Does Sprint Have Satellite Internet?

Mobile broadband is a good alternative to satellite Internet. Like satellite, with mobile broadband you can access the Internet from anywhere within your coverage area. Sprint offers 3G and 4G mobile broadband plans that range in price from $44.99 to $89.99 a month as of June 2011, and other mobile phone providers offer similar packages. Mobile broadband is a good match for laptops, tablet computers and other mobile devices. It is not, however, designed to work with desktop computers.

Although Sprint doesn't offer satellite Internet services, there are many other providers with rates that are comparable to Sprint's mobile broadband services. HughesNet is one such provider, offering nationwide satellite internet service packages that in June 2011 start at $59.99 a month. Other satellite internet providers serve smaller regions. A simple search for satellite Internet providers in your state might turn up some smart savings on satellite Internet service.

If you live in a rural area, your options for high-speed Internet may be limited to either satellite or mobile broadband. However, sometimes you can find small, regional high-speed service providers that serve small towns and out-of-the-way areas just by searching for high-speed providers in your hometown.

If you have a smartphone, it's possible to use it to connect your computer to the Internet. Using your smartphone as a wireless modem takes some tinkering and technical know-how, and the specifics depend on your type of phone and your service provider, but it is a definite possibility if you're desperate for Internet access. Again, this is recommended for laptops and mobile devices, but not for desktop computers.