| The latest addition to the list of newer and | | | | anywhere, it is fast, it offers 2-way |
| faster Internet accessing techniques is | | | | connection speeds and unlimited access, and |
| satellite Internet. Satellite Internet is the | | | | it is available in various packages to suit |
| technology to connect to the World Wide Web | | | | the user's needs. |
| though a satellite orbiting the earth. The | | | | |
| data signals are exchanged between the host | | | | Satellite Internet is also highly reliable. |
| computer, ISP source and satellite. | | | | There are few incidences of a connection drop |
| | | | down while processing critical transactions |
| Satellite Internet services are primarily of | | | | via the net. Although a satellite connection |
| two types: one way and two way. In one-way | | | | facilitates fast Internet access, it is |
| satellite service, information can be | | | | comparatively slower than other broadband |
| downloaded via the satellite at a very high | | | | technologies due to the long distance which |
| speed, but uploading is done via a regular | | | | the data has to travel. Its speed cannot be |
| modem. Two-way satellite Internet service | | | | enhanced beyond a limit, while other services |
| supports both downloading as well as | | | | like DSL or Cable can attain much higher |
| uploading of information. As uploading | | | | speeds. |
| information through satellites may take | | | | |
| slightly longer, it is advisable not to use | | | | However, without any wires or cables |
| this technology for applications which | | | | required, this technology is a sought-after |
| require fast, synchronous data transfer. | | | | option for far-off locations or sea vessels, |
| | | | as its reach is global. Various countries |
| Using this service requires the installation | | | | offer different methodologies to use this |
| of a dish at the user's location. Though | | | | technology, depending upon the location of |
| expensive, this technology is extensively | | | | the satellite. Extremely reliable and safe, |
| used in areas where terrestrial access to | | | | with newer and better improvisations in the |
| Internet is not viable, especially in sea | | | | pipeline, this technology is constantly |
| vessels. The prime advantages of satellite | | | | improving. |
| Internet include: it can be used almost | | | | |