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What to do with your high speed connection

High speed internet has become such a major part of how we live and do business that it is considered to be a necessary utility. It offers us a convenience never before experienced in history by bringing the world, information, communication, goods and services to our fingertips. People of all ages and from all cultural and economic backgrounds rely on it as a part of their normal routine. At home, we use the internet for:

• communicating through an email service
• instant messaging or chat functions
• finding information quickly
• online shopping
• streaming music and videos

And if you own a small business, you already know the importance of having web presence to stay competitive with other companies. Your business internet applications usually require faster upload and download speeds than a traditional dial-up connection can provide, so satellite broadband gives you the solution you need to communicate with your customers and vendors. In business, internet is used for:

• promotions and marketing
• email communications
• online sales
• lead generation
• providing information
• video conferencing

Broadband technology allows us to have high speed transmission of information over the internet - information gets transferred in "bits" of data. The faster the bits move the more quickly you can email, stream music and videos and download files. These common tasks become unbearable to do with a dial-up connection since the bits of data move very slowly. Satellite internet is the only affordable high speed solution for individuals and businesses in rural areas that can't get DSL or Cable. There are not many activities on the internet anymore that do not require a high speed connection.

• New opportunities are created with the internet that encourages economic growth and the development of new jobs.
• Expansion, innovations and e-commerce create wealth in rural areas and connect them to the global market.
• Advanced communications technology has helped to expand access to and quality of health care in the nation by removing geographical barriers.
• Telemedicine helps to cut back the cost of healthcare.
• Education is not restricted to the classroom any longer and by the time a student graduates they have global background that helps better prepare them for the work force.
• Distance learning has been made so convenient and affordable that anyone can participate in continuing education and obtaining a college degree.
• Small businesses in remote or rural areas can now compete with urban-based businesses.
• There are no longer limitations in access to knowledge based on economic status.
• Using high speed broadband internet reduces our carbon footprint and helps with the nation's green economy.
• Citizens are able to participate in civic life with greater ease.
• Public safety measures and emergency services can be offered expediently and with higher quality.
• People with disabilities are on a level playing field with everyone else.
• Everyone in the community can access information provided by public libraries.
• Individuals that are literate in using computers and internet technology are more employable than those without these skills.