LEO satellite
Longwave Satellite
Labs score 71Low earth orbit satellite broadband. Expensive, but available almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky.
Coverage96
Speed70
Reliability66
Value52
What it does well
- Works where no fixed or mobile option exists
- Quick self-installation
What to watch
- High hardware and monthly cost
- Rain and tree cover reduce throughput
Placeholder dataProvider assessments are launch copy based on our initial testing framework.
Plans
Current Longwave Satellite plans
Example plans, structured so live pricing and offer links can be attached.
Related Labs work
Testing that informs this page
Labs test9 min
Can 5G replace home broadband?
We ran a 5G home router alongside full fibre for six weeks. Here is where it held up, and where it quietly fell apart.
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Field research11 min
Best connectivity for rural homes
Fixed wireless, 4G with an external antenna, satellite or a community network — how to work out which one your address actually supports.
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Comparison8 min
Starlink versus 5G
Two very different ways to get online without a fixed line. We compare cost, latency, weather resilience and where each one makes sense.
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