Minisatellite dishes are in high demand by consumers, as many of these systems can receive a few hundred televisions and radio stations for the cost of a basic television cable service.

One of the main reasons for its availability is how it works: Satellite internet is a form of fixed wireless internet that links a home internet modem to a satellite in space. It is a solid ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology ... Locating local internet providers The Mini is a satellite dish and Wi-Fi router all in one that's about the size of a laptop.