VT iDirect, SES, Broadpeak, i2CAT and the University of Surrey, all members of the SaT5G consortium, have partnered to demonstrate a major milestone in the research, development and validation of key principles for satellite integration with 5G architecture. The live,…
Intellian, the world’s leading provider of satellite communication antenna systems, is showcasing its new 85cm Ku- to Ka-band convertible maritime VSAT antenna, the v85NX, at Posidonia in Athens, Greece. This next-generation v85NX is the lightest and best-performing 80cm-class terminal available…
Quad or Quattro LNB Which LNB to choose Depending on the amount of TV sets you will have on board you need to keep in mind that the satellite signal will need to be distributed to all the set top…
WASHINGTON — The UN certified Iridium Communications to provide Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) services, ending Inmarsat’s monopoly on the internationally required service for ships, Iridium said May 21. The certification, granted by the UN’s International Maritime Organization, marks…
Below is a list of Satellite TV packages which can be received in Europe. Most, if not all of them will require to purchase a subscription which might only be available in their respective country. For more informatoin on where…
A contended VSAT service is a connection which you will be sharing with several other users The amount of users/ships you share the link with is called the contention ratio. Most commercial systems offer contented services because they are less…
It’s a tricky subject because speed and especially the experience of speed depends on the environment it is being used in, the application it is being used by, and not to forget what you are used to (at home). What…
SCPC or TDMA Deciphering Satellite Internet for Your Needs Navigating the realm of satellite internet can feel like steering through a cosmic maze, especially when faced with choosing between SCPC (Single Channel Per Carrier) and TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access).…
If you want to become familiar with Sat-speak, then then list of short acronyms can help you on your way to become Sat-fluent. ABS automatic beam switching. Also used in conjunction with openAMIP which is the standard protocol used to communicate…
If you are utilizing 100% of your satellite connection’s bandwidth then you can skip this article. If not you could save a $. Are you Dedicated ? In a dedicated service satellite bandwidth is assigned to a single user (ship)…
