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As the demand for broadband access grows, so too does the demand for connectivity in rural and remote communities, especially ones far off the beaten path. Often the only option for those in rural areas is satellite internet. Two of these satellite internet service providers are HughesNet and StarBand. While each requires you to install a satellite dish, modem, and wiring from your roof or yard, there are significant differences in the services.
HughesNet
- Offers three plans and speeds to choose from starting at $59.99 a month regularly, the first three months are $39.99.
- Download speeds ranging from 1.0 Mbps to 2.0 Mbps.
- Upload speeds ranging from 200 Kbps to a maximum of 300 Kbps.
- Includes 5 to 10 free email accounts, depending on which plan is selected.
- Offers service throughout the 48 contiguous states (excludes Hawaii and Alaska)
- A certified installer is required to connect and activate the equipment.
StarBand
- Offers three connection speeds and plans to choose from starting at $49.99 a month.
- Download speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to a maximum of 1.5 Mbps.
- Upload speeds ranging from 100 Kbps to a maximum of 256 Kbps.
- Includes 5 to 15 free email accounts, depending on which plan is selected.
- Offers service throughout the all of the 50 United States, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- A certified installer is required to connect and activate the equipment.
Additionally, both companies tend to charge for the equipment and installation. Both companies also run specials regularly that include cash and mail-in rebates to watch out for. For more information on satellite internet, read our page on found here, which includes the benefits and problems associated with it.