Overview of Satellite Service Options
We offer 3 different options for establishing satellite service, each option has its particular advantages based on application, usage and duration.
| Post-Paid | Pre-Paid | Shared | |
| Equipment Cost | $475 | Free | $475 |
| Monthly Fee | $35 | None | $35 |
| Bandwidth Cost | $7.92 / MB | $5.25 -$1.76 / MB | $10.00 / MB |
| Ideal for: | Variable usage over 1 year | High Volume users | Retail and Crew environments |
If you need help determining what a Mb (megabit) or MB (megabyte) is click here.
Post-paid Plan |
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The Post-paid Service option is ideal for the individual and organizations that wish to purchase a satellite unit for use over a long period of time but are unsure of when and how they will use it. It is also great for people who will only use the service minimally as a back up connection option. There are 3 costs associated with the Post-paid plan. Equipment$475.00 plus S/H SIM Card Activation$35.00 per month (12 Month Minimum) Bandwidth Charge
Zone 1 = $1.45 per Mb / $11.60 per MB (Iraq, Afghanistan, Chad) |
Pre-paid Plans |
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Tempest Telecom offers several Pre-paid options which are ideal for high volume users. By purchasing data transfer in advance, you can save substantially. Additionally if you do not already have a terminal, with each initial Pre-paid purchase we will provide you a satellite terminal at no charge. EquipmentFree! Sim Card ActivationNo Charge! Bandwidth ChargeSilver - $3,125 - 600MB (200MB per month for 3 Months) ($5.25/MB) |
Shared Service |
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Tempest Telecom's shared satellite service plan is ideal for those wishing to share a satellite terminal amongst a group of users or with in a cyber cafe type of environment. To establish a shared service plan, first the purchase of a Satellite terminal is necessary, the terminal uses a SIM card activated specifically to accept Scratch Cards. Activating this SIM card costs $35 per month with a 12 month minimum. Once a terminal is set up to accept Scratch Cards, a user can purchase a scratch card from Tempest Telecom. The user then simply attaches their laptop to the Satellite terminal or uses a PC already connected to the Satellite terminal. Once attached the user opens up their web browser and is asked to enter their Scratch Card number. Once authorized they can use the Internet as normal, their remaining balance is displayed on the screen. Equipment$475.00 plus S/H Sim Card Activation$35.00 per Month (12 Month Minimum) Costs of Cards 5 MB Scratch Card - $50 |