Satellite Internet systems offer high speed (broadband) Internet access to almost anywhere with a southern view of the sky!  Satellite Internet systems bring high speed Internet access to areas where DSL, Cable Internet and other services cannot reach by sending and receiving Internet service via satellite.  There is no need for a telephone line, other than for support, should you need it.

 

Most satellite Internet systems consist of either a 28" - 39" oval,.74m oval satellite dish mounted on a wall mount bracket, or a .98m round, 1.0m round or 1.2m round satellite dish mounted on a pole or "ground" mount, a non-penetrating roof mount or on one of our totally awesome, fully automatic mobile satellite Internet systems.  A transmitter / receiver unit is located on the satellite dish arm, and an indoor unit (modem) is placed somewhere inside. Usually a dual run of RG6 coaxial cable (one for transmit, one for receive) connects the transmitter / receiver to the modem.  The modem then connects to a computer network hub or to a wired or wireless router via an Ethernet connection. 

 

As a general rule in satellite equipment and service... the bigger the better usually applies.  For instance... if you intend to use your satellite Internet system for one-user casual surfing and e-mailing, then a standard residential satellite system with the smaller dish option and the smaller monthly service package will more than likely work fine for you.  If you require Internet access for working from home, day trading, etc., remote connectivity, VoIP (telephone over Internet) or other Internet activity, then we would recommend a bit bigger dish, stronger radio and faster monthly service package.

 

Internet speeds, bandwidths and capabilities depends upon equipment and the monthly service package you choose.  A variety of satellite Internet equipment and monthly service providers and options are available from just $49.95 per month depending upon your needs.

 

Below is an overview of the satellite Internet systems and services that we offer as well as links to additional information for each.  Please keep in mind that this is an outline of the equipment and services available, and that, with the exception of WildBlue and HughesNet, many other equipment and pricing plans may be available!

 

WildBlue    HughesNet     LinkStar     iDirect     Gilat

 

 

 

WildBlue Satellite Internet

 

WildBlue is currently the most affordable satellite Internet system and provider available to the residential and small business markets.

WildBlue is a two-way satellite Internet system that sends and receives Internet Access via one of two satellites, and a 28" x 26" satellite dish, transmitter / receiver and satellite modem that provides a LAN connection to a computer or wired / wireless router, etc.  Since WildBlue uses "spot beam" technology to provide you with service, your WildBlue system will only work in your assigned beam, which is an approx. 150 mile radius of your initial installation location. Although you can have your system and service moved to another location in the U.S., you would have to have it decommissioned and re-commissioned in order for it to work.  Therefore this system is cannot be used as a "portable" solution.

 

WildBlue Systems are typically marketed through WildBlue Dealers and DISH Network Dealers.  If you qualify for the system via DISH Network's program, then equipment will run you $199.00 which currently includes a Free Standard Professional Installation in our local service areas.

If you or your location does not qualify for a system via DISH Network, don't worry... we can surely get you going if we hook you up directly from our WildBlue Dealership but unfortunately it costs more to go through WildBlue than via DISH, so it would cost you approx. $299 for equipment and installation if we run you through WildBlue themselves.  Lead time from order to installation is typically 3 - 5 days via DISH, and approx. 5 - 7 days via WildBlue.   DISH and WildBlue both require a 24 month contract to service, which means you must keep your account active for the first 24 months in a row.. after that, you can start and stop your service as needed.

 

Equipment & Pricing:

28" x 36" dish, tria assembly (transmitter / receiver), Satellite Modem

$199 if purchased via our DISH Network provider.  $299 if purchased via our WildBlue provider

Lead Time: (order to installation)  3 - 5 days via DISH, 5 - 7 days via WildBlue

 

Installation & Pricing:

Standard Professional Installation is typically included in the purchase of your WildBlue system

WildBlue dishes are typically mounted on a south facing wall of your home or business or on a 2 3/8" OD steel pole.

WildBlue offers service off of one of two satellites that are both in the same general southern location.

 

Monthly Service Pricing:

512k down x 128k up = $49.95 per month
1mb down x 200k up = $79.95 per month

1.5mb down x 256k up = $89.95 per month

 

Contracts, Terms & Conditions:

24 month Commitment to service is required

Fair Access Policy is in place

 

Pros:

Affordable

Monthly Service can be billed alongside your DISH Network Satellite Television account if available.

Local, U.S. English Speaking Tech Support!

Can be billed alongside your DISH Network satellite television service (where available)

 

Cons:

Fair Access Policy is fairly restrictive, WildBlue will not support VOIP very well if at all., Spotbeam technology won't allow the system to be moved.

No built in - user friendly pointing and setup interface, System must be professionally installed and requires special equipment to do so.

WildBlue dishes require a clear view to one specific area in the southern sky, so line-of site issues are common.

Available within the spotbeams of the Continental U.S. only!

Only 3 available monthly service plan options!

High user (contention) ratios restrict the number of "concurrent users" to 1 or 2 before drastically affecting speed and capability

 

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

 

HughesNet is currently the most popular satellite Internet system used by residential and small business consumers through-out the US and other parts of the World. HughesNet is a two-way satellite Internet system that sends and receives Internet Access via one of several satellites on our southern horizon.  HughesNet offers two dish sizes to fit your needs and service plans.  The typical residential dish is a 39" oval (.74m) dish, while the commercial version is a 39" round (.98m) dish.  The HughesNet system includes the satellite dish, transmitter / receiver and satellite modem that provides a LAN connection to a computer or wired / wireless router, etc.  HughesNet does not use Spotbeam technology and therefore, once a system is activated (commissioned), it could be moved and used in other parts of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and where-ever the satellite footprint offers adequate signal strength, which makes the HughesNet system popular among RV'ers and those wishing to use the service in more than one location.

 

HughesNet Systems are marketed through HughesNet Dealers.  Residential equipment offers basic connectivity for the service plans offering 200k upload speeds or less, and is currently $299.00 after a $100.00 mail-in rebate.  Commercial Equipment is $599.00 after the $100.00 mail-in rebate.  Commercial Equipment offers better reliability and more capability than the residential equipment and will handle all of the monthly service plans that HughesNet offers. We recommend the commercial system for any VOIP, VPN or other bandwidth intense applications and for the best reliability during rain and snowfall.

 

 Lead time from order to installation is typically 2 - 3 days for fixed, 5 - 10 days for mobile. A 24 month contract is required for service, which means you must keep your account active for the first 24 months in a row.. after that, you can start and stop your service as needed.

 

Equipment & Pricing:

Residential System:  39" oval (.74m) dish, 1 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite Modem $399.98 ($299.98 after rebate)

Commercial System: 39" round (.98m) dish, 2 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite Modem $699.98 ($599.98 after rebate)

Mobile Residential .74m System - $4,795.00 + shipping & installation

Mobile Commercial .98m System - $7,295.00 + shipping & installation

 

Installation & Pricing:

.74m residential system - Free Standard Installation w/ Contract or $200 without a contract

.98m commercial system - Free Standard Professional Installation w/ Contract or $350 without a contract.

(Note:  A 2 3/8" OD pole mount or non-penetrating mount is required for the .98m dish which is an additional $150.00 if required.)

Mobile .74m System Installation - $600.00

Mobile .98m System Installation - $800.00

Mobile 1.2m System Installation - $1200.00

 

Monthly Service Pricing:

700k down x 128k up = $59.98 per month

1mb down x 200k up = $69.98 per month

1.5mb down x 200k up = $79.98 per month

1.5mb down x 300k up = $99.98 per month (commercial equipment required)

2mb down x 500k up = $179.98 per month (commercial equipment required)

Mobile Service - 700k down x 128k up = $79.95 per month
Mobile Service - 1.5mb down x 300k up = $129.99 per month

Mobile Service - 2mb down x 500k up = $219.99 per month

Mobile Service - 2.5mb down x 1mb up = $479.99 per month

(NOTE:  Monthly service pricing is more for fixed systems outside of the U.S., please contact us for details!)

 

Contracts, Terms & Conditions:

24 month Commitment to service is required

Fair Access Policy is in place

 

Pros:

Fair Access Policy is less restrictive than WildBlue

Will work "OK" with some VOIP services

Available wherever the assigned satellite covers... can be used through-out the U.S., Canada, Mexico, etc.

Mobile and Portable HughesNet Systems are also available!

Several satellites are available for service, so line-of-site issues are are rare.

User-friendly pointing and peaking interface built into the modem assists in troubleshooting, setup, etc.

Replacement & Upgrade parts are readily available.

We can provide faster service and support for HughesNet than we can for WildBlue which means less down time.

5 monthly service plans to choose from.

Easy-Pay Payment plans are available for equipment and service. (You can make payments on the equipment if you qualify)

HughesNet service is available in IRAQ and other areas of the World through several service providers!

 

Cons:

Support is farmed out overseas, so getting "understandable" tech support is rare!

Billing is by monthly Credit Card auto-debit only.

High user (contention) ratios restrict the number of "concurrent users" to 1 or 2 before drastically affecting speeds and capabilities

 

 

LinkStar Satellite Internet

 

LinkStar is a two-way satellite Internet system that sends and receives Internet Access via the Horizon 1 satellite on our southern horizon for U.S. service, and other satellites for International service. LinkStar is considered (in our opinion) to be a step above HughesNet and WildBlue and is typically recommended when a system is needed to support more than 2 or 3 concurrent users, or for better VOIP (Telephone over Internet), VPN (Virtual Private Networking), and other bandwidth intensive application support is required. LinkStar offers several dish sizes, starting at a 42" round (1 meter) and up to a 2.4m, to fit your location and service plan needs.

 

The LinkStar system includes the satellite dish, transmitter / receiver and satellite modem that provides a LAN connection to a computer or wired / wireless router, etc. LinkStar service is available to many parts of the World and several service plans are available to fit your needs, starting at just $99 per month for 512k down x 128k up, up to the $299.99 plan that offers 3mb down x 384k up..

 

LinkStar Systems are marketed through LinkStar Dealers and resellers.  Several equipment packages are available, starting at around $1700.00 for a 1 meter dish and 3 watt transmitter, up to $5000.00 for a 2.4m 4 watt system.  The 1.0 meter dishes need to be mounted on a 2 3/8" OD steel pole in concrete, the 1.2m dish requires a 2 7/8" OD pole, and the 1.8m dish requires a 4" OD steel pole and so on.

 

 Lead time from order to installation is typically 2 weeks. A 12 month contract is required for service, which means you must keep your account active for the first 12 months in a row.. after that, you can start and stop your service as needed.  (Some fees may apply!)

 

Equipment & Pricing:

1.0m dish, 3 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite modem - $1695.00

1.2m dish, 3 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite modem - $1825.00

1.2m dish, 4 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite modem - $2645.00

1.8m dish, 3 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite modem - $2495.00

1.8m dish, 4 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite modem - $2995.00

2.4m dish, 3 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite modem - Contact us for pricing!

2.4m dish, 4 watt transmitter / receiver, satellite modem - Contact us for pricing!

Mobile .98m System - $7,595.00 + shipping & installation

Mobile 1.2m System - $14,695.00 + shipping & installation

 

Installation & Pricing:

1.0m on pole in concrete - $500.00

1.2m on pole in concrete - $600.00

1.8m on pole in concrete - $800.00

2.4m on pole in concrete - $1200.00

Mobile .98m System Installation - $800.00

Mobile 1.2m System Installation - $1200.00

 

Monthly Service Pricing:

512k down x 128k up = $99.99 per month
1mb down x 256k up = $139.99 per month

1.5mb down x 256k up = $169.99 per month

2mb down x 384k up = $229.99 per month

3mb down x 384k up = $299.99 per month

Mobile Service - 512k down x 128k up = $93.99 per month (300:1, 2gig FAP)
Mobile Service - 1.0mb down x 256k up = $139.99 per month (200:1, 5gig FAP)

Mobile Service - 1.5mb down x 256k up = $209.99 per month (200:1, 7gig FAP)

Mobile Service - 2.0mb down x 384k up = $219.99 per month (200:1, 9gig FAP)

Mobile Service - 3.0mb down x 384k up = $339.99 per month (200:1, 12gig FAP)

Mobile Service - 2.0mb down x 512k up = $369.99 per month (150:1, 16gig FAP)

Mobile Service - 4.0mb down x 512k up = $549.99 per month (150:1, 20gig FAP)

 

Contracts, Terms & Conditions:

12 month Commitment to service is required

Fair Access Policy is in place

 

Pros:

Low "contention" ratio allows for service to many concurrent users without loss of speed & capability!

Will work "much better" with VOIP and VPN services than WildBlue and HughesNet

Larger dish, stronger transmitter allows for more reliable service during rain and snowfall!

Fair Access Policy is less restrictive than WildBlue and HughesNet

Available wherever the assigned satellite covers... can be used through-out the U.S., Canada, Mexico, etc.

Mobile and Portable LinkStar Systems are also available!

Several monthly service plans to choose from.

"Universal Dish & Transmitter" can be used with other service providers, such as iDirect, etc. if necessary!

Local, U.S. English Speaking Tech Support!

 

Cons:

More expensive than HughesNet and WildBlue

Billing is by monthly Credit Card auto-debit only.

A call to the NOC (Network Operations Center) by a certified installer is required for commissioning and activation

 

 

iDirect Satellite Internet

 

We offer iDirect equipment and service from several different providers through-out the World. iDirect is recognized as a World-wide leader in satellite broadband, VSAT technology.  iDirect offers a wide variety of service plans to fit every need, including "on demand" and "flex" plans commonly used by emergency service providers, military and others.  iDirect is commonly used by medium to large businesses and corporations for large LAN and WAN applications for many concurrent users.  While WildBlue and HughesNet offer 400:1 and similar contention (user) ratios, which limits the "bandwidth" that is available to EACH user, iDirect offers plans from 200:1, 100:1, 50:1, 30:1, all the way down to 1:1, which allows it to support many concurrent users and uses including VOIP , VPN, Steaming Audio & Video, and much more!  iDirect is commonly used in mobile applications for "live satellite audio / video broadcasts" and for providing Internet access, WAN connectivity, audio / video feed, and telephone service to small businesses and large corporations!  iDirect offers monthly service plans from around $150 a month, all the way up to $10,000 a month and a huge choice of options and features.

 

Selecting iDirect Equipment and the proper service provider for your needs is the most important part of getting into iDirect service.  A variety of iDirect plans are offered with a variety of contention ratios and off of a variety of satellites.  We will talk about a few of the plans and providers that we work with, however we strongly recommend that you contact us to discuss your needs prior to ordering.

 

Equipment & Pricing:

1.0m dish, 3 watt transmitter / receiver, iDirect 3100 satellite modem - $2594.00

1.0m dish, 4 watt transmitter / receiver, iDirect 3100 satellite modem - $3394.00

1.2m dish, 3 watt transmitter / receiver, iDirect 3100 satellite modem - $2744.00

1.2m dish, 4 watt transmitter / receiver, iDirect 3100 satellite modem - $3544.00

1.8m dish, 3 watt transmitter / receiver, iDirect 3100 satellite modem - $3399.99

1.8m dish, 4 watt transmitter / receiver, iDirect 3100 satellite modem - $3899.99

Mobile .98m System - $9,995.00 + shipping & installation

Mobile 1.2m System - $19,995.00 + shipping & installation

 

Installation & Pricing:

1.0m on pole in concrete - $500.00

1.2m on pole in concrete - $600.00

1.8m on pole in concrete - $800.00

2.4m on pole in concrete - $1200.00

Conduit and trenching sold separately!

 

Monthly Service Pricing (some examples):

768k down x 128k up = $135.00 per month (Satmex 5, 60:1 FAP, 1 - 5 concurrent users)

768k down x 128k up = $575.00 per month (Satmex 5, 30:1 No FAP,  1 - 20 concurrent users)

2m down x 768k up = $599.00 per month (Satmex 5, 25:1, No FAP, 20+ concurrent users)

2mb down x 2mb up = $3495 per month (Satmex 5, 10:1, No FAP, 20+ concurrent users, 12 VOIP lines)

2mb down x 2mb up = $250 per day (On demand service - pay when needed!)  (Satmex 5, 10:1) No Fap, 20+ concurrent users, 12 VOIP lines)

Mobile Service - 1.0mb down x 256k up = $199.99 per month (Satmex 5 or Galaxy 10, 60:1, 160mb FAP)

Mobile Service - 1.0mb down x 384k up = $269.99 per month (Satmex 5 or Galaxy 10, 60:1, 195mb FAP)

Mobile Service - 1.5mb down x 256k up = $309.99 per month (Satmex 5 or Galaxy 10, 50:1, 225mb FAP)

Mobile Service - 2.0mb down x 3846k up = $539.99 per month (Satmex 5 or Galaxy 10, 50:1, 320mb FAP)

Mobile Service - 2.0mb down x 768k up = $949.99 per month (Satmex 5 or Galaxy 10, 50:1, 500mb FAP)

There are MANY other plans and packages are available!  Contact us for information!

Contracts, Terms & Conditions:

12 month - 24 month Commitment to service (except for ON DEMAND service plans)

 

Pros:

Low "contention" ratio allows for service to many concurrent users without loss of speed & capability!

Best option available for VOIP and VPN services!

Larger dish, stronger transmitter allows for more reliable service during rain and snowfall!

Fair Access Policy is optional depending upon the plan you choose.

Available wherever the assigned satellite covers... can be used through-out the U.S., Canada, Mexico, etc.

Mobile and Portable iDirect Systems are also available!

Several monthly service plans to choose from.

"Universal Dish & Transmitter" can be used with other service providers, such as LinkStar, etc. if necessary!

Local, U.S. English Speaking Tech Support!

 

Cons:

More expensive than WildBlue, HughesNet or LinkStar

Gilat Satellite Internet

 

We also offer Gilat equipment and services, but please contact us for information!

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