Can someone please explain this to me?

[disco192]

Why is 2 way satellite internet service for homes cost about 50-100/month while that same service on a boat would cost upwards of 5 THOUSAND dollars?

Im yet to understand how the service is ANY DIFFERENT WHATSOEVER from the satellite side of things.

All I can think of is something about different satellites that allow more movement or possibly something with coverage area.

We currently have a TracNet 2.0 antenna, but Im not sure if it works. I an just looking for a semi reliable internet service that I need to use for about a month in the gulf of mexico (about 100+ miles offshore). So EVDO is probably out of the question. I can live with 56k speeds, but would prefer something faster, hopefully around 400k.

Wiredocean seems to be the only somewhat inexpensive option.

Does anyone know of any other options or any way to beat this system they have to charge us out the wazoo just because they can?

/rant

Thanks,
Stu