Ten Reasons Why You Should Not Buy Satellite Internet Service

Satellite Internet Service is Ridiculous

For some users living in areas with limited broadband services, Satellite may be their only choice. A service called HughesNet (used to be called “DirecWay”) provides satellite Internet service that is received through a dish installed on the roof of a user’s home. For some of you, this may sound like a good idea, but be forewarned… it is perhaps one of the worst decisions you’ll ever make. A couple years ago, my family wanted high speed Internet and there was no cable or DSL services available in our area in the suburbs of Chicago. We were desperate for speed, and getting sick of using dial-up. We ordered Satellite Internet from DirecTV and although we got our high speed Internet, it was not without a price – no pun intended. We had many problems with it. I’m writing this article here to share with you why it was such a hassle. Here are ten reasons why ordering satellite Internet service for your home is not a good idea…

1. Expensive – Why pay as much for satellite Internet service as you would for other broadband options that are a lot better?

2. The dish - It’s satellite Internet, so you need to get a dish installed JUST to use the Internet. The setup fee is $150 - $225. Already have satellite TV? Well, you’ll need another one right next to it. What a great way to show off to the neighbors, huh? Yea right.

3. Technical Support – It’s decent at best, but every time I called in to fix a problem with satellite Internet (which was every other day) they would tell me something completely different. One day they’ll tell you to configure your network settings a certain way, the next they’ll tell you to reset the settings, then finally you call in and they tell you the feature is not supported or compatible with their service.