Satellite Internet provides a fast Internet connection. Compared to dial-up Internet, satellite is 30 times faster, which means it competes with DSL and cable because of the speed and because it’s “always on.”

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

Discover the benefit of high speed Internet access.

Satellite Internet does have a couple drawbacks, just like all things in life. Latency, or a delay, is inherent to satellite Internet, and extreme weather could disrupt satellite Internet momentarily. Latency means that users cannot do any online gaming or VOIP with satellite Internet.

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

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

Use the most recent version of the web browser.

Create a password protected wireless network (assuming you have a wireless network).

Install, and keep updated, virus protection software.

Find out if your satellite Internet provider offers an optimizer or other software tool to speed up your connection.

How an optimization tool will help with satellite Internet speed

An “optimizer” is essentially a proxy setting that ensures you have an ideal web surfing experience. It’s recommended, not required, that you install the optimizer. However, if down the road you call for troubleshooting, they’ll probably ask you to install the optimizer.

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