Why satellite internet?
For those who cannot have internet via a traditional telephone line (too far from the exchange, poor speeds, poor quality of line etc), then satellite broadband may be a good option. Much like a satellite TV system, the installation consists of a satellite dish. This dish is connected to your satellite modem (specific to the service being used) and from this modem, you can sometimes cable directly to your computer, or enable the WiFi to allow users to work without the restriction of an Ethernet cable.
Please note that you cannot use your satellite TV dish set-up for satellite broadband.
Depending on the service chosen, download speeds of up to 250Mbps can be obtained, with upload speeds around 30Mbps. This is often far, far better than a telephone line based service. Please note however, these speeds differ depending on the service provider.
One thing to note is that some satellite broadband packages are 'capped' by a monthly data allowance. This can range from 3GB to 250GB per month depending on the chosen service. Everything you do (emails, web browsing, social media, movie downloads, phone calls if applicable) eats into it. With this in mind, you need to consider carefully what you plan to use the service for. You'll never be 'cut off' though. The service will just give you lower speeds until the start of the next billing period.
Details of what services use what amount of data are freely available on the internet. However, as an example, 200 emails per month equates to around 0.8GB of data depending on attachments, and downloading music (an album from iTunes for example) can use between 0.25GB and 0.4GB of data for a 10 track album. Downloading or streaming a standard definition movie could use something close to 1.5GB of data.
Some satellite broadband systems (like Neosat - see below) can also provide a telephone service. This means that your 'landline' phone routes through your satellite modem to make and receive calls, rather than use a traditional line supplied by Orange.
So, what are the options? In effect there are currently two. The best (in our opinion) being Starlink, the service run by SpaceX, the brainchild of Elon Musk. Starlink offers the best up and download speeds and an unlimited monthly data allowance. However, it is usually also the most expensive. Starlink uses thousands of low orbit satellites and this also gives the benefit of a lower latency (or ping). This means that rapid action online gaming is possible, something not usually associated with a more traditional satellite internet system.
The other option is Neosat from Nordnet. This is a more traditional service relying on a single satellite. It is a little cheaper than Starlink but offers lower speeds and data caps. However, unlike Starlink, Neosat offers users the opportunity to have a 'landline' telephone service. This still uses the satellite, but offers customers the option of having a 'fixed' telephone number, useful for business owners. You can also use this service to receive French TV via TNTSAT or Canal+ from the same satellite dish - albeit with additional equipment required.
The kit is of a DIY nature (assuming you have a reasonable tool kit and drill), but should you prefer to have it professionally installed then please feel free to contact us for prices.
As always, if you would like further information or have any questions, then please get in touch by phone, email or drop us a line on Facebook.
Please feel free to get in touch for more information.
For those who cannot have internet via a traditional telephone line (too far from the exchange, poor speeds, poor quality of line etc), then satellite broadband may be a good option. Much like a satellite TV system, the installation consists of a satellite dish. This dish is connected to your satellite modem (specific to the service being used) and from this modem, you can sometimes cable directly to your computer, or enable the WiFi to allow users to work without the restriction of an Ethernet cable.
Please note that you cannot use your satellite TV dish set-up for satellite broadband.
Depending on the service chosen, download speeds of up to 250Mbps can be obtained, with upload speeds around 30Mbps. This is often far, far better than a telephone line based service. Please note however, these speeds differ depending on the service provider.
One thing to note is that some satellite broadband packages are 'capped' by a monthly data allowance. This can range from 3GB to 250GB per month depending on the chosen service. Everything you do (emails, web browsing, social media, movie downloads, phone calls if applicable) eats into it. With this in mind, you need to consider carefully what you plan to use the service for. You'll never be 'cut off' though. The service will just give you lower speeds until the start of the next billing period.
Details of what services use what amount of data are freely available on the internet. However, as an example, 200 emails per month equates to around 0.8GB of data depending on attachments, and downloading music (an album from iTunes for example) can use between 0.25GB and 0.4GB of data for a 10 track album. Downloading or streaming a standard definition movie could use something close to 1.5GB of data.
Some satellite broadband systems (like Neosat - see below) can also provide a telephone service. This means that your 'landline' phone routes through your satellite modem to make and receive calls, rather than use a traditional line supplied by Orange.
So, what are the options? In effect there are currently two. The best (in our opinion) being Starlink, the service run by SpaceX, the brainchild of Elon Musk. Starlink offers the best up and download speeds and an unlimited monthly data allowance. However, it is usually also the most expensive. Starlink uses thousands of low orbit satellites and this also gives the benefit of a lower latency (or ping). This means that rapid action online gaming is possible, something not usually associated with a more traditional satellite internet system.
The other option is Neosat from Nordnet. This is a more traditional service relying on a single satellite. It is a little cheaper than Starlink but offers lower speeds and data caps. However, unlike Starlink, Neosat offers users the opportunity to have a 'landline' telephone service. This still uses the satellite, but offers customers the option of having a 'fixed' telephone number, useful for business owners. You can also use this service to receive French TV via TNTSAT or Canal+ from the same satellite dish - albeit with additional equipment required.
The kit is of a DIY nature (assuming you have a reasonable tool kit and drill), but should you prefer to have it professionally installed then please feel free to contact us for prices.
As always, if you would like further information or have any questions, then please get in touch by phone, email or drop us a line on Facebook.
Please feel free to get in touch for more information.
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