Category Technology

Sat-Speak

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…

Fair Usage Policy

Even if your current satellite internet service provider offers unlimited broadband, chances are they will operate a fair usage policy. This could mean that your provider is policing the actual amount of data you download, but they will also use…

Which frequency band to choose: C, Ku, Ka or L

C, Ku, Ka or L When navigating the complex world of satellite communication frequencies, the choice among C, Ku, Ka, or L bands is influenced more by commercial considerations than technical constraints. Each band offers unique advantages tailored to specific…

What about Ka-Band ?

Myths and facts about Ka-Band.  Below a list of topics about Ka-Band which have been compiled by a major satellite operator. Higher frequencies provide higher throughput There is nothing fundamental in a frequency band which supports higher throughput. The amount of…