When it comes to choosing a broadband internet connection that you can use when you travel, you only have three major options to choose from. WiFi HotSpots, cellular air cards, and mobile satellite broadband.

Many people who have tried WiFi hot spots or wireless cards have found that service is not always available, and the Internet access can be very slow when it is. That leaves Satellite broadband as the most popular high speed Internet connection for RV'rs.

Satellite powered broadband is the best option for RVers because it gives you reliable, unlimited high-speed access at any location that has a clear view of the southern sky for one low price.

There are generally two types of mobile satellite broadband Internet systems, fully automatic auto-deploying systems, or manually pointed systems.

Manual point systems either need to be set up and disassembled, transported, and stored, or they are mounted to the roof of the vehicle and require a trip up a ladder to deploy and point. Although manual-pointed systems cost quite a bit less than the auto-pointing systems when initially purchased, automatic pointing mounts are easier to deploy - they are up and running within a matter of minutes with the push of a single button. Like most things, the choice between a manual pointed system and automatic system is a trade-off of convenience vs. cost.

With manual-pointed systems you have a choice of two types, either tripod mounted dishes or manual roof mounted units. Actually, either one can work very well when correctly used, the tripod mounted dishes provide much more flexibility for location of the dish, but the manual roof mount units are much easier and faster to set up and do not require lifting, carrying, or storage of the components when not in use.

We only sell our system one way...a fully complete turnkey system with quality components. This design and its components have been tested over the years and we know it works well. We do not provide "budget" equipment. All our components are top quality and field tested by our customers for three years. We know it works!

You don't need special permission from the FCC - or even HughesNet - to set up your high-speed, portable satellite system. Just enter your zip code in the satellite software stored in the HughesNet modem...write down the coordinates that display...set the coordinates on the dish...fine-tune the signal...go surf!