How does StarBand compare with standard dial-up Internet access?
StarBand provides always-on Internet service that can download up to ten times faster than dial-up service. StarBand does not require users to dial-in for access. You don’t need a phone line to use StarBand. • Can I do my own installation? No. A professional installation by a StarBand certified installer is required. Because this is a 2-way system – the dish antenna both receives from and transmits to the satellite – the installation must be very precise, and we do not offer the option of self-installs. If you are not a StarBand-certified installer and you perform your own installation or even a portion of the installation, you will void any applicable installation warranty and service warranty. • What is required in a StarBand installation? The StarBand installation process is very similar to the standard small-dish satellite television installation process, except that it involves a slightly larger antenna and two coaxial cables running from the dish to the computer. In addition, bec