There really is no comparison — our service surpasses satellite service in many ways:
Business aspects:
- No lock-in contract or activation fees. We do not charge equipment lease fees or require you to purchase the standard equipment up front.
- Money back guarantee in 30 days if you are not satisfied with the service.
Technical aspects:
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- Unlimited data usage (no monthly caps)! This cannot be underestimated; satellite plans have a monthly allowance that would typically allow you only to stream a handful of full-length movies. With our plans you can do so much more than Satellite including:
- Watch unlimited full length movies in HD.
- Download or view streaming media content such as online videos (e.g. YouTube), music (e.g. Pandora, Spotify), and Internet radio.
- Downloading or viewing streaming media content such as; online videos (e.g. YouTube), music (e.g. Pandora, Spotify), Internet radio.
- Download many large applications or files such as software upgrades, games, etc.
- Upload many home movies, photos, and/or large email attachments.
- Backup to the cloud.
- Use web/surveillance cameras for extended periods.
- Unlimited data usage (no monthly caps)! This cannot be underestimated; satellite plans have a monthly allowance that would typically allow you only to stream a handful of full-length movies. With our plans you can do so much more than Satellite including:
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- Minimal latency, enabling a faster and smoother browsing experience, allowing you to:
- Call using VoIP applications such as Zoom, WIFI Calling, Skype, Google Hangout, etc.
- Play any Online Games on gaming consoles or PCs
- Video Conference using applications such as Zoom, Skype, Google Hangout, etc.
- Connect to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Use many websites that rely heavily on frequent on-page update of information e.g. Google Maps
- Minimal latency, enabling a faster and smoother browsing experience, allowing you to:
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- Capacity. Our capacity (ie plan speeds Mbps) is significantly higher than satellite speeds.
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- Included High-End Router. A top of the line wireless router is included in your monthly fee.
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- No Rain Fade. We do not suffer from “rain-fade”, fog or cloud coverage: our service is resilient to weather.
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- We do not require a clear view of the sky.
- No restrictions on networking protocols or application types.
For more technical details on latency and measuring broadband see the FCC report on measuring broadband and FCC Technical Appendix.
For more information on video streaming data usage see for example Netflix’s figures.