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WildBlue vs. SkyWay USA Comparison

In this country there is an increasing demand for high speed internet connections. For those people in remote areas and rural communities, frequently the only access to high speed internet connectivity is with a high speed satellite account. Two of the companies that provide such broadband internet service are WildBlue and SkyWay USA. Both companies require that the consumer install, or have professionally installed, a satellite dish and satellite modem, but there are differences in the services that they offer, too.
 
WildBlue
  • Offers three different connection and speed plans from which the consumer can select, based on individual requirements.
  • Includes five to ten free email accounts, depending on selected plan.
  • Upload or upstream speeds ranging from 128 kilobits per second (Kbps) to a maximum of 256 Kbps.
  • Download or downstream speeds ranging from 512 Kbps to a maximum of 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps).
  • Offers service in the 48 contiguous United States.
  • Requires a certified installer to install and connect equipment.
 
SkyWay USA
  • Offers four different connection and speeds plans from which the consumer can select, based on individual requirements.
  • Includes five free email accounts with each plan.
  • Download or downstream speeds ranging from 256 Kbps to a maximum of 1.5 Mbps.
  • Offers service in the 48 contiguous United States.
  • Consumers have the option of installing the equipment themselves or hiring a professional installer.