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Satellite Internet Access

Using a small dish antenna and satellite modem, satellite Internet access is available in almost all rural areas not serviced by other technologies.

What Is Satellite Internet Access?

Satellite Internet is a form of high-speed Internet service. Satellite Internet access runs over telecommunications satellites in Earth orbit to provide wireless connectivity to residential and business consumers.

Do Virtual Private Networks Run Over Satellite Internet?

VPN and satellite Internet technologies were not designed to work together. However, it is possible to establish virtual private networks over satellite connections in many situations.

HughesNet

HughesNet provides satellite Internet access to residential and business customers in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

StarBand

StarBand offers various satellite Internet access plans in many North America locations.

WildBlue

WildBlue provides satellite Internet access to home and small business customers in the USA.

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