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Alabama HughesNet Satellite Internet Offers

Has painfully slow dial-up internet been driving you crazy, Alabama residents? Take heart because now HughesNet offers you the solution for high speed satellite internet that frees you from the frustrations of dial-up forever. All you need is a clear view of the southern sky to get the benefits of super fast wireless internet that is always "on."

With download speeds from 1 Mbps to 15 Mbps^° you will feel like you are part of the modern global communications system. Even in rural areas where cable and DSL internet are not available you can enjoy all the advantages your urban counterparts have with high speed rural internet. You never have to wait again for connection and you will never tie up your telephone lines.

The installation of your satellite internet equipment is completely hassle-free and happens within days of placing your order. You have a wide range of packages to choose from that suit your budget and your speed requirements.

Access to High Speed Satellite in Alabama

High speed broadband is available to only 69% of the total households throughout the state of Alabama. This number drops to as low as 63% in certain rural regions of the state. Nearly 65% of Alabama's population reside in these rural areas with limited access to high speed broadband options. According to a recent survey 29% of respondants living in these areas that currently have no access to high speed broadband would be interested in obtaining it. One option exists for these people and that is satellite internet.

For those people living in urban areas of Alabama, such as Birmingham, Montgomery, Auburn, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Decatur and have access to high speed broadband in Alabama, there are typically only 2 providers available. These 2 providers consist of one offering telephone based access (DSL) and the other offering cable based high speed broadband.

A recent survey, conducted by ConnectingAlabama showed that 70% of people use the internet more since getting high speed broadband. The survey also found that 72% of people feel that having access to high speed broadband is important to having a good quality of life and 60% of Alabama residents say that high speed broadband is important to have in their household. Satellite internet is an option to improving quality of life for those people not living in areas with access to other high speed broadband options.