What Internet Speed Do I Need from DISH?

The internet speed you get will depend on your location and the services you are paying for. In terms of location, residents from remote areas can get up to 10Mbps while those in more metropolitan areas can use 40Mbps using different internet connections. Generally, DISH internet packages can be classified into two;

DSL stands for a digital subscriber line; it comes with a higher bandwidth connection. With DSL, you can use it to make calls through your telephone network. It carries thousands of frequencies, a few of which are for telephone communication meaning that both your DSL modem and telephone can work simultaneously with no interference.

DishNet provides up to 40Mbps for a DSL connection, which is more than enough for calls, gaming for single and multi-player, and streaming HD videos. You can use either of the two DSL technologies that are;

• Asymmetrical DSL; has a higher speed for download than upload, which may explain why it is the most popular one. For example, you could get 30Mbps for downloads and 10Mbps for uploads.
• Symmetrical DSL; it has an equal speed for download and uploads bandwidths that are 40Mbps for download and 40Mbps for uploads.

• It is widely available as it builds on the existing telephone network.
• As a customer, you get your dedicated cable, meaning that there will not be a slow down during internet use influx.
• It is less costly as compared to other connections.

• It is distance limiting as to the further away you are from the central office, slowing the connection.
• Other forms of DSL are much faster but cost more.

If you reside in an isolated area, then the DSL connection may not work for you. Satellite internet is a wireless connection that works with three dishes, one from the internet provider, one in space, and the other connected to your home. You will need a cable to connect your modem to the dish. DishNET offers you 5 Mbps, which works for online streaming and social media; you can upgrade to 10Mbps or 20Mbps if you are willing to pay more.

Pros

• With satellite, the internet speed is higher than that of dial-up depending on the package you buy. Overall, the internet speed is 10x faster than dial-up.
• There is no need for a telephone line with satellite internet, and it has the capacity o carry higher bandwidths meaning that it is not affected by multiple users.
• When in the middle of nowhere, the satellite internets keep you connected

• The satellite dish is expensive to install
• It is affected by weather factors such as storms and heavy rainfall, which affect the internet quality.
• It does not support VPNs
• It is affected by other factors such as trees and buildings that may lay in the direction your dish is facing.
• There is poor latency, the time it takes for one connection to be completed.
• Limited packages; with a monthly package, it means you have a lot of bandwidths that you can easily deplete before one month and have to wait to renew the package.