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Can you get satellite Internet?
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While it is possible to get free satellite Internet access for a short time, there is no way to keep it. Many Internet providers, including satellite Internet providers, will offer a combination of discounted or even service, equipment and installation for a limited period only. After this time period is up, you are subject to regular monthly payme
What is the latency of satellite Internet?
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Satellite latency is 638ms, 20 times higher than terrestrial broadband. The upload and download speeds promised by satellite Internet providers may not be huge, but it turns out that satellite service delivers much better speeds than it advertises.
How do satellite networks work?
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Satellite Internet is the ability to transmit and receive data from a relatively small satellite dish on Earth and communicate with an orbiting geostationary satellite 22,300 miles above Earth's equator. The orbiting satellite transmits (and receives) its information to a location on Earth called the Network Operations Center or NOC (pronounced "kn