Is your Rural Internet Connection too Slow?
July 11, 2009 by Trent Wilson
Filed under win32 virus
For years now people in rural areas or just on the out side of town have been unable to get fast internet service. Sure the DSL or cable company keeps saying they are working on getting service in your area but it’s been a years now and still no action.
Well if your looking for rural internet providers then you do still have several options out there. One thing to consider is using a high speed satellite internet provider. The price for satellite internet has really come down in the last few years due to competition so if it’s been a while since you looked then check out the link above.
Another great idea that many people over look is to use a wireless broadband company. Places like Cricket, Sprint and AT&T now offer internet service at 3G speeds using their cell phone towers. You can learn more about such services on this wireless internet access site.It all depends on whether or not you get a good cell service in your area. Always be sure they have a 30 day period were you can cancel your contract. This is to ensure you get a good signal over a period of time.There is nothing worse then getting stuck in a contract for a year and not being able to use the service.
There are a few differences between 3G wirless carriers and Satellite internet access.With the Wireless 3G broadband service you can not share your conection with ease unless you purcahse a special modem slash wireless device that works on the companies network, you can ask each company for more details.Sharing the signal on a satellite connection is way easier then on a USB cable modem. If you have multiple computers in your home then having satellite internet service can be less frustrating because you can use any wireless router to share that connection and at the same time have a connection that is always on. The price is very similar and the speeds are generally a little better on the satellite end.