Satellite broadband is a great option for those reside in the areas where dial-up, DSL (digital subscriber line) or cable service not available or locations which move frequently. Satellite broadband is high speed satellite Internet allows you to surf the web, download movies and music at much faster speeds than dial up. Satellite broadband is technology where it linked to a dish network subscriber service and provides speeds similar to other broadband technologies. Satellite broadband can deliver speeds of up to 2 megabits per second (mbps) downstream, and 1 mbps upstream. Compare this to dial-up service that tops out at about 53 kilobits per second. That's about 39 times slower than satellite broadband.

Satellite broadband connection is the premiere way to connect to the Internet. Satellite broadband works similar the way it works to Satellite Digital TV. It utilizes a satellite dish to transmit the data and a receiver to receive the data. The services offered by satellite based broadband internet are comparable to land based broadband internet services, satellite internet service is more widely available because it is delivered via satellite instead of via a landlocked cable system.

Satellite broadband connection types, there are three main types of satellite broadband connections. One-way satellite connection, Two-way satellite connection, Combined ISDN/satellite. One-way satellite connection type utilises the satellite connection for downloads and a dial-up connection over your telephone line for uploads. Combined ISDN/satellite type utilises the satellite connection for downloads and an ISDN connection over a telephone line for uploads. Two-way satellite is the perfect solution if you are unable to receive broadband services via telephone or cable services. This connection use satellite connection for both downloads and uploads so high speeds can be used in both directions and requires a different type of satellite dish from the two previously mentioned plans. While all use a satellite dish for downstream.

Equipment used for satellite broadband internet connection. Two components are required at your home or office, satellite dish (typically 75cm located on the southern aspect of your building) & satellite modem located up to 30m from the dish. The modem is then connected to your LAN using a standard RJ45 connection.

The three most popular satellite broadband internet service providers are WildBlue, HughesNet and StarBand. Each of these service providers can help you get satellite broadband connection.