Does AT&T Have Satellite Internet?

No, you need to call 1-877-697-2926 for Satellite Internet. In certain locations, yes, AT&T offers satellite internet service where broadband isn’t available. This tends to be in rural and remote locations within the geography covered by AT&T. For its satellite installations AT&T uses Wildblue.

AT&T satellite service is not available in all locations, It’s difficult to access an accurate overall map showing where AT&T offers satellite internet service. Presumably this is because it’s more accurate for you to provide your exact address to see if your location can get it. You can go to att.com and input your address to see if service as available at your location.

When you opt for satellite internet service, whether through AT&T or through other satellite internet provides like Viasat, Frontier, HughesNet or most others, it will tend to be more expensive than broadband cable or fiber optic service. That’s because it costs more to provide, install and maintain the necessary equipment for satellite internet connections.

If you have just moved to a rural location from a city and you’ve decided to get satellite internet, be aware that satellite internet has more latency than broadband or fiber optic. This is due to the time it takes to ping the data back and forth to the satellite(s) in orbit and ground stations that service your dish at your home. While it’s possible to stream content in SD or even HD based on the satellite service plan you choose, you won’t be able to do online gaming where milliseconds count.

The good news is that you’ll be online but it’s going to be a slightly different experience.