I am looking for the maximum bandwidth of a satellite. And I mean the satellites that connect the internet between continents, NOT personal internet satellites. So once again, the maximum bandwidth in mbps or gbps etc.

Cable just became available, but not internet. Satellite is as slow as dial-up. Is there a creative way to speed up my connection or connect another way?

If someone is on an Army base in Iraq, what are the options for satellite internet there? He's allowed to have a large dish. Would that help? He wants the fastest he can get, but I'd like to know all the options so I know how much it will cost. I've heard it's very expense. Is it hard to set up, like to point the dish at the satellite? He doesn't need TV, just internet. Obviously an ISP that will do business in English by email instead of by phone is a must.

I am going to be moving to a rural area and would like to find the best most affordable satellite internet. Also what are the problems associated with satellite internet?