Satellite internet access has been one of those just over the horizon technologies for at least the past decade, promising access to those in remote and isolated areas in the US, and around the world. It’s currently getting “real close now” to becoming an option that delivers acceptable speeds for acceptable costs.
Starlink, the Elon Musk SpaceX satellite internet endeavor is now offering access in some areas. Here’s an article explaining their current status.
's satellite internet venture - CNET
Below there’s more discussion about the history of satellites and internet communication and the current state of the art by the science explainer par excellence Joe Scott on YouTube. Since this was published, Starlink has announced Starlink Premium with higher costs, and higher capabilities than “regular” Starlink.
Starlink Premium users can expect download speeds of 150-500 Mbps and latency of 20-40ms, enabling high throughput connectivity for small offices, storefronts, and super users across the globe.