There was a time when satellite internet connections were the absolute last resort. Today, thanks to services like Starlink, satellite internet has become dramatically better on all fronts, making it a real competitor to fiber internet or mobile internet services like 5G. However, even cutting-edge modern satellite internet has its particular pitfalls. And the older type of satellite internet still exists as an option, one you might have to consider, depending on your situation. Either way, there are disadvantages of satellite internet that you need to be aware of, so let's jump in and cover the basics.