Rural Internet Guide: Everything You Need to Get Connected

Welcome to the complete GetRemoteInternet guide to getting online in rural America. Whether you’re comparing satellite providers, hunting for a cell signal fix, or just trying to find any connection that reaches your address, every guide we’ve published is organized below by topic. Start with the big comparisons, then dive into the specifics for your situation.

Start Here: The Big Comparisons

New to rural internet? These overview guides compare every major option and help you figure out what’s realistic at your address.

Starlink Guides

Everything about Starlink — pricing, availability, installation, performance, and how it stacks up against the competition.

Satellite Internet: HughesNet & Viasat

The two nationwide satellite providers — honest reviews, pricing, and head-to-head comparisons.

Cell Signal & Mobile Internet

Boost a weak signal, pick the right rural cell plan, or set up a mobile hotspot as your main or backup connection.

Internet for Your Situation

Specific guides for specific needs — remote work, students, farms, cabins, and vacation rentals.

Routers & Equipment

Get the most out of whatever connection you have with the right router and gear.

Still Not Sure Where to Start?

If you can see open sky to the north and want the best performance, check Starlink availability at your address. If you have any cell signal at all, T-Mobile Home Internet is often the cheapest reliable option. And if nothing else reaches you, HughesNet and Viasat cover virtually every address in the country.