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Best Satellite Internet Providers for January 2025 - Broadlink Data Services, LLC.

January 23, 2025

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Why we chose these providers 20 – 250 Mbps

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Best satellite internet for reliable speeds

$50 – $80 per month

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Speed range

20 – 250 Mbps

Price range

$90 – $120 per month

Our take – When eccentric billionaire Elon Musk isn’t garnering headlines for his tumultuous X antics, he’s making noteworthy progress with his company SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet project. This satellite provider is still in its early stages, but it has quickly become a fan favorite and the early results shared by CNET’s own John Kim are promising.

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Starlink internet plans and prices

Provider Speed range Starting monthly cost Regular monthly cost Contract Monthly equipment costs Data cap CNET review score
Hughesnet
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50-100Mbps download, 5Mbps upload $50-$95 $75-$120 2 years $15-$20 a month or $300-$450 one-time purchase Unlimited,100-200GB (soft cap) 6
Starlink
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5-220Mbps download, 5-20Mbps upload $120; $140-$500 (Priority); $50-$5,000 (Mobile) $120; $140-$500 (Priority); $50-$5,000 (Mobile) None $349 one-time purchase for Standard ($349-$2,500 for Priority) Unlimited, 40GB-5TB 6.5
Viasat
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25-150Mbps download, 3Mbps upload $100-$150 (varies by location) $100-$150 (varies by location) None $15 or $250 one-time purchase Unlimited, 850GB (soft cap) 6.1

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

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Speed range

50-100 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $80 per month

Speed range

12 – 150 Mbps

Price range

$70 – $300 per month

Our take – Viasat’s Unleashed all-in-one plan is changing how customers experience its services. The plan is simple and straightforward and it is quite a change from the provider’s previous approach. The price will vary depending on your location, but you can expect a fixed monthly rate between $100 and $150 and it can deliver speeds up to 150Mbps. Viasat introduced this plan early in March 2024, which features no annual term agreements. Only new Viasat customers in certain locations can be eligible for the no-contract plan. Check your location for serviceability.

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Viasat internet plans and prices

Plan Monthly price Max speeds Fees and service details
Select Plan $50 ($75 after 12 months) 50Mbps download, 5Mbps upload Unlimited data (100GB soft cap), $15 monthly equipment or $300 upfront and 2 year-contract
Elite Plan $65 ($90 after 12 months) 100Mbps download, 5Mbps upload Unlimited data (200GB soft cap), $15 monthly equipment or $300 upfront and 2-year contract
Fusion Plan $95 ($120 after 12 months) 100Mbps download, 5Mbps upload Unlimited data (200GB soft cap), $20 monthly equipment or $450 upfront and 2-year contract

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

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Satellite internet is a fairly reliable internet connection option for rural or less urbanized areas. It may come with slower speeds than cable and fiber internet providers, but it doesn’t rely on underground wiring like other connection types, which makes it accessible to more locations. On the flip side, bad weather can cause outages or spotty connections to a greater degree than other modes of broadband.

If you live in a remote or rural location, satellite internet may be your best (and possibly only) option for connection. It is the one type of broadband available to people in the rural areas of all 50 states, making it a solid option when other types of connectivity are unavailable.

The price of satellite internet can fluctuate based on your location. If you’re in an area where providers are still developing, the price might be higher for connectivity. For Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink, prices range from $50 to $5,000. In some cases, like Starlink, the monthly price can also vary based on whether you’re in a high-demand or low-demand area. We recommend inputting your address on various providers’ websites to determine which will offer you the best value at your location.

It depends on your internet provider and your plan. Starlink boasts the fastest speeds out of Hughesnet and Viasat. However, even with speeds topping out at 220Mbps, it’s still no match to what cable or fiber offers. Fiber ISPs like Ziply Fiber and AT&T offer multi-gig plans that reach up to 10 and 5 gigabits, respectively. Most cable providers like Spectrum and Xfinity offer gigabit plans. At present, satellite connections don’t match those speeds. In addition, cable and fiber are far more reliable than satellite.

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