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Why
Satellite?
Our
satellite broadband is
the most
easy-to-install,
easy-to-use, reliable,
affordable service for
consumers who cannot get
cable or DSL.
What is the difference
between DSL, Cable and
satellite broadband?
DSL
operates over existing
phone lines, however, it
is distance limited.
DSL typically only
extends approximately
three miles from each
DSL-equipped central
office location.
High-speed cable service
requires expensive
network upgrades which
have not been made
available in all areas.
With satellite
broadband, as long as
you have a clear view of
the southeastern sky,
you can receive the
signal. The downstream
comes into your computer
through your satellite
dish, not back through
your telephone line.
What is the difference
between my dial-up and
satellite broadband?
A
tremendous time savings
to you! Your dial-up
brings back information
from websites to your
computer from 5-56kbps,
while the satellite will
bring the same
information to your
computer from
320-400kbps. Even if
the current phone lines
in your area are of poor
quality, satellite will
still allow you to
experience lighting fast
downloads. Most of the
information is sent to
your computer via the
satellite as opposed to
over the telephone line.
Here's how it works:
An
LighwWay satellite dish
is installed at your
home or business so it
faces the southeastern
sky. A cable is run from
the dish to an internal
satellite receiver (PCI)
card that is easily
installed in your
computer. The system
works by giving you a
400K
high-speed
connection when you are
retrieving files from
the Internet; for
example, when you view a
Web page, read your
email, or download a
file. Your computer is
also connected via a
normal modem to your
telephone line and the
Internet. “Requests”
to the Internet are
sent over this dial-up
connection.
What are the advantages
of a "one way" over a
"two way" satellite
system?
Both
"one-way" and "two-way"
satellite services offer
similar upload and
download speeds.
However, there are some
differences:
Easy-to-use: Our
"one-way" satellite
service uses proven
industry-standard
technologies. Current
"two-way" services have
been adapted from
proprietary platforms
making the integration
and use of certain
software and
applications more
difficult. Examples
include POP3 email, FTP,
and VPN applications.
Affordable: Our
"one-way" satellite
service and system is
far less expensive than
currently available
"two-way" services and
systems.
Reliable: Severe
weather conditions can
affect any
satellite-based system.
Users of a "two-way"
satellite system can
experience a complete
loss of connection
during severe
conditions. A "one-way"
satellite system uses
both a satellite link
and a terrestrial
telephone link to the
Internet. Therefore, if
your satellite
connection is
terminated, you can
immediately reconnect
via dial-up.
What's Included:
-
LighwWay satellite
dish
-
PCI Satellite
receiver card (USB
available at
additional cost)
-
Dial-up access
- 3
personal email
accounts
- Professional
installation at
additional cost
Still
have questions? See our
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