See what reaches your address, how much internet your household really needs, and what help is out there.
72%
of rural adults have home broadband, vs 84% in the suburbs
89.5%
of non-metro households subscribe to broadband, vs 94.0% in metro areas
Source: SHADAC analysis of Census ACS, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Nearly universal
The FCC says 100/20 Mbps service is nearly universally available in rural areas once satellite is counted
Source: FCC broadband report, August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
We started you with a typical household for this page: 4 people, 2 HD streams, 1 video call, homework, phones. Change anything to match yours.
Think weekday evening. Tap + for everything happening at the same time.
YOUR NUMBER
24 Mbps
Your number: 24 Mbps.
With 20% headroom so nothing buffers.
You
Satellite plan ~80
Satellite covers you, with room to spare.
Satellite covers you, with room to spare.
See plans for 24 MbpsLock it in works once we know Viasat reaches your area.
Our estimate: your household uses about 237 GB a month. Unleashed fits best, because unlimited high-speed data covers that comfortably.Edit household
About 80 Mbps · bursts to 150
from $39.99/mo
for 12 months, then $69.99/mo
Great for
About 80 Mbps · bursts to 180
from $69.99/mo
for 12 months, then $99.99/mo
Great for
About 80 Mbps · bursts to 200
from $109.99/mo
for 12 months, then $179.99/mo
Great for
Promotional prices for new customers, shown as of October 2026. Plans, prices and speeds vary by address and Viasat confirms them for your home. A $15/mo equipment lease applies to every plan. Taxes extra. A one-time activation fee may apply. Speeds are 'up to' and not guaranteed.
The Internet Guide is a Viasat referral partner and may earn a fee when you sign up. It never changes your price.
Up to $9.25 a month off phone or internet, or up to $34.25 on Tribal lands. One discount per household, renewed each year. Ask Viasat whether Lifeline applies to your plan.
These programs fund networks and communities, not a household's monthly bill. Our Funding Desk helps local leaders find them.
Out of town, the question usually isn't "can I get internet?" but "which kind, and is it enough?" Satellite reaches almost everywhere with a clear view of the southern sky, and handles streaming, school and video calls well. It isn't built for fast online gaming.
It depends on your address. Many rural homes can get satellite, and some also have fixed wireless, DSL, cable or fiber. Check your ZIP, then your address.
Start with your ZIP. Viasat confirms your exact address.
Checked October 2026.