What is Satellite Broadband?

Satellite offers consistent high speed in areas that can’t get normal broadband.

The great benefit of satellite broadband is that you can virtually receive it anywhere. The speeds will vary on your exact location but the majority of areas we cover will be able to get our max speeds.

How does it work?

No cables, same great broadband service

Rather than using underground copper/fibre cables like other providers, satellite broadband works by sending and receiving your broadband signals to a satellite about 22,000 miles in space. Because the satellite sits high up in space, it can provide a good quality coverage to every home and business in its coverage area. That’s why the satellite broadband services that we offer can reach the farthest depths of South Africa.

Download and upload from your dish to our satellite and back again

Most people are quite familiar with one-way satellite services such as Sky or Freesat where the satellite transmits into your home but doesn’t need to send anything back. Satellite broadband works slightly different in that it receives information or data from your dish and also transmits the same data to your home by the same satellite. So the many photos of your cat doing silly things can easily make their way on to your favourite social network for all to see.

Technology

When people hear “Satellite Broadband”
they think of ancient technology from the 90’s, that isn’t true.

We use state of the art Hughes Modems and satellite dishes to provide the best possible service.

Delivery

Satellites about 22,000 miles up in space receive and transmit signals from the hardware at your property.

Because the satellites are so high up, they provide an equal quality of coverage no matter where you are.

Innovation

Satellite technology isn’t dated. In fact, later this year a brand new satellite is launching to provide an improved, faster service.

This is one of many constant improvements happening with satellite technology.

Same as it’salways been

Broadband is broadband.

Just because we beam your signals via satellite rather than through a cable, it doesn’t stop it being the same, trusted, speedy broadband you’re familiar with.

Why choose satellite broadband?

Speedy Setup

With our professional and speedy installation team, we will have you installed and using our superfast satellite broadband within 15-20 days after your initial order.

Customer Support

Our friendly sales and experienced technical support staff pride themselves in customer service and are well equipped to find the right solution for your home or business, no matter how remote you are.

Anytime Upgrade

Hooked on the latest series on Netflixand need more data?

Not a problem, you can upgrade your package with us at any time.

Call us on 031 2018034 or email sales@broadbandforafrica.co.za

Still not convinced?
If you have further questions about satellite broadband, our team will be happy to answer them.