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How exactly does satellite Internet technology work?

To provide people like you in rural America with high speed Internet, satellite Internet providers have invested billions of dollars to put high capacity satellites into space. Once you become a subscriber, your selected satellite Internet provider will send a certified professional installer to your home to setup your small satellite dish and modem. The installer doesn't leave until your high speed Internet is working and they've done a diagnostics test to ensure your satellite dish is providing excellent Internet service with the blazing speeds that match your Internet plan.

Diagram: How Satellite Internet Works
1. Your Device and the Satellite Internet Modem.
The satellite Internet modem supplied to you is connected directly to your laptop or PC with an Ethernet cable which is also included with installation. Some Internet providers such as HughesNet provide you with a modem with built-in WiFi. Otherwise, you have the option to purchase a wireless router from your local electronics store or online at bestbuy.com and connect the router to the modem.
2. The Satellite Dish.
The satellite dish provided to you receives and transmits signals with the Internet provider's satellite in space. The dish is approximately the same diameter as most satellite dishes used for satellite TV service. The small satellite dish can be mounted either on the roof of your home, side side of your home or on a pole wherever there is a clear view of the Southern sky.
3. Satellite in space.
The Internet provider's satellite is responsible for communicating with the dish provided to you and the satellite internet provider's gateways. The satellites today are very advanced in technology compared to years ago. This new technology makes it possible to reach high speeds and excellent reliability like never before.
4. Gateways.
Satellite Internet providers have gateways strategically positioned all around North America which enable the transmission of information between the Internet, the satellite and your home.
5. The Internet.
Also known as the "Cloud". This is where the magic happens. You will be able to browse the web at high speeds, watch streaming videos, listen to streaming music, keep in touch with friends and family through video chat, check email, online banking, online shopping, and much more.

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