Satellite internet is not as popular as fixed internet or based on mobile networks, but this does not mean that it is not useful or not worthy of attention, according to a report by the Arab Gateway for Technical News.
Especially after SpaceX entered the business of Elon Musk in the field of the Internet via satellite and tried to cover the entire world.
What is satellite internet?
Satellite Internet depends on the arrival of the signal and communication with your device through a receiver that you install in your home, and it works in a way similar to broadcasting TV via satellite, but it receives the Internet, so you can use the Internet via satellite anywhere in the world even if it is not supported by The usual Internet companies.
Companies operating in remote locations, such as oil drilling companies or engineering companies operating in the desert, rely on the satellite Internet.
Advantages and disadvantages of satellite internet
Satellite Internet is the ideal solution for those who live in remote cities that Internet companies do not care about or that have poor infrastructure, and provides a stable and stable connection for those who live in places that suffer from very slow Internet connection, such as those who live far from Internet distribution centers
While you do not need an infrastructure to use the satellite internet, you do need to purchase equipment to receive it.
The equipment needed to use the satellite Internet comes at a slightly higher price, so large companies or groups of users subscribe to it.
The satellite internet suffers from slow connection speed, in addition to the small size of the connection packages, with their higher prices compared to the fixed internet. Therefore, it is preferable to use satellite internet for companies that do not need large packages.
Also, the connection speeds are poor with a large delay in the connection due to the dependence on different equipment.
SpaceX is trying to provide better satellite Internet solutions than currently available by providing a greater number of satellites around the world, in addition to offering communication devices and equipment at a lower price than the prices available from competitors, but the project has not yet been fully launched.
The best satellite internet provider
The competition for satellite Internet service providers is limited to two companies, HughesNet and Viasat, which are considered among the most famous and best companies.
HughesNet has the advantage of providing a relatively stable service with the ability to get additional load capacity per month.
Internet speed drops to 2 Mbps when capacity expires, and it also provides you with additional download capacities and free capacities.
Service receiving equipment costs about $350 if you want to buy it, or $15 a month if you rent it.
Viasat has the best internet speeds of up to 100Mbps for download in addition to equipment rental at a lower price.
However, Viasat offers fewer internet packages than HughesNet. Therefore, it is suitable for lovers of high speeds or those who need it constantly.
The services provided by satellite Internet companies differ in terms of download capacities as well as Internet connection speeds, so if you decide to subscribe to the satellite Internet, you should think about your use, as the quality of your use determines the type of service you need.
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