Satellite Internet access, via one-way (also called hybrid) systems can provide download speeds of up to 400 Kbps, and these systems have become very affordable.
Satellite systems are available nationwide, provided you have a view of the southern sky.
These services are now comparable in monthly fees to other high speed services such as DSL or cable modems.
I recommend purchasing a satellite system if you want access, at home or the office, in an area where other high speed services, such as
DSL or cable, are not available.
Professional installation is also highly affordable and available almost everywhere.
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In a one-way satellite system, which is also known as a hybrid system, the information downloads rapidly to your computer via the satellite. However, information travels up to the Internet via your standard phone line. This works very well if you primarily use the Internet for downloading Web pages. In this case, your "point and click requests" are only sending a small amount of information "up" the phone line, so it travels quickly.
Here are sample costs, from EZStreet Wireless,
 associated with Hughes Network Systems DirecPC, which is available throughout the continental United States:
A system cost of $150.00
A family package with unlimited use 24 hours per day for $39.99 per month if you use your existing Internet service provider.
Professional installation, via the DirecPC Pro Install program, for $99.99 (available in most areas) or a free do-it-yourself installation kit.
To learn more about Hughes DirecPC and to see the prices for less expensive usage plans (which start at $19.95), click here to visit EZStreet Wireless.
(Note: After clicking on the link, scroll to the bottom of the page to see the discussion of The DirecPC system. You will see descriptions of usage plans, with associated pricing, after you have placed the DirecPC system in your shopping cart and moved to the next screen)
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