Satellite was your only option. It’s not anymore.
If you live in rural Hendry County or Golden Gate Estates, you probably signed up for satellite internet because there was nothing else. HughesNet, Viasat, maybe Starlink. It was satellite or nothing.
We get it. But if Streamline covers your address, you have a better option now.
The problems with satellite internet
Latency that ruins everything real-time
Satellite internet bounces your signal to orbit and back. That’s a 44,000+ mile round trip, adding 500-700 milliseconds of delay to every single interaction. You feel it on every video call (you talk over people constantly), every web page load (that extra half-second pause), and every online game (unplayable ping).
Data caps that run out mid-month
Most satellite plans cap your high-speed data at 40-200 GB per month. A single 4K movie can use 7 GB. A household that streams daily, works from home, and has kids online can burn through 200 GB before the 20th. After that, you’re throttled to speeds that make dial-up look fast.
Weather outages
Heavy rain, storms, and even dense cloud cover can degrade or kill a satellite signal. In Florida, where afternoon thunderstorms are a near-daily occurrence from May to October, this is a real problem.
High prices for what you get
Satellite plans often cost $60-150/mo for speeds and data limits that don’t match. Add equipment rental and installation fees, and you’re paying a premium for a frustrating experience.
How Streamline compares
| Satellite | Streamline | |
|---|---|---|
| Latency | 500-700ms | 10-30ms |
| Data | 40-200 GB cap | Unlimited |
| Max speed | 25-100 Mbps | Up to 600 Mbps |
| Video calls | Choppy, delayed | Clear, real-time |
| Gaming | Not viable | Low ping, playable |
| Weather impact | Frequent disruption | Minimal |
| Price | $60-150/mo | $55-95/mo |
| Contract | Usually 2 years | None (residential) |
Making the switch
- Check your address to see if Streamline covers your location.
- Pick a plan. Most satellite switchers go with Plus ($75/mo) or MAX ($95/mo) to enjoy the speed they never had.
- A local tech installs your antenna in about an hour. Free standard installation.
- Cancel your satellite service. Check your contract terms first, but the savings and performance difference make early termination worth it for most people.
You’ll notice the difference the first time you make a video call without lag, stream without buffering, or use the internet on the last day of the month without being throttled.