Premium Satellite Internet from Ground Control (a U.S. based company) delivers high-speed, low-latency, net-neutral, application tolerant, VPN optimized, highly predictable connections... which are just some of the reasons so many professionals and organizations upgrade their satellite services with us. more

Performance Satellite Internet Plans on Galaxy 18
Plans   (Fixed or Mobile)	Transfer Speeds   Download x Upload	In-Plan Monthly Transfer	Out-Of-Plan Overage Costs	Monthly Price (USD)
iDirect 3 GB   iDirect 3 GB Max	3 Mbps x 1 Mbps   5 Mbps x 2 Mbps	3GB per month No FAP Dynamic Contention	$0.19 per MB	$399 $559
iDirect 9 GB   iDirect 9 GB Max	3 Mbps x 1 Mbps   5 Mbps x 2 Mbps	9GB per month No FAP Dynamic Contention	$0.14 per MB	$599 $839
iDirect 12 to 50 GB	3 Mbps x 1 Mbps   5 Mbps x 2 Mbps	12 to 50 GB /mo No FAP Dynamic Contention	$0.10 to $0.14/MB	Info Link
iDirect Dedicated	Up to 20 Mbps down   Up to 7 Mbps up	Unlimited Use No Contention - Unshared	$0	Info Link
Why is Premium Satellite more expensive than Hughesnet or Wildblue? Answer
Satellite Service Plan Add-Ons
Add Phone Service	20 Kbps x 20 Kbps	1000 voice minutes per month to any U.S. phone.	$0.04	$49.95  Info Link
Month-To-Month &   Custom Plans	Up to 5 x 2 Mbps	Pay for service on month-to-month terms	Call	Info Link
Add FoIP FAX	80 Kbps x 80 Kbps	Optimized Service for Faxing Over Satellite	$0.04	$189.95  Info Link
Add Dedicated	Up to 5 x 2 Mbps	Include a dedicated unshared channel with standard shared service	$0	Info Link
On-Demand   Backup Internet	3 Mbps x 1 Mbps   5 Mbps x 2 Mbps	Charged by day or by the Megabyte	Unlimited Use	Info Link
Video Conference   On-Demand	Auto-Activate 364 CIR 1:1 when ANY Video Conference session starts.   Pay only for minutes used. Purchase 900, 1800 or 3000 minute plans.			1 Time Fee Info Link
Citrix Use &   Specialty Apps	Includes CIR	Custom Packages	Custom Design	Please Call
Video Streaming	4 Mbps x 4 Mbps Max	Dedicated Unshared Pipe	$0	Info Link
Public Safety Plans - Special Pricing for any Public Safety Organization
iDirect Mobile   Emergency	3 Mbps x 1 Mbps   5 Mbps x 2 Mbps	Includes 10 calendar days unlimited use per month	Add'l days billed at $59 or $69 per day	$279 $389
Other  Plans	Ground Control has multiple plans for public safety organizations			Info Link
► All plans listed are high-performance with dynamic contention! Speed is what we are all about. ► Optional 1:1 CIR available at any speed with any service plan. Good for VoIP, or other required application. ► All plans are for one year term (12 months) that converts to month-to-month billing at the end of term. ► Use your existing satellite equipment with Ground Control. ► All service goes through our teleports - 24 x 7 monitoring, power backup - multiple fiber paths. ► 1 Static IP included with all accounts. Additional Static IPs are available. ► 5 Mbps x 2 Mbps plans require a .98 meter dish or larger with a minimum 6 watt BUC (transmitter). ► Video streaming over satellite is allowed on all plans. ► Coverage maps are approximate signal service areas. ► All speeds listed in Megabits per second (Mb or Mbps) or Kilobits per second (Kb or Kbps). ► VOIP Service, VPN Service, Private Networking and many other services are available. Please Call.

Haiti Plans on SatMex 6 iDirect VSAT Plans on SatMex 6 Ku-Band at 113° West (Fixed or Mobile) iDirect Plans Transfer Speeds Down x Up Speeds Overage Costs Monthly Price U.S. Dollars  10:1 Contention  (Unlimited Use) 128 x 128 Kbps 256 x 256 Kbps 512 x 256 Kbps 512 x 512 Kbps 768 x 256 Kbps 1024 x 256 Kbps 1024 x 512 Kbps 1024 x 1024 Kbps 1544 x 256 Kbps 1544 x 512 Kbps 2048 x 512 Kbps $0 $349 $559 $629 $839 $839 $1,049 $1,259 $1,679 $1,479 $1,679 $2,099  4:1 Contention  (Unlimited Use) 128 x 128 Kbps 256 x 256 Kbps 512 x 256 Kbps 512 x 512 Kbps 768 x 256 Kbps 1024 x 256 Kbps 1024 x 512 Kbps 1024 x 1024 Kbps 1544 x 256 Kbps 1544 x 512 Kbps 2048 x 512 Kbps $0 $879 $1,399 $1,569 $2,099 $2,099 $2,619 $2,149 Call $3,689 $4,209 Call  2:1 Contention  (Unlimited Use) 128 x 128 Kbps 256 x 256 Kbps 512 x 256 Kbps 512 x 512 Kbps 768 x 256 Kbps 1024 x 256 Kbps 1024 x 512 Kbps 1024 x 1024 Kbps 1544 x 256 Kbps 1544 x 512 Kbps 2048 x 512 Kbps $0 $1,759 $2,799 $3,139 $4,189 $4,189 $5,329 $6,289 Call $7,369 $8,419 Call  1:1 CIR  No Contention All Speeds Available $0 Please Call  Custom Plans Create any speed plan with any Contention Please Call  Phone Service  VOIP Service Plans 1000 minutes per month (16.6 hours).   $49.95 More Info ► A 10:1 contention ratio has more then twice as many subscribers as a 4:1 plan and may be slower. ► Use your existing satellite equipment with Ground Control. ► Information on iDirect satellite equipment. ► 1 Static IP included with all accounts. Additional Static IPs are available. ► All plans are for one year term that reverts to month-to-month at the end of the term. ► A typical system in will require 1.2 Meter dish with 6 Watt BUC radio. ► Call for Installation Availability or become a certified installer online with Ground Control. ► Works with our VOIP service with crystal clear calling. ► All speeds are listed in Kilobits per second.

Popular Satellite Equipment Solutions

iDirect Equipment & Dish 1.2 Meter VSAT Dish with iDirect Gateway Our most popular fixed satellite solution uses the iNFINITI 3100 or Evolution X3 satellite gateway connected to our 1.2 Meter satellite dish with a 4 watt BUC (transmitter) on a Non-Penetrating mount. Leasing Available

Online Installation Training - $300 Avoid the cost of installation by taking our online VSAT Installation Training & Certification course. Certified installers can assemble, point, and activate a satellite system with Ground Control. Online VSAT Training

VOIP Phone Service Each phone has its own number to make make and receive crystal clear calls over our satellite connection. More

Other Satellite Solutions

Case Based Solution A Portable 1.2 Meter Satellite Dish Consider having a portable Case-Based mobile satellite system and store it until you require it. This solution is easily mounted on a roof of a building, or on top of a vehicle roof rack. more

T-100 Communications Trailer A Mobile - Transportable Hotspot Ground Control manufactures the Toughsat T-100 Multi-Purpose Satellite Communications Trailer to create a half-mile (.82 Kilometers) wireless access point for any in-range device. An instant communications portal for any location. more

VPN Virtual Private Networking If you require a VPN connection, Ground Control's network is compatible with many existing VPN devices. We also sell the Encore VPN box for a cost effective solution. More

BGAN Portable Broadband The portable BGAN systems can fit inside of a laptop case and work world-wide for broadband speeds up to 492 Kbps. They also deliver crystal clear phone calls. Cost is about $6.50 (USD) per Megabyte transferred. This is the best solution for portable broadband connectivity. More

Satellite Telephones with Internet All of the satellite phones we offer at Ground Control are all weather and include low speed Internet connectivity for email and texting. More

Fixed Satellite Telephone The IsatPhone Link from Inmarsat is a fixed location satellite telephone designed for indoor use. The high-performance externally mounted antenna keeps calls from dropping. more

How To Install A High-Performance Satellite System

		Step 1. Consider an iDirect Service Plan Select an iDirect service plan from this page. All areas in Haiti are serviceable.
		Step 2. Check Your Look Angle Prior to installation, you may wish to see if your intended installation location has an obstacle in front of it that would block the satellite signal. This is common in downtown locations, or deep valleys with mountains and trees. Type in your Puerto Rico address to locate Galaxy 18. More
		Step 3. Select Dish and Radio Our standard fixed satellite system in Puerto Rico is a 1.2 Meter satellite dish using a 4 Watt BUC mounted on a Non-Penetrating roof mount. If you don't know what you need, please call us and we will be happy to explain your options and prepare a quote for you.
		Step 4. Installation Time & Place Please inquire with Ground Control regarding fixed or mobile installations in your area.  You may also take the online installation training course and become certified to perform installations of our VSAT equipment.