You always have a choice. About where you live, of course, too. If you've decided you want to settle down in a country house, you're probably already picturing a idyllic life, but, but… maybe the thought also crosses your mind – where is internet access in all of this? You can work remotely from almost anywhere in the country, and talk to your friends online too. However, for this to be possible, your internet needs to be almost as fast as the lightning that Thor wields. What kind of internet to choose when living in the countryside?
Mobile Internet – will it work best in the countryside?
Outside of large metropolises, the terrestrial infrastructure that allows you to connect to the internet is not that well-developed. That's why mobile LTE internet is the best solution. A solution that will allow you to realize your dreams of a home outside the city and simultaneous easy access to the network is mobile internet. It allows for access to the network, wherever you want and whenever you want. What do you need to do to have it for yourself? Thanks to Play's coverage and Mobile Vikings' offer, you can set sail on the wide seas of the internet today. In a beautiful seaside village, in the mountains, or in Masuria.
All you need to do is choose the GB package size you want on the website (even 250 GB), click: I'll take it, and you're already a Viking. If you're not convinced, that's okay! At Mobile Vikings, you can check if mobile internet is the solution for you. You are not limited by long-term contracts and formalities. You top up GB when you need it. And all this in a stylish helmet with horns.
According to the LTE mobile internet ranking, in May 2022, users of the Play network could count on the highest download speeds. A good speed allows you to stay up-to-date with series premieres, and thanks to it, downloading files from the network becomes just a formality. To not make it sound too good to be true, you should know that the speed of mobile internet depends on several factors. Your distance from the transmitter, weather conditions, or the number of people using the transmitter at the same time will have a significant impact on this. If your idyllic cottage is located in a valley, and the transmitter is behind a hill, the internet speed might also be different.
Internet in the countryside – other available options
Besides mobile internet, to enjoy the resources of the internet, you can consider other options.
Satellite Internet
Live with gusto. And draw internet straight from a satellite. Yes, this is possible when you don't want to use mobile internet, and there's no fiber optic in the area. By opting for satellite internet, you eliminate coverage problems, because it's available practically everywhere.
And the disadvantages? Such a service requires a bit more investment, as it needs appropriate infrastructure. Just like with mobile internet, here too, data limits apply. After they are used up, a so-called "funnel" occurs, meaning the download speed significantly slows down. Satellite internet is also not an optimal option for streamers or online gaming fans. All because of possible delays that occur on the connections due to the distance from the satellite.
Radio Link
An available solution when it comes to internet in the countryside is a radio link. It works best where mobile internet coverage is lacking. It doesn't require extensive infrastructure, nor does it have transfer limitations. It is most often characterized by average network throughput (around 30 Mb/s). It's worth noting in the "disadvantages" section that it works best in close proximity to transmitters. The further away, the weaker the signal will be. Radio links, like some people, are also very sensitive to weather changes. In humans, this phenomenon is called meteoropathy. In the case of radio internet, storms, strong winds, or prolonged heatwaves can limit the operation of the links. An additional antenna might not necessarily be a solution that will handle the problem.
Let's summarize. It doesn't matter if you're stationed in a big metropolis or in a picturesque village, you probably want to have continuous access to fast internet. Familiarize yourself with all the options available for your place of residence and choose the one that best suits you. However, remember that it's not a coincidence that (according to the Office of Electronic Communications) already in 2016, the number of mobile internet users in Poland was higher than fixed-line internet users. Because without cables, using the internet in the countryside is pure joy.
