Satellite Internet vs. Hotspot Internet: Which Factors to Watch Out For?

You must have heard of the “hotspot internet” and “mobile satellite internet service,” especially if your company, situated in a rural area, craves a stable and secure internet connection. These two services come with a lot of confusion attached. The language used by the mobile satellite internet providers when describing satellite technology doesn’t clear the confusion. 

So, we decided to lift the veil on two most-talked-about technologies: hotspot internet and satellite internet.  

Data speed and latency: Data speed determines how fast the data moves to and from the providers' system. It commonly depends on latency. The lower the latency, the higher the internet speed. 

Internet users feel motivated with mobile satellite internet due to no data caps and customized upload and download speed internet from VSAT industry giants, such as Vizocom. The satellite internet speed goes from 12 Mbps all the way up to 100 Mbps. 

The catch with satellite internet speed is its lower latency. Problems such as slow page loading, buffering on video streaming, and speed fluctuations have become a thing of the past. On the other hand, mobile hotspot internet users can enjoy the internet with a 20 GB data cap. 

·      Availability: To access satellite internet, all you need is an open sky and power supply. That being said, satellite internet is available everywhere. On the other hand, the availability of mobile hotspot internet varies with the internet provider and the location you choose. Considering the location is essential as mobile hotspot speed varies with it. 

Factors	Satellite Internet	Mobile hotspot
Availability	Worldwide	Varies with location
Price	$50 to $150/month	$70 to $100/month
Speed	12 – 100 Mbps	4G Long Term Evolution
Data cap	10 GB – unlimited	20 GB

Become an informed buyer before you choose your internet service. Visit Vizocom and arm yourself with the necessary information on satellite internet services or talk to mobile satellite internet providers.