Sattellite Internet And The Popular Frequency Bands Used For The System

 

Satellite Connectivity  is largely perffered for delivering voice, data and communication services in hard-to-reach areas. SatelliteConnectivity in Africa is especially quite popular, as it has multiple regions where installation of terrestrial lines is not possible. Satellite internet connectivity can be enjoyed through different portable and mobile devices, with access to voice and data at high speed, anywhere on the plan. While satellite internet systems can be several, VSAT Teleport in Africa is the one most commonly used to provide internet connectivity to people across the region.

The overall reliability of the satellite internet connection, however, is significantly influenced by the frequency used. The ‘band’ used by a satellite internet provider especially has a great impact on it.  Ku and Ka-Band in Africa are the ones most predominately used to deliver internet connectivity through satellite internet. While the Ku-band uses frequencies in the 12 to 18 GHz range, the latter makes use of frequencies in the 26.5 to 40 GHz range. With a higher frequency, people are able to extract more bandwidth from a Ka-band system. This basically means that this system allows for higher data transfer rate and, therefore, superior performance.

However, it is also important to note tat lower frequency solutions tend to be less susceptible to interference from adverse weather, or what is better known as “rain fade” in the industry. As Ka-band are right at the top of the commercially available frequency range, trying to maintain its availability can be a bit complex task. People must carefully go through the pros and cons of both the frequencies to select the ideal one for their system.  Apart from these two, VSAT C band is also quite popular.