Speed Up Your Satellite Internet Connection

If you want high speed Internet access, satellite Internet is a good option. It’s up to 30 times faster than dial up and competes with DSL and cable Internet in that it is always on and allows you upload and download data to and from the web with ease…because it’s so fast!

High speed Internet access comes at great relief for many rural residents, since DSL and cable are not available in most rural locations. Rural businesses and residences should be able to access satellite high speed Internet as long as they have a clear view of the southern sky.

Discover the advantages of high speed Internet access.

Satellite Internet does have a couple drawbacks, just like all things in life. Severe weather could interrupt service, and given the inherent nature of the technology there is latency. Satellite Internet does not support online gaming or VOIP.

Although there are a couple limitations, there is quite a bit you can do to get the fastest satellite Internet connection possible.

Make sure your computer is running on an updated operating system.

Get online and update the web browser you prefer using.

If you have a wireless network, password protect the network.

Install, and keep updated, virus protection software.

Find out if your satellite Internet provider offers an optimizer or other software tool to speed up your connection.

Why use an optimizer to improve satellite Internet speed

An “optimizer” is essentially a proxy setting that ensures you have an ideal web surfing experience. It’s not required that you install this piece of software (or that the professional satellite dish technician install the software at set up), but it is recommended. But it’s likely that you’ll be asked to install the optimizer if you ever call for troubleshooting.