See DirecWay

Form of Internet access service which uses the telephone line to connect a user with an Internet Service Provider and a satellite link to download requested information back to the consumer. Seen as an interim form of Internet access before development of Ka-band type satellite switched services.

Internet access that uses a satellite dish to receive data they request over the Internet. Outbound information (such as a URL request) is requested in the traditional way, usually via a dial - up connection.