Satellite Internet Articles. The basics.

The situation that arises for many is , I need a nationwide wireless internet service since I cannot get DSl or cable internet where I live. This leaves you with the the broadband family of wireless. Wireless internet is has a few differring platforms of technology as well as delivery.

Here we explain the what wireless technologies are available as well as some of the negatives and positives of each one. Wireless can be delivered through fixed or mobile satellite systems or through land based (terrestrial) stations. These terrestrial internet services are commonly referred to as as WIMAX or WiFi.

Should I go with a wireless Satellite Internet Provider or go with a land based tower service like WIMAX WiFi.
- We are respectful of your dilemma and are here to provide you with the best solution.
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Hughesnet delivers consistent and reliable bandwidth via a satellite to a dish that is not obstructed by geography or degraded due to the lack of ground infrastructure. This is a continental ubiquitous solution. Please see: What is satellite internet .

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Main Consideration: Reliability and geography

Since WIMAX WiFi is a terrestrial based system it requires an extensive land based infrastructure to make it reliable and practical. It is also effected by the customers geography and topography. This is similar to the outages and general degradation of quality of service you experience when you move to location to location with your cell phone. If you happen to live in a area that is not optimal for reception you will experience poor service since this system requires a fixed antenna.

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