DISHNet Satellite Internet Review
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Dish Network is one of the first satellite services in the country to offer satellite-based services to residential consumers. After more than3 decades, it has now grown to be one of the largest satellite-based TV and internet services in the country today. dishNet offers customer three satellite internet packages. With each plan offering a unique set of internet features to meet individual internet at budget needs.
Plan Details
At first glance, there seems to be no difference between dishNet’s Good and Better Satellite Internet except the latter’s monthly price. A closer inspection however shows that the Better Satellite Internet plan comes with Internet plus which comes with email services and normal web browsing even after reaching your monthly data usage limit.
|
Monthly Price |
Promo |
Anytime Data |
Download |
Upload |
|
Good Satellite Internet |
$49.99 |
$39.99 |
50 GB |
Up to 15 MBPS |
7 MBPS (average) up to 10 MBPS |
Off peak data up to 50 GB, anytime data up to 10 GB |
Better Satellite Internet |
$59.99 |
$49.99 |
10 GB |
Up to 10 MBPS |
7 MBPS (average) up to 10 MBPS |
Off peak data up to 50 GB, anytime data up to 10 GB, Internet Plus |
Best Satellite Internet |
$79.99 |
$69.99 |
10 GB |
Up to 1o MBPS |
7 MBPS (average) up to 10 MBPS |
Off peak data up to 50 GB, anytime data up to 10 GB, Internet Plus |
Plan Details
Contract Length |
24 months |
Activation Fee |
$99 |
Leasing Fee |
$10 |
Cancellation Fee |
$17.50 per remaining month on contract, max $420 |
*** Equipment $10 a month, but free when bundled with 24 month TV service commitment
Features and Services
- Off-peak data (2 AM to 8 AM local time)
- Monitor your data usage
- Purchase additional data (1 GB increments for $10)
- Internet Plus
Support Services
dishNet particularly excels with its customer support services. Being in the service industry for more than 3 decades has helped them hone their customer service skills. dishNet clients can reach them through a variety of channels including live chat and phone support.
- 24/7 support
- Phone
- Online chat
- Technical support
Satellite Internet at dishNet
dishNet does offer a good mix of satellite internet packages. Its upload speeds in particular were among the best making it easy for users to upload photos or videos. Enrolling with the company also gives you the opportunity to bundle your internet with its other services. An excellent choice for people who would like to get internet, network TV and phone services especially in some rural areas where this service is absent.
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- Up to 50 GB anytime data
- Monitor your data usage
- Purchase additional data
- Internet services start for as low as $39.99
- Available nationwide
- 24/7 customer support