http://www.dslreports.com/forum/satellite-speed-23085611 en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:29:38 EDT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:29:38 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-satellite-speed-23086706 said by jchambers28:

why is satellite internet so expensive?
Biggest factor is the satellite itself. Cost can be $100 million or more, and they last 15 years or less.

Newer satellites have more bandwidth, but also cost a lot more.

Most things electronic reduce in cost over the years, but satellites tend to increase.

Lots of risk, as well. Complete loss at launch happens sometimes, and satellites get "injured" fairly commonly in orbit.
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