What is satellite broadband?
Westnet has a huge regional focus, and we know you deserve high speed internet access – no matter where you are. Two-way Satellite Broadband is a service that can deliver high speed internet, and can cater to regional or remote locations, where Broadband ADSL is not available. Using two-way Satellite technology to send and receive data instead of a telephone line means you don’t have to be in a Broadband ADSL enabled area – you can be anywhere in Australia!
You may want to consider satellite broadband if you live in an area without access to broadband via cable or via a phone line. To use satellite broadband, you will need a special dish containing an antenna receiver which connects with a satellite. • A two-way satellite service uploads and downloads via the satellite. • A one-way satellite broadband service downloads via the satellite but requires a dial up service to upload. Two-way systems are fast but can be much more expensive, and so are a better option for businesses rather than residential broadband users. Drawbacks to satellite broadband include slow service at busy times, and poor weather conditions affecting the service. Satellite broadband can suffer from latency, when there is a delay between trying to do something and it actually happening. This can be a problem if you need to use online services such as web conferencing.
Satellite is two-way, always-on, high-speed Internet service via satellite delivered to homes and offices virtually everywhere in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. How much does Satellite service cost? There are a variety of Satellite pricing plans to meet your needs. pricing may vary by retail channel, but is generally comprised of: -A monthly service fee with term commitment for high-speed Internet access (for as little as $49.99/mo, but generally around $75/mo). -A one-time equipment fee (includes outdoor equipment for transmitting and receiving Internet traffic). -A professional installation fee. Installation by a professional Satellite certified installer is usually required. What operating systems are compatible with satellite modems? Satellite modems are compatible with operating systems supporting TCP/IP protocol (Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP and Macintosh OS 9, OS X). What kind of speed can I expect? Satellite service is great for cus
