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Enter the World of Premium iDirect Satellite Internet service from Ground Control where High-Speed, Low-Contention, Low-Latency, Net-Neutral, Multi-User Application Friendly highly predictable connections are standard with all plans. Learn why professionals and organizations upgrade their satellite data & phone service with us. more New - Introducing Dual Matrix Service Ground Control is pleased to introduce an industry first with our Dual-Matrix, Dual-Satellite service. One service plan connects with two completely different satellites and satellite networks for numerous benefits such as redundancy. Designed for our mobile dishes, one button push is all it takes to select and connect with a different satellite. - More information on Dual Matrix.

North America Service Plans Using Technology   Performance Satellite Internet Plans on Galaxy 18 or AMC 9   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   Dual Matrix   Dual-Satellite service with one service plan.   Use either of the North   American satellites anytime. Requires mobile dish. add 20% 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.

VOIP Phones & Phone Service $49.95/mo - includes 1000 free minutes each month Super low-latency (500-650 milliseconds) with a "local" number to make and receive crystal clear calls over our iDirect satellite service. more

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iDirect Satellite Dish Systems - Complete Kits Our most popular fixed satellite solution uses the Evolution X3 iDirect Gateway connected to our 1.2 Meter satellite dish with a 6 watt BUC (transmitter) on a Non-Penetrating mount. This is everything needed to create a working high-speed connection except for the installation that requires a certified installer. Photos

Online Installation Certification - $300 plus toolbag (if tools are not owned) Avoid the cost of installation by taking our online Installation Training & Certification course. Certified installers can assemble, point, and activate a satellite communication systems with Ground Control. The advantage of being a certified installer is no installation costs, or costly repointing (such as after a storm), or moving of a system to a new location. Please note that certification is offered only to those who are purchasing Ground Control satellite service. Ground Control does require the enrollee to own (or have access to) certain specialized satellite pointing tools. Enrollees may also purchase our certified installer tool bag that includes the tools necessary for satellite system installations. Apply for the Ground Control Installation Training & Certification Course

Case Based Solution A Portable .98 or 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

VOIP Phones & Phone Service $49.95/mo - includes 1000 free minutes each month Super low-latency (500-650 milliseconds) with a "local" number to make and receive crystal clear calls over our iDirect satellite service. more

VPN Virtual Private Networking If you require a VPN, Ground Control's network will be compatible with many existing VPN solutions. We also sell the Encore series VPN for a cost effective solution. more

Carry Portable Internet & Phone Portable BGAN terminals will fit inside of a laptop case and deliver 492 Kbps of broadband speed as well as high quality phone over satellite communication. The hardened case is excellent for all weather operation in extreme environments. more

Satellite Phones with Internet All of our satellite phones are capable of low-speed Interned connections. Ground Control offers the most popular brands along with service plans that we support globally 24-7. 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

		Step 1. Consider an iDirect Service Plan Select an iDirect service plan from this page or contact us for numerous plans not listed.
		Step 2. Check Your Look Angle Prior to installation, you may wish to see if your intended installation location has an obstacle that would block the satellite signal. This is common in downtown locations, or deep valleys with mountains and trees. Use this handy little tool to find out. More
		Step 3. Select Dish and Radio We have a variety of satellite dishes from Ku-Band to C-Band to X-Band, .98 meter to 3.8 meter and radios from 4 Watt to a cloud busting 400 Watts. 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 Our nationwide (U.S. and Canada) certified VSAT installers will coordinate with you for an installation time and place. Installations normally take less than one business day.