8/17/2011 - Ka-Band and the Modern Satellite Broadband
The Ka-band trend started in North America in 2007 with the launching of Hughes SPACEWAY 3 satellite system. Europe followed next in 2010 with its HYLAS 1 satellite. Australia is scheduled to launch two Ka satellites in the near future.
The ever growing demand for wireless broadband is prompting satellite broadband firms to find ways to add bandwidth. Many companies and individuals rely on high-bandwidth applications and processes to perform their everyday tasks. Satellite VoIP, podcasting and peer-to-peer networking are attracting a growing number of Internet users, thus prompting ISPs to impose more broadband restrictions.
Ka-band technology is now giving the needed capacity to meet the growing demand for more broadband. Ka-band holds promise for low-cost and accessible Internet. Ka spectrum has a high bandwidth, reusing capabilities that span multiple beams. Ka spectrum requires smaller dishes and moves at faster speed. This would eventually allow satellite broadband subscribers to upgrade to higher satellite services without spending too much.
As more Ka-band satellites are launched, the industry would come up with improved services to attract customers from the retail, oil exploration, airline, shipping, hospitality and other sectors. There are numerous growth opportunities in emergency communications, computer-assisted deduction and telemedicine. Bandwidth-on-demand, constant bit services and dish-to-dish networking will create new demand for satellite broadband. Airline travel, mobile applications and railroad transportation are expected to benefit as well from Ka-band revolution. But the main driver behind the growth of satellite broadband sector is the consumer market.
Russia is jumping on the Ka bandwagon with its own Ka-band satellites to be launched later in 2011 and the succeeding years. Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) and RTCOMM partnered with Hughes for the development of Ka-band HN Systems and terminals.
Foreseeing the potential benefits of Ka-band services, Hughes immediately applied for Ka-band spectrum in the U.S. This was shortly followed by the launching of SPACEWAY 3 system. Its JUPITER program will further bring more enhancments in Ka-band technology.
The Australian broadband satellite market is growing steadily, thanks to the national broadband development plan. Optus, Thaicom and terminal builder Gilat will build the needed Ka-band satellites and VSATs to make satellite broadband more accessible in various regions in Australia. With this ambitious project, corporations and household users will enjoy faster and more reliable satellite Internet.
The two Ka-band broadband satellites are scheduled to debut in 2015. Optus will launch a managed satellite service, while Gilat Satellite Networks will construct the ground equipment. 11 SkyEdge 2 hub stations and 20,000 SkyEdge 2 terminals will be built over a period of 3 years.
The ever growing demand for wireless broadband is prompting satellite broadband firms to find ways to add bandwidth. Many companies and individuals rely on high-bandwidth applications and processes to perform their everyday tasks. Satellite VoIP, podcasting and peer-to-peer networking are attracting a growing number of Internet users, thus prompting ISPs to impose more broadband restrictions.
Ka-band technology is now giving the needed capacity to meet the growing demand for more broadband. Ka-band holds promise for low-cost and accessible Internet. Ka spectrum has a high bandwidth, reusing capabilities that span multiple beams. Ka spectrum requires smaller dishes and moves at faster speed. This would eventually allow satellite broadband subscribers to upgrade to higher satellite services without spending too much.
As more Ka-band satellites are launched, the industry would come up with improved services to attract customers from the retail, oil exploration, airline, shipping, hospitality and other sectors. There are numerous growth opportunities in emergency communications, computer-assisted deduction and telemedicine. Bandwidth-on-demand, constant bit services and dish-to-dish networking will create new demand for satellite broadband. Airline travel, mobile applications and railroad transportation are expected to benefit as well from Ka-band revolution. But the main driver behind the growth of satellite broadband sector is the consumer market.
Russia is jumping on the Ka bandwagon with its own Ka-band satellites to be launched later in 2011 and the succeeding years. Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) and RTCOMM partnered with Hughes for the development of Ka-band HN Systems and terminals.
Foreseeing the potential benefits of Ka-band services, Hughes immediately applied for Ka-band spectrum in the U.S. This was shortly followed by the launching of SPACEWAY 3 system. Its JUPITER program will further bring more enhancments in Ka-band technology.
The Australian broadband satellite market is growing steadily, thanks to the national broadband development plan. Optus, Thaicom and terminal builder Gilat will build the needed Ka-band satellites and VSATs to make satellite broadband more accessible in various regions in Australia. With this ambitious project, corporations and household users will enjoy faster and more reliable satellite Internet.
The two Ka-band broadband satellites are scheduled to debut in 2015. Optus will launch a managed satellite service, while Gilat Satellite Networks will construct the ground equipment. 11 SkyEdge 2 hub stations and 20,000 SkyEdge 2 terminals will be built over a period of 3 years.
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