Even if they can be useful in remote regions without Internet access, there are still some disadvantages associated with satellite Internet services such as Starlink and Amazon Leo.
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13/08/2026
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Athe fact is that a good connection to the Internet is increasingly important from a point of view of combating social exclusion and freedom of information.
However, despite this growing importance, there are still many regions where – due to the lack of interest of traditional operators – it is difficult to have decent Internet connections by land. It is here that services such as Starlink (from Elon Musk) or Amazon Leo (from Jeff Bezos), that soon it will also be available on the market.
By launching hundreds of satellites into space, these companies can establish a network capable of providing satellite Internet connection in the most remote areas of the planet. Thus, in the absence of traditional forms of Internet access, these services can be precious alternatives for those who need it most.
Also in the event of a conflict – as the Russian invasion of Ukraine – could be important services to restore communications not only among citizens but also between critical infrastructures.
Having said that, and with many advantages, there are also some disadvantages associated with satellite Internet services when compared to traditional ways of connecting to the network.
Below you can find some of these disadvantages pointed out by bGR site.
The biggest disadvantages of satellite Internet services:
- Monthly cost is higher;
- Equipment required is expensive;
- Connection stability can be impacted for bad weather;
- Is not available in any region;
- The latency is more noticeable than in wired Internet connections;
- There are still limits of data consumption;
- Upload speeds usually disappoint;
- Repairs and support usually take longer;
- New technologies can only make the Internet a satellite alternative.