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How fast are satellite internet connections?

When it comes to satellite internet, top speed depends on a variety of factors, such as congestion in the nbn® network, peak usage hours, and even wind shear or satellite range.

But how does it work, exactly?

The answer lies in the sky – specifically, in the satellites orbiting our planet.

How satellite internet access works

Unlike DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and fibre optic connections that rely on ground cables, or Wi-Fi and LTE (Long Term Evolution) or 5G connections that rely on radio signals, satellite internet makes use of beams (satellite-specific signals) to connect to a wireless network.

Ten ground stations across Australia beam internet to two state-of-the-art satellites out in space, which, in turn, beam down connectivity to regional and remote homes that are connected to the service via an installed satellite dish. Your satellite dish receives this beam or signal from the orbiting satellite and sends it down to your modem or router. Your modem or router will decode this signal into wireless satellite internet that you can use on your laptop, tablet, or any other internet-ready device.

The network operations centre (NOC) of your satellite internet provider is then pinged by your satellite dish every time you connect to the internet, initialising the process all over again. This process is completed and repeated in milliseconds and at vastly greater speeds.

Satellite internet is gearing up to be the leading service type for the next generation of internet connectivity. For example, off-the-grid locations may find satellite connections more stable when they’re out of range from cell tower networks for LTE, 4G, or 5G data connections to work reliably. Satellite internet connections have fewer restrictions in that regard.

Remote locations in the bush or even in the outback also benefit greatly from satellite internet. It’s the perfect solution for country towns, islands, and off-grid living.

How does satellite internet compare with fixed wireless?

Fixed wireless nbn® service plans rely on radio signals, and often this means line-of-sight signals, similar to how a mobile phone receives 4G internet.

The signal transmits from your local fixed wireless tower to your roof-mounted nbn® antenna, which communicates with your router so you can enjoy a fast and reliable internet connection. A fixed wireless network is typically used outside urban centres where premises are dispersed over a wide geographic area and are connected by the nbn® network via a nearby transmission tower.

The fixed wireless nbn® service offers capped data plans plus Unlimited data options.

For satellite Internet service, and specifically nbn® connections, ground stations across Australia beam internet to two satellites in space, which in turn, beam connectivity down to regional and remote homes connected by satellite dish to the service.

For satellite Internet service, and specifically nbn® connections, ground stations across Australia beam internet to two satellites in space, which in turn, beam connectivity down to regional and remote homes connected by satellite dish to the service.

Because of its wider aerial scope, satellite internet connections are a good choice for truly off-the-grid or remote locations, where the infrastructure for legacy connections is either depreciating in reliability or non existent.

Skymesh’s Sky Muster® service comes capped with a monthly anytime and off-peak allowance. Meanwhile, the latest version of Sky Muster® Plus now includes unlimited data options (Skymesh Ultra 100) subject to nbn’s fair use policy.  If you’re already a Sky Muster® Plus subscriber, talk to our team about upgrading to an Unlimited Data Satellite Internet plan.

Skymesh satellite internet service plans also include free standard installations and an option to use your own nbn® compatible router (we offer limited support for BYO routers), or get a Skymesh plug-n-play router for a one-time cost (free shipping and standard tech support included).

When you’re looking up WiFi without phone line Australia or WiFi internet service, it’s important to note that factors such as location, proximity to infrastructure as well as line of sight impacts the type of service you can avail of. That said, if you foresee yourself residing or moving off-grid and deep into the bush or even the outback, a satellite internet service will offer wider coverage for you.

Are there satellite internet providers that are offering competitive plans?

Definitely! And if you’re looking for the leading provider of broadband satellite, you’ll find it with Skymesh.

Skymesh provides award-winning high-speed satellite internet through our Sky Muster® and Sky Muster® Plus plans. In fact, we’ve won the Best Satellite nbn® Provider Award from WhistleOut.com for four years in a row, from 2019 to 2022. Whether you’re looking for home wireless broadband or nbn® without phone line, you’re more than likely to find something that perfectly suits your needs among the varied Sky Muster® satellite internet plans.

Whether you’re a sole trader relying on nbn® business satellite to run your business online, you have a family growing into an off-grid lifestyle, or you live in a remote area and are looking for robust but financially manageable data options – you can’t go wrong with Skymesh.

Check your address for satellite internet coverage and sign up for your Sky Muster® plan today.