If you are following technology news, you probably know of the advances in high speed Internet platforms such as LTE and direct fiber to home technologies. Older connectivity platforms such as satellite communication thru VSAT may seem old and outdated. However in many countries, VSAT networks are actually very much desired for the advantages they offer in Internet broadband access and corporate WAN connectivity.
In fact, satellite connectivity is preferred for use in wide area networks and Internet connectivity in many countries. VSAT provides a permanent coverage over a very wide fixed area, with extremely high reliability and uptime that is unmatched by any terrestrial communication system. VSAT is an excellent way to connect remote sites across different countries, giving them email, internet access, video, voice over IP, and other field applications. VSAT also enables companies to optimize their business processes by integrating field operations with their corporate WANs.
Below are the benefits of using VSAT for Wide Area Networks and Internet connectivity:
WAN Across Separated Locations
VSAT networks give reliable connections across multiple remote sites that are scattered over a very wide geographical area. A satellite in orbit can cover around a third of the earth’s surface and can connect all remote sites in any region with coverage. Multiple satellites can also work together to provide a truly global coverage.
Access in Remote Locations
Remote access is the greatest strength of VSAT Networks. A satellite can provide connectivity to any remote location like ships at sea, remote coastal regions, mountains, and areas with no terrestrial connectivity.
Virtual Private Networks
VSAT and satellite platforms support encryption of all data transferred between two or more sites. This security is one of the main reasons why VSAT is favored in crucial fields like defense and government projects.
Rapid Deployment
The deployment of VSAT links at the customer premises can be done in a short. The deployment of VSAT links can be done in any region, no matter where it is located, as long as the location is covered by the satellite.
Internet Access
VSAT can provide Internet access to any remote site that is under the satellite’s coverage. VSAT provides broadband internet with very high speeds with excellent reliability. Home users and corporations can access dedicated or shared VSAT bandwidth, and they can choose from many bandwidth options that fit their requirements perfectly.
Bandwidth Allocation
Bandwidth can be allocated or restricted based on individual applications. This feature is very useful for business and enterprise level communications, ensuring that critical business applications have a certain dedicated bandwidth across the VSAT network at all times.
Reliability
VSAT networks are extremely reliable, with up-times in the magnitude of 99.9% and above. This level of reliability cannot be matched by any of our current terrestrial communication systems.
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