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Tucson, home to the University of Arizona, is the second-largest city in the state and the seat of Pima County. It’s a city with a long and rich history, and vibrant multicultural heritage, offering a fantastic mix of environmental and cultural attractions to keep you engaged. The majority of its visitors are drawn to the area primarily because of the warm and dry climate, and the mild winter.
Whether it is the city’s largest employer, the University of Arizona, or Tucson’s many high-tech industries, which offer an employment opportunity to the young and aspiring. Its big-city amenities paired with a small-town feel and a picturesque landscape, which drive retirees to make it home. Tucson is a city that grows on you. And, what’s more, the city is one of the top 5 most connected in Arizona!
You might have moved here to start a new job, or chosen to retire here and enjoy Tucson’s clean air, either way, you’ll need a reliable high-speed internet connection.
As in any other US city, if you are located in an urban neighborhood multiple wired internet options are likely to be available. But if you happen to make your home away from the hubbub of city life, you may find yourself restricted to one wireline service or none at all.
With 14 residential providers serving the city, 91% of Tucson residents have access to multiple wired services, and 53% can also access Fiber in their area. However, 9.5% of the city’s population finds itself at the mercy of limited choice. While at the county level approximately 68,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband in Pima.
Our today’s article addresses the problem of the underserved communities in the Tucson area.
Alongside Cable from Cox & Xfinity from Comcast, and high-speed DSL & Fiber from CenturyLink, Tucson gets to access Fixed Wireless from T-Mobile and a number of local service providers. The extent of each provider’s coverage in and around the city varies. And where none of these networks reaches, you only have satellite internet providers coming to the rescue.
Satellite internet providers utilize satellite(s) in a geosynchronous orbit nearly 22,000 miles out in space. It is through an orbiting satellite that an internet connection is established with the terrestrial broadband infrastructure. The provider’s network operations center on earth acts as the middle man in this process. Like so, data travels back and forth between space and earth, and you are able to connect to the internet. At your end, the signal is sent and received via the satellite internet modem and the dish.
Interestingly, satellite TV also works on the same lines. The provider’s broadcast center acts like a hub where the signal is received and beamed to the orbiting satellite. The satellite then rebroadcasts the signal back to the users location on earth, where the dish picks it and passes it on to the receiver inside the house.
Satellite communications technology thus allows comprehensive coverage, depending on the scale of a provider’s network infrastructure. Largely speaking, if you can view the clear southern sky from where you are located in the U.S., you can also connect to the internet and TV via a satellite service like HughesNet and DIRECTV. Service availability is undoubtedly the biggest perk satellite internet and TV providers have to offer Tucson’s underserved communities.
“I must explore satellite internet services in my area”! If you have been nudging yourself to do that for your Tucson home lately but feel unsure, read on to find out if HughesNet Internet can prove suitable.
HughesNet made history in 2017 when it became the 1st satellite-based internet service provider to meet the Federal Communications Commission's broadband criteria (FCC). HughesNet coverage extends to all 53 states, and the provider has a customer base of over 1 million. The HughesNet Gen5 service brings together the company’s long experience in innovative satellite technologies and the provision of SmartTechnologiesTM based services.
While HughesNet Internet may be expensive as satellite internet is by default, it is important to remember you don’t just pay for speed and data that you get, but for broadband access which would be otherwise unavailable. You can get more information on the service by speaking to HughesNet Customer Service at 1-855-349-9309.
TV is an essential part of modern life. Whether you access TV entertainment via streaming or traditional Cable, American homes like to have one or the other option, if not both. For residents of areas where wired networks have no presence, satellite TV, like satellite internet, becomes a savior. In fact when you’re on a satellite internet plan, it is prudent to not consume limited data by streaming TV, instead, you can sign up for a satellite TV plan to get your fill of entertainment.
In the Tucson area, you can access the 2 top satellite TV services serving the U.S., i.e. DIRECTV and DISH. Pick a DIRECTV plan, quite hard to beat in terms of perks. Or a DISH plan, a great option if you want to keep it cheap. Either way, you are able to get access to popular broadcast and cable TV networks. And, both providers offer plans with a 2-year annual contract.
The best part is if you are subscribed to HughesNet satellite internet, you may be able to grab a discounted subscription to DIRECTV or DISH.
DIRECTV gives you unparalleled choice in terms of content. From the best in live TV and sports to thousands of On Demand titles and sought-after premium entertainment networks, it is all there. The Genie HD DVR, which comes included with all plans, has the ability to transform your experience of in-home entertainment. And, the DIRECTV app lets you stream your favorites on the go, quite without eating on your mobile data. For TV and sports enthusiasts, DIRECTV is the best choice.
The DISH network offers great value to subscribers with its 2-year price lock guarantee. While you may not have access to as many entertainment options or service perks as with DIRECTV, plans are definitely worth consideration. With 4 tiers of the DISH Channel Lineup on offer, you can pick the one that fits your needs the best. From popular Broadcast and Cable networks to sports and movie channels, DISH offers it all. The Hopper Duo Smart HD DVR lets you record TV favorites to watch later, and the DISH Anywhere App allows you to stream on the go.
With the information shared about satellite-based internet and TV services available to Tucson, we hope you’ll better understand why the duo makes a viable option for residents outside the reach of wireline services.
No doubt satellite communication technology is expensive, both to deploy and subscribe to, but it must be remembered a big chunk of the price you pay is associated with its coast-to-coast availability. And, when you make a home in Tucson suburbs away from the reach of wired networks, satellite internet and TV keep you connected and entertained.
To get started with satellite internet you will need a satellite dish and Wi-Fi modem which will connect you to the provider’s satellite-based network. As well as an internet-enabled device like a laptop, smartphone, or gaming console. Satellite internet providers like HughesNet send professional technicians to install the connection and connect up to 2 of your devices.
Rural areas in the US vary in terms of broadband access but largely speaking most are limited to traditional DSL, Fixed Wireless, or satellite internet. If you are looking for rural internet, we recommend you explore your options by speaking to a professional at 1-855-349-9328.
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