Even 120 miles from town in a cellular dead zone, I was able to stay in contact with my family using the $10-a-month T-Satellite service. And I didn't need to be on a T-Mobile plan or buy a new phone ...

Still, if you can get in on Starlink’s network, its fast satellite internet speeds and unlimited data make it the best choice for streaming TV on satellite internet. Viasat is a more reliable choice ...

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