Satellite Broadband
- Satellite Broadband
- A high speed connection to the Internet (Broadband) using Satellite technology instead of a fixed phone line.
The last year has seen an explosion in broadband connections as fast internet access becomes an increasingly important part of business. BT and the Government have stated that it is their intention to enable every exchange in the country but admit there will still be a significant minority who will always be unable to get adsl in this way.
This website exists to help those who have been unable to get conventional broadband services, with advice on the options open to them and more specifically a step by step guide to obtaining a satellite broadband solution for their home or business.
Before satellite broadband became available the only two options were to settle for an ISDN line or spend thousands on a leased line; neither of which adequately catered for those wanting fast and affordable internet access. We think that satellite broadband is an increasingly viable and exciting choice, both for those wanting the security of a backup connection and for those who have been unable to order standard adsl.
The following pages of the site will guide you through the process of obtaining satellite broadband, along with explanations of the costs and an overview of the broadband industry itself.
Satellite Broadband Service
Conventional ADSL involves your local exchange being configured to supply broadband, and while BT are enabling exchanges at a rate of 4 a day it will still be some time before the whole network is finished.
The alternative
Satellite broadband has become an alternative for those who cannot receive adsl via their local exchange, either because thet are out of range or because the trigger point has not been reached, or even set.
Trigger points are governed by the number of people within range of an exchange that register an interest in ADSL and once the trigger point is reached BT undertake to do the work. (sometimes not very quickly!)
A satellite broadband service uses hardware that involves a satellite dish being installed on your premises which then interrogates a dedicated satellite in order to supply a broadband service to your home or business. The satellite dish needs to be static and a qualified engineer needs to perform the installation.
Once installed you can benefit from speeds of up to 2Mb, with SDSL service available in some cases.
There is always going to be a minor latency with satellite broadband, typically a delay of between 400 and 750 milliseconds as the signal travels between the satellite dish and the satellite itself at the speed of light.
The other sections of the site will explain the other elements of a satellite broadband service and the benefits to your or your business.
Mon 12th May 10:24 (UK)
