Are satellite television and broadband services primarily for rural areas?
Actually, because of satellite’s ubiquitous national footprint, it can serve any area as long as the household or business has a line of sight to the satellites. Unlike cable and DSL, we are not limited in our ability to serve any geographical location. Although rural America served as the core area of early satellite adapters, recent survey information shows that 70% of new satellite television subscribers come from areas where cable is available, which indicates that satellite is increasing its suburban and urban penetration. With respect to satellite broadband, the need for true broadband access is going to be increasingly important regardless of where you live.
