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