Why is 2-Way high speed internet more expensive than residential cable or DSL?
This is in part due to the fact that a satellite is much more expensive than a local cable or DSL hub and also because there are only a few dozen satellites over the North American skies, as opposed to tens of thousands of cable or DSL hubs in each city served by cable or DSL. The cost of a broadband channel in Canada is $110/month, plus taxes. There are many differences between these systems besides price and it is wise to consider them all before deciding on DSL, cable or satellite. Too many, satellite is the only option because DSL nor cable is available. As always, competition is expected to bring down prices in the future as well. Often, a second line in the home for the computer is no longer required and that money is applied (along with the monthly cost you paid to have an ISP) is transferred to the satellite system. Now take the difference and realize you are now getting high speed access and the total seems quite reasonable! These speeds are similar to what you would get from
