yourself in a rude shock when you receive the bill from your friendly service provider.

With the PC satellite TV software, it is affordable for anyone. Buy the internet satellite TV software, pay the one-off fee and you can watch as many satellite TV programs listed as you like without paying any extra charges. No pay-per-views or monthly subscriptions ever.

2. Simple Step-by-Step Software Installation

It does not take a rocket scientist to install the internet satellite TV software. I won’t bluff you and say that a 3 year old can do it. But a 10 year old kid can easily click a few buttons and start to run the program. Nowadays, kids know more about computers than some of us. Once it is installed, it runs in the background and you can tune into the TV channels instantly. The setup is so easy as compared to the old satellite TV dish network we got to build up in the past just to watch satellite TV.

3. Number of Internet Satellite TV Channels To Watch

The number of internet satellite TV channels available for us to watch is tremendous. The system makes use of FTA channels and since there are thousands upon thousands of stations that offer FTA broadcasts, we practically can watch from these stations all for free. So, we can get LIVE broadcasts of soccer, tennis, golf, racing and other games, TV news, movies, TV shows and many others. And we get to brush up our foreign language skills!

There are other reasons why people watch internet satellite TV. The ones I mentioned are some of the more common ones. TV viewers are becoming more well-informed about their choices these days and they demand only the best. This is understandable. Who does not want the best value for money deal? To find out more about this internet satellite TV software that allows you to immediately watch internet satellite TV like the rest, do drop by at my satellite TV blog for some quick tips.

Davion is a successful webmaster, author and fan of TV shows. Discover how you can instantly watch satellite TV on PC, tuning into hundreds of LIVE world channels of news, movies, music and kids program at http://Watch-Satellite-TV-On-PC.blogspot.com.

Direct TV Satellite Internet

2007-11-29T03:14:00.001-08:00

The way we watch television was redefined by satellite cable, and the way we connect to the world wide web has been changed by Direct TV satellite internet system.

Now you have a lot more viewing options. Now you have hundreds of channels which include movies, sports shows, general programming, sitcoms, variety shows, parenting shows, cooking shows, and crafts shows from around the globe. And let’s not forget about the Direct TV satellite internet service.

Not so long ago we were content with our local cable service but it’s a changing world, and those who sign up for Direct TV satellite internet service and television never regret the decision. In fact it’s providing high-speed internet to those who would never have it other wise.

When you sign up for Direct TV satellite internet service and satellite cable, you will get a satellite dish antenna and a transceiver. If you are already a cable subscriber and you just want to add the internet, you will not need a new dish, just ask Direct TV to active your Internet account. You may need to pay an additional fee.

Today’s internet speeds vary from 50 to 150 Kbps to upload material and 1200 Kbps, to download. Even though these speeds vary greatly, most internet users only download material so you probably won’t notice it.

Direct TV satellite internet service is expensive but it is also a reliable, way that people in rural areas can get a high-speed Internet connection. In fact this is the type of internet connection that is used in the Antarctic research missions. The scientists in these regions use satellite technology to beam information to the home labs. Without this Satellite network, these scientists would have no contact with the outside world.

Direct TV satellite internet service users report a bandwidth from 10 to 15 Kbps at worst with the Average speed being around 100, and the fastest speed reaching 50 KB for ordinary files. You can get these higher speeds if there are fewer people online.

The science behind Direct TV satellite internet service is fascinating. Each time we use it, the information makes two round trips between the earth's surface and transponders, which are orbiting 22,300 miles above the equator. The data travels at an incredible 0.48 second.

However, weather issues like major storms can affect the signal. You may also get spotty connections and transmissions if a solar flare is occurring. It is most common in mid-March and late September, when the sun and the satellite are in alignment, for a few minutes each day.

Satellites don’t just circle the planet, they are changing the face pf the world that we live in. The technology is being used a round the world by many people. It allows for the sharing of information.

Satellites are creating a global village where websites are easily accessible developing our next-door neighbor image online from sometimes thousands of miles away. Now that’s certainly a dish worth raving about! Are you ready for your Direct TV satellite internet service ?

Morten Hansen has been working with Satellite TV for several years and is mainly writing about subjects, that make it easier to use Satellite TV. For more details about Satellite TV visit our website www.SatelliteTvTips4you.com

Internet TV Replaces Satellite TV

2007-11-29T03:13:00.001-08:00

Internet TV - The Holy Grail

Watching satellite TV on your PC delivered through the Internet is the holy grail of entertainment today. As we drift towards the end of 2006 the hype has started and it seems that everywhere you look someone is trying to sell you something to make the dream come true.

What exactly do these products do I ask? I've never tried one because I'm not convinced that I would be getting value for money. As far as I'm aware they don't give you anything that you can't find freely available elsewhere on the net.

I've been getting quite interested in the possibilities presented by video over the Internet lately so I've done a little research and come to some fascinating conclusions.

Don't expect to watch your favourite TV programs and newly released films

You won't find the same prime time programming on the Internet, as you get on satellite TV, not legally anyway. If you think about it why would the networks give you something for free when they can charge you money for it through subscriptions and pay per view on satellite TV and cable TV? It just isn't going to happen.

You don't need to spend anything to watch what's freely available

I can't be certain about what I'm about to say because I've never bought one of the software products that claim to give you 3000 (or whatever) channels of Internet TV but, I believe that all they do is package what is freely available and make it a little easier for you to get going and find what you are looking for.

The cost of these products could actually be worth the outlay if they do indeed save you the time of setting up your PC ready to watch the streamed video and finding the Internet TV streams that you want to watch. Neither of these activities was straightforward when I began to investigate.

So what can you watch on the Internet?

If you are into classic and vintage 'B' movies then you are in luck because there seems to be an awful lot of that available. I also found some good educational, current affairs and political programming all freely available. Finding these made the exercise worthwhile for me but it didn't even get close to persuading me to cancel my satellite TV subscription.

Will Internet TV replace satellite TV?

It's inevitable that the Internet will eventually take over as the main entertainment focus in your life. It's happening already with recent studies showing that a large and growing proportion of the population now spend more of their leisure time on the Internet than they do watching satellite TV, cable TV or terrestrial TV.

Sooner or later the bandwidth of the Internet will expand to cope with streaming video to every home and the networks will figure out ways to make us pay for what we watch. I suspect that the transition is going to be a very slow one and it will be a good few years before we can all junk our TV sets.

Internet TV is an exciting development that is in its infancy right now. I shall be following it's progress very closely over the next few years but for now I think you are better off looking at other ways of watching satellite TV on your PC. that don't rely on the Internet.

Steve is an engineer with an interest in digital video, he has written articles like this one How does satellite television work? at http://www.sattelite-television.thegrandfatherclock.com

Motorhome Satellite Internet

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The Internet has moved from novelty to virtual necessity for many people in recent years. motorhome satellite internet technology brings this necessity to your motorhome.

For many people, the internet has become a way of life. It is used to keep in touch with family and friends. It is used to pay bills and handle banking transactions. It is used to retrieve information of all types quickly. All of these functions are as important on your motorhome vacation as when you are sitting at home. motorhome satellite internet semotorhomeices have made it possible to perform all of them when on the road.

The motorhome satellite internet semotorhomeices generally operate with dish type antennas. These antennas use GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) technology to locate and lock on to a satellite which provides the internet connection. The two basic types of antennas are called automatic and tripod. The automatic antennas are permanent mounted to the motorhome. They have a “stow” position that protects them from wind when the vehicle is in motion. Most of them will automatically go into stow mode when the GPS senses the vehicle is in motion, although there is a stow button on the controller.

The tripod antennas must be manually set up and connected. They are much less expensive than the automatic antennas, but the time required to set them up and take them down makes them less practical for quick internet connection during rest breaks. They are designed to be used when the motorhome has moved to a permanent camp site. People who wish to have quick access to the internet even during short stops usually opt for the automatic antennas.

The systems are not perfect. An unobstructed view of the southern sky is needed and trees or buildings can block the reception. Cloud cover and weather conditions can have some effect on reception, but usually only in the most extreme storm conditions. For the most part, access is fairly easy to achieve. Most of the satellite internet provider semotorhomeices offer broadband semotorhomeices with extremely fast download times. It is possible to combine your internet reception with satellite TV on the same system.

The initial cost of the system is a bit high, especially when you go with an automatic antenna. Once you have your system installed, the monthly costs for semotorhomeice are in line with normal internet semotorhomeice. The advantages of having immediate internet semotorhomeice in your motorhome are many. For years, motorhomeers have been carrying laptops and connecting to the internet in a variety of difficult and time consuming methods. The motorhome satellite internet system has made the internet as much a part of the motorhome experience as the stove and sink.

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