The worst satellite internet is better by far than dial-up. And the best satellite provider, while not as fast, compares favorably with regular high speed internet. With internet via satellite you can get speeds of up to 130 times faster than what you get with a dial-up connection. Download large files in no time. Update your iPod’s software, watch movies, and listen to internet radio.

Best of all, satellite broadband internet has become affordable enough that there is sure to be a plan that will fit your budget. And that’s a good thing because in today’s world, fast internet is becoming a necessity and it’s not limited only to city dwellers. More and more people are enrolling in online classes, working from home instead of commuting to a job, or running a business with a website. To do that you can’t get by with dial-up and also get your own DIRECTV.