Click on the tabs to the right to compare each sattellite internet service provider's package.


* price variation reflect optional rebates/online discount available at time of compilation
** partial refund offered for returned equipment


Notes:
1) N/A under upload column means RUP does not apply/no limit
2) ? means information not provided or could not be found
3) AVERAGE RUP - maximum MB transferred daily without penalty
Monthly Fee: $39.95 (includes dial-up service)
System Type: one (1) way
Average RUP (Reasonable Use Policy):
Download - MB/Day: 16 (downloads vary by plan - see why skyfx)
Upload - MB/Day: N/A
Bandwidth:
Download - (kbps): 256 - 1.5mb
Upload - (kbps): 5
Contract Terms: none
Contract Violation Penalties: none
Email Addresses: 5
Install Cost: $150.00 or less (self install kit)
Install Options: professional or self installation
Activation Cost: $25.00
Equipment Cost: $299.00
Equipment Terms: own
Phone Service Required: yes
Total Initial Start-up Cost: $325.00
Total Service: $40.00
Approximate Total Service With Phone Service: $39.95
Top Tier Mix (kbps/kbps/USD): 1536/256/$80.00
Monthly Fee: $29.95
System Type: one (1) way
Average RUP (Reasonable Use Policy):
Download - MB/Day: 16
Upload - MB/Day: N/A
Bandwidth:
Download - (kbps): 256
Upload - (kbps): 5
Contract Terms: one (1) year contract
Contract Violation Penalties: $50.00 - $200.00 cancellation fee
Email Addresses: 5
Install Cost: $100.00 - $150.00*
Install Options: professional or self installation
Activation Cost: $25.00
Equipment Cost: $100.00 - $200.00*
Equipment Terms: lease
Phone Service Required: yes
Total Initial Start-up Cost: $200.00 - $350.00
Total Service: $30.00
Approximate Total Service With Phone Service: $29.95
Top Tier Mix (kbps/kbps/USD): 1536/256/$80.00
Monthly Fee: $59.95
System Type: two (2) way
Average RUP (Reasonable Use Policy):
Download - MB/Day: 200
Upload - MB/Day: ?
Bandwidth:
Download - (kbps): 1024
Upload - (kbps): 128
Contract Terms: two (2) year contract
Contract Violation Penalties: $0 under 30 days, 30+ days: $200.00 - $400.00**
Email Addresses: 5
Install Cost: $0.00
Install Options: professional installation required by law
Activation Cost: $0.00
Equipment Cost: $300.00 - $340.00
Equipment Terms: lease or own
Phone Service Required: no
Total Initial Start-up Cost: $300.00 - $340.00
Total Service: $59.95
Approximate Total Service With Phone Service: N/A
Top Tier Mix (kbps/kbps/USD): 5120/300/$350.00
Monthly Fee: $54.95
System Type: two (2) way
Average RUP (Reasonable Use Policy):
Download - MB/Day: 250
Upload - MB/Day: 77
Bandwidth:
Download - (kbps): 512
Upload - (kbps): 128
Contract Terms: two (2) year contract
Contract Violation Penalties: $15.00 multiplied by number of months left in contract period
Email Addresses: 5
Install Cost: $0.00
Install Options: professional installation required by law
Activation Cost: $150.00
Equipment Cost: $100.00 - $140.00
Equipment Terms: lease
Phone Service Required: no
Total Initial Start-up Cost: $250.00 - $290.00
Total Service: $54.95
Approximate Total Service With Phone Service: N/A
Top Tier Mix (kbps/kbps/USD): 1536/256/$90.00
Monthly Fee: $69.95
System Type: two (2) way
Average RUP (Reasonable Use Policy):
Download - MB/Day: 229
Upload - MB/Day: 143
Bandwidth:
Download - (kbps): 1024
Upload - (kbps): 128
Contract Terms: two (2) year contract
Contract Violation Penalties: $500.00 if in first year of contract
Email Addresses: 10
Install Cost: $0.00
Install Options: professional installation required by law
Activation Cost: $0.00
Equipment Cost: $300.00
Equipment Terms: ?
Phone Service Required: no
Total Initial Start-up Cost: > $300.00
Total Service: $69.95
Approximate Total Service With Phone Service: N/A
Top Tier Mix (kbps/kbps/USD): 1536/256/$100.00
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