Residential Internet

Satellite Internet — Broadband for Every Address in America

Including Starlink. Available anywhere you can see the sky — no cables, no towers required.

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What Is Satellite Internet?

Satellite internet beams data between a dish at your home and satellites orbiting Earth. Unlike cable or fiber, it requires no ground-based infrastructure — making it the only broadband option for millions of rural Americans.

The landscape changed dramatically when SpaceX launched Starlink. Unlike older geostationary satellites 22,000 miles up, Starlink uses a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites just 340 miles above Earth — dramatically reducing latency and increasing speeds to levels comparable to cable internet.

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Starlink — The Best Satellite Option

Starlink by SpaceX has redefined satellite internet. With speeds of 50–200 Mbps, latency of 20–60ms, no data caps, and availability across all 50 states, it's the go-to choice for rural households with no other broadband options.

50–200 Mbps
Download Speed
20–60ms
Latency
$120/mo
Starting Price

Pros & Cons of Satellite Internet

Advantages

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Available anywhere
If you can see the sky, you can get satellite internet. No towers or cables needed.
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Starlink changed the game
SpaceX's Starlink delivers 50–200 Mbps to virtually any location in the US.
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Only option in remote areas
For farms, ranches, and rural homes with no other options, satellite is the answer.

Disadvantages

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Higher cost
Starlink runs $120/mo plus a $499 equipment purchase. Traditional satellite is similarly priced.
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Higher latency
Even Starlink has 20–60ms latency. Traditional geostationary satellites have 600ms+ — unacceptable for gaming or video calls.
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Weather interference
Heavy rain, snow, and cloud cover can temporarily disrupt satellite signals.
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Data caps (traditional)
HughesNet and Viasat impose data caps. Starlink does not for residential plans.

Satellite Internet — Frequently Asked Questions

What is satellite internet?

Satellite internet transmits data between your home dish and a satellite orbiting Earth. It's available virtually anywhere with a clear view of the sky, making it the only broadband option for many rural households.

Is Starlink worth it?

For households with no other broadband options, Starlink is absolutely worth it. At $120/mo with speeds of 50–200 Mbps and no data caps, it's far superior to traditional satellite and most rural alternatives.

What is the difference between Starlink and HughesNet?

Starlink uses low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites roughly 340 miles up, resulting in much lower latency (20–60ms) and faster speeds. HughesNet uses geostationary satellites 22,000 miles up, causing high latency (600ms+) and slower speeds.

Can I use satellite internet for video calls and streaming?

Starlink: yes, easily. Traditional satellite (HughesNet, Viasat): streaming works but video calls are difficult due to high latency.

How do I get Starlink?

Order directly from Starlink's website. You'll receive a dish and router kit. Self-installation takes about 30 minutes. Enter your address above to see if Starlink and other satellite providers are available at your location.