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jamesanderson09
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# Posted: 7 May 2025 04:59am
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Hey folks,
I’ve been looking into different internet options for rural areas, and satellite internet keeps popping up as one of the few viable solutions. I know it's not always the first choice for gamers or streamers, but for people living in remote areas, it might be the only option. I recently stumbled upon this guide about choosing a satellite internet service provider, and it gave me a clearer understanding of how satellite works, what speeds to expect, and which providers are leading the market right now.
What stood out was how much satellite tech has improved—lower latency, faster speeds, and more reliable coverage than just a few years ago. Companies like HughesNet and Viasat seem to be improving, and of course, Starlink is a game changer in many regions.
Is anyone here currently using satellite internet? How’s the performance for video calls, streaming, or even gaming? I’d love to hear your real-world experiences before I make a decision.
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Atlincabin
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# Posted: 9 May 2025 01:46pm
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Northern Canada, using Starlink even though I hate what Musk is doing in the US. Used for a month and it is huge improvement over the radio-link internet I used to have. Seems every bit as good as wired internet. Way too expensive (note that in other places in the world Starlink is considerably cheaper), but it was basically the only option to get decent service while being able to turn it off and on. We're seasonal at the cabin, so would be far too costly to pay for internet for the time we are not there, and most of the traditional satellite providers do not have seasonal type billing services.
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travellerw
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# Posted: 9 May 2025 03:36pm
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Quoting: Atlincabin We're seasonal at the cabin, so would be far too costly to pay for internet for the time we are not there, and most of the traditional satellite providers do not have seasonal type billing services.
Not sure what your cell service is like out your way, but could be an option. We have 5G at our cabin and it provides our primary internet there. The data is shared with my cell phone so its actually pretty cheap.
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travellerw
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# Posted: 9 May 2025 04:27pm
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Just note... DON'T CLICK THE LINK. That first post is spam!
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 9 May 2025 06:00pm
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We have a Verizon tower close enough to provide reliable service. We're on a ridge and get service but a neighbor is 150 lower on the wrong side of the ridge and he has no cell service. He used Starlink as nothing else works as well.
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