Compare Our Service
Compare Our Service
CG Communications is your best choice for wireless Internet service in the rural area. The table below shows why you should choose CG Communications, Inc. as your wireless Internet Service Provider. Please note the table below is best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer screen, and not a mobile device such as a phone.
Company: Locally Owned
Data Plan: Unlimited Data Plan
Unlimited Downloads: Yes
Penalty for Exceeding Data Plan: No
Ping times (lower is better): Low
Video Streaming: Yes, such as video conferencing, feature-length films & movies, clips, etc.
Video Conferencing: Yes
Real-time gaming: Yes, with our low latency pings, many subscribers enjoy RTS, FPS, and MMORPG! 😀
Console Gaming Capable: Yes
Gamers Love the Service: Yes
Small Businesses Love the Service Yes
Technology: Radio and Microwave
Phone line required: No
Always On Internet: Yes
Multiple Computers Allowed: Yes
Benefits: All of the Above
Limitations: Access must be line-of-sight to a CG Communications Tower. Terrain, Trees, Buildings, Solar and Magnetic Storms, sleet, heavy rain and ice may interrupt service.
Company: Nationwide
Data Plan: Capped (limited to Data Allowance Policy. Usually 5 Gigabytes to 25 Gigabytes)
Unlimited Downloads: No
Penalty for Exceeding Data Plan: Yes
Ping times (lower is better): Medium to very high
Video Streaming: Yes, but with noticeable buffering and pausing. Watch out for running out of Megabytes!
Real-time gaming: Not really. You may get stuck at the log on screen trying to connect and time-out.
Console Gaming Capable: No
Gamers Love the Service: No, because of data allowance policy, and slow ping times.
Small Businesses Love the Service: No, because of data allowance policy and lack of local technical support.
Technology: Satellite
Phone line required: Older systems require a local land phone line for upload
Always On Internet: Yes
Multiple Computers Allowed: Depends on Provider, Equipment and Plan
Benefits: Access is available almost anywhere there is a clear view of the southern sky.
Limitations: Must have a clear view of the southern sky. Sluggish response times. Noticeable delays. Heavy clouds, Solar and Magnetic Storms may interrupt service
Company: Nationwide
Data Plan: Capped (limited to Data Allowance Policy. Usually 200 Megabytes to 10 Gigabytes
Unlimited Downloads: No
Penalty for Exceeding Data Plan: Yes
Ping times (lower is better): Medium
Video Streaming: Yes, but you may run out of Megabytes in Your Data Plan
Real-time gaming: Short to medium delays that will get you fragged, stuck and frustrated.
Console Gaming Capable: No
Gamers Love the Service: No, because of data allowance policy, and slow ping times.
Small Businesses Love the Service: No, because of data allowance policy and lack of local technical support.
Technology: Cellular
Phone line required: A cellular phone line may be required, but a land line is not required.
Always On Internet: No
Multiple Computers Allowed: Depends on Provider, Equipment and Plan
Benefits: Mobility.
Limitations: Rural coverage is very limited. Average speeds are slower than 1.5 Mbps in rural areas. Data allowance is very low. If you exceed data, you may be throttled to a very slow speed. Solar and Magnetic Storms may interrupt service.
Company: Locally Owned
Installation: Installed by Professionals.
Support: Phone and email support is available by a local technical support team in North America.
Data Plan: Unlimited Data Plan
Unlimited Downloads: Yes
Penalty for Exceeding Data Plan: No
Ping times (lower is better): Low
Video Streaming: Yes, such as video conferencing, feature-length films & movies, clips, etc.
Real-time gaming: Yes, many subscribers enjoy RTS, FPS, and MMORPG!
Console Gaming Capable: Yes
Gamers Love the Service: Yes
Small Businesses Love the Service Yes
Technology: Radio and Microwave
Phone line required: No
Always On Internet: Yes
Multiple Computers Allowed: Yes
Benefits: All of the Above
Limitations: Access must be line-of-sight to a CG Communications Tower. Terrain, Trees, Buildings, Solar and Magnetic Storms, sleet, heavy rain and ice may interrupt service.
Company: Nationwide
Installation: Do-it-yourself self installation
Support: Online support only. No phone or email support.
Data Plan: Soft capped (limited to Data Allowance Policy.)
Unlimited Downloads: Depends on Plan. Read the provider’s updated fine print.
Penalty for Exceeding Data Plan: Depends on Plan.
Ping times (lower is better): Inconsistent. Low to very high.
Video Streaming: Yes, feature-length films, movies, clips, etc.
Real-time gaming: It’s possible, but with high pings, disconnects and spikes that will most definitely get you fragged in a FPS.
Console Gaming Capable: It is possible. You may need to consult a technical expert to adjust QOS, forwarding, and set up custom rules on your local network devices.
Gamers Love the Service: No, because of lag, inconsistent pings, data allowance policy, packet drop rates and slow ping times.
Small Businesses Love the Service: No, because of data allowance policy and lack of local technical support. If you’re down, you’re down. It may take weeks to get support.
Technology: Low Orbit Satellite
Phone line required: No
Always On Internet: Yes
Multiple Computers Allowed: Yes
Benefits: Access is available almost anywhere there is a clear view of the sky without obstructions.
Limitations: Must have a clear view of the sky. Occasional drop outs, inconsistent pings, and data allowance policies. Lower bandwidth as a result of congestion and saturation are common issues. Heavy clouds, Solar and Magnetic Storms may slow down and interrupt service.
Installation: Do-it-yourself
Support: Online, and phone support available
Data Plan: Capped (limited to Data Allowance Policy. Usually 200 Megabytes to 10 Gigabytes
Unlimited Downloads: Varies
Penalty for Exceeding Data Plan: Varies
Ping times (lower is better): low to medium
Video Streaming: Yes, but you may run out of Megabytes in Your Data Plan
Real-time gaming: Short to medium delays that will get you fragged, stuck and frustrated
Console Gaming Capable: It’s possible, but many tweaks may be necessary
Gamers Love the Service: No, because of data allowance policy, and slow ping times
Small Businesses Love the Service: No, because of data allowance policy and lack of local technical support
Technology: 5G Cellular
Phone line required: A cellular phone line may be required, but a land line is not required
Always On Internet: No
Multiple Computers Allowed: Depends on Provider, Equipment and Plan
Benefits: Mobility
Limitations: Rural coverage is very limited, because of terrain, trees, and obstacles. Average speeds vary drastically depending on saturation and location. Data allowance is restrictive and you may be throttled to a very slow speed. Solar and Magnetic Storms may interrupt service.
