Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Dishnet - Dish Network Satellite Internet Review

By Brian Stevens


If you are living within a outlying area where DSL high speed Internet is not available, the only real alternative you have to get high speed Internet is by satellite. The question then becomes which satellite provider will give you the fastest speeds as well as the best service for the lowest price.

Dish Network launched it's high-speed Internet service, known as dishNET, in 2012, and since that time it's become a remarkable success.

Here's a review of their services . . .

dishNET, what exactly is it?

dishNET is the actual name for the satellite Internet service provided by Dish Network.

Describe exactly how Dish Internet works?

When you buy Dish Internet service you get a satellite dish together with a satellite Internet modem. When you get on the Internet, your computer will send a signal to your modem which will send the signal to your dish. The signal is sent to a satellite which in turn bounces that signal to a receiving station.

When a website is located, the signal the signal is then sent from the receiving station, to the satellite, then down to your computer.

Exactly what speeds can I get?

Depending on your location, download transfer speeds will be as much as 10 Mbps - that's almost 100 times faster than dialup service!

Can I receive their satellite services in my area?

No matter where you live within the U.S., you will get high-speed service. You simply need a clear, unblocked view of the southern sky.

What does the internet service cost?

Prices start at $39.99 monthly if you bundle this service together with Dish Network TV service. In the event that you don't have, or don't want Dish Network TV service, then the fees are $49,99 monthly.

What other charges are there?

dishNET requires a $10 equipment lease fee along with a $99 activation fee. However, that account activation charge will be waived once you sign up for Dish Network TV service or if you are a current DISH customer.

What are the requirements to get the discount?

In order to get the $10 a month discount you have to sign up for Dish Network's Top 20 package or above, or dishLatino or above along with your Internet service.

Just what are data caps?

Data caps are the month-to-month limitations on the volume of data you're allowed to upload as well as download to your laptop or computer.

Does disNET come with data caps?

Your data caps are 10 ,20, or 30 GBs every month, based on the Internet plan you get.

Is there a way to track the volume of data I've used?

You can view the data you have used by going to mydish.com and clicking on the Usage tab.

What happens after I surpass my data cap?

If you use more data than your data cap will allow, your data transfer rate is going to be throttled downward till the end of the month.

Are there fees for exceeding your data cap?

There aren't any charges for going beyond your data cap.

dishNET has now made high-speed Internet accessible to anyone who would like it.. You can actually enjoy all of the advantages of high-speed dishNET at a price to suit your budget.






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