Internet by satellite for remote regions

Satellite internet is fast becoming the ideal solution for remote connectivity solutions. Despite increase in Internet users, especially in the developing country, majority of the world population are still cut off from the World Wide Web.

Majority of those still without Internet access live in developing countries, or in remote regions both in developing and developed nations. These are the same communities often inaccessible by road, or without stable power supply. Residents in deserts, far flung mountain regions, or even those living in tropical rain forests, and nearly uninhabited islands are cut off from the rest of the world.

This is where internet from satellite comes into play. Since the above-mentioned locations present conditions wherein fibre optic cables are impracticable to build, satellite broadband becomes the ideal solutions. VSAT systems, because of their size, can be easily deployed in this hard-to-reach areas and instantly connect them to teleports uplinking to various geostationary satellites providing the bandwidth.

Recently, satellite also emerged as a potential solution for blocked backhaul communications network. Bandwidth-intensive applications are straining the wireless networks, and with more mobile devices being put out in the market, the clog in the system is worsening. Mobile backhaul via satellite is now an alternative solution in easing the overload in the systems, especially with vast improvements brought by the rise of Ka band satellites, minimized latency issues, and minimized cost.

 

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