Compare Skycasters satellite Internet service levels to find the one that’s right for you.
When it comes to selecting an appropriate broadband satellite Internet service plan, many organizations and companies don’t fully understand what they need. That’s why at Skycasters, we first take the time to learn as much as we can about your unique set of challenges, and then create a customized satellite communications solution for you.
Our most popular plans, shown here, are a great starting point for discovering the right mix. These service levels are designed for companies in the oil, gas and mining industry, remote businesses or any operation that will use Skycasters satellite Internet as the primary form of connectivity. We have other service plans to meet occasional, short-term, or back-up connectivity needs.
| Platinum III Service Plans | ||||||
| Service Plan Monthly Price | $149.00 | $199.00 | $249.00 | $399.00 | $499.00 | $999.00 |
| MaxIR (down/up) | 2.5M/384k | 2.5M/512k | 3.0M/640k | 4.0M/768k | 4.5M/1.02M | 6.09M/1.5M |
| CIR (down/up) | 512k/128k | 640k/256k | 768k/384k | 1.02M/512k | 1.5M/640k | 2.04M/768k |
| Static IP Address | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Throughput allowance (down/up) | 1GB | 2GB | 3GB | 5GB (4/1) | 7.5GB (6/1.5) | 15GB (12/3) |
| Overage/MB (down/up) | $0.15/meg | $0.15/meg | $0.15/meg | $0.10/$0.15 | $0.10/$0.15 | $0.10/$0.15 |
| Minimum Equipment | 1.0m/2w | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/4w | 1.2m/4w | 1.8m/4w |
| Gold III Service Plans | ||||||
| Service Plan Monthly Price | $149.00 | $199.00 | $249.00 | $399.00 | $499.00 | $999.00 |
| MaxIR (down/up) | 1.5M/256k | 1.5M/256k | 2.04M/384k | 2.5M/512k | 2.5M/640k | 2.5M/768k |
| CIR (down/up) | 256k/64k | 320k/96k | 384k/128k | 512k/160k | 512k/192k | 640k/256k |
| Static IP Address | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Throughput allowance (down/up) | 2 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 10GB (8/2) | 15GB (12/3) | 30GB (24/6) |
| Overage/MB (down/up) | $0.10/meg | $0.10/meg | $0.10/meg | $0.10/meg | $0.10/meg | $0.10/meg |
| Minimum Equipment | 1.0m/2w | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/4w | 1.2m/4w | 1.2m/4w |
Our Gold Service Plans offer maximum throughput
with maximum value. And our Platinum Service Plans offer unsurpassed speed and performance. Notice that all of our service levels contain a Committed Information Rate (CIR). This means you’ll get at least 110% of the stated CIR speeds at least 90% of the time—usually more. You see, while most companies make empty promises about transmission speeds, Skycasters makes guarantees.
| Equipment | ||||||
| iDirect IDU | VSAT 3100* | VSAT 3100* | VSAT 3100* | VSAT 3100 | ||
| Dish Size | 1.0 meter | 1.2 meter | 1.2 meter | 1.8 meter | ||
| BUC Size | 2 watt | 3 watt | 6 watt | 6 watt | ||
| Equipment Price | $899 + frt* | $999 + frt* | $1,999 + frt | $2,899 + frt | ||
| Standard Installation | $400 | $500 | $500 | $900 | ||
| Mount | Universal Pen | Non-Pen | Non-Pen |
Pole or Non-Pen |
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| Term | 2 year** | 2 year** | 2 year** | 2 year** | ||
| Modem Upgrade Options (replaces iDirect 3100) | ||||||
| iDirect 5100 (integrated switch) | add $1,995 | |||||
| iDirect 5150 (supports encryption) | add $2,295 | |||||
| iDirect 5300 (supports mesh) | add $3,995 | |||||
* Refurbished Equipment Special - Please ask your salesman for details about our refurbished modems, available as a package with dish, mount, 3 watt BUC & LNB for only $799. Also available with a 4 watt BUC for $1,499.
** Equipment Price shown above reflects $2,000 discount for signing a two-year Platinum or Gold II service agreement. Early termination fees apply.
Have additional questions about our plans? Only need satellite communications for occasional use? Looking for more plans for disaster response and business continuity? Contact us by phone at , or take an online analysis of your needs and you’ll be on your way to a customized satellite Internet plan from Skycasters.
MaxIR – Maximum Information Rate, the maximum speed at which data can be received or transmitted.
CIR – Committed Information Rate, the speed at which we guarantee data can be received or transmitted. We guarantee you will receive 110% of your CIR at least 90% of the time, if not more.
Throughput Allowance – This is the total amount of data that can be transferred up and/or down in a given billing cycle (30 days). Please make sure to review our Fair Access Policy (FAP). There are two options for you to choose from regarding your Throughput Allowance:
Option 1 – If you may need additional throughput some months you may purchase an "unlimited" plan. With this option, you will be billed according to your service plan for any throughput in excess of the plan allowance.
Option 2 – If you prefer flat rate billing, you may choose a "limited" plan. If you exceed your plan's throughput allowance, your connection speeds may be slowed down until your usage is back in profile with the plan.
Note – Both Platinum III & Gold III can be configured as Option 1 or Option 2
Note – Platinum III Service Plan will be optimized for VoIP (1 slot every frame while idle)
Note – Gold III Service Plans will receive 1 slot every 4th frame while idle.
IP Addressing – All plans include 1 publicly routable static IP address. Blocks of 5 or 13 are available. Block of 5 is $30.00. Block of 13 is $60.00. Up to 256 are available if needed at an additional charge. If you need more than 5 IP addresses, your request must be justified in writing to meet ARIN requirements.