Intersat

  Satellite Connectivity in Africa , VSAT communication in particular, has become quite popular today. Satellite VSAT communication is split up into four RF or Radio Frequency bands that military satellites and commercial communication operates within. These different RF bands have distinguished uplink and downlink frequencies, need varied RF components, and are suited for diverse applications.   The four RF bands used for VSAT communication include: C-Band:  VSAT C  is used primarily for voice and data communications, and even backhauling. Owing to its lower frequency range, it can perform well even under adverse weather conditions. X-Band: This band is majorly used for Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) systems and military communications, and relatively few satellites in orbit in this band. Ku-Band:  Ku  band is used ideally for distance learning applications, retail and enterprise connectivity, as well as consumer direct-to-home access.

  VSAT is a satellite network that provides communications support and internet connectivity for a wide range of applications, starting from virtual private networks to distance education. It is highly helpful in providing high speed internet access to people in remote areas, and hence the use of  VSAT Internet in Africa  is quite popular, particularly in regions where installation of typical cable or fiber networks is not feasible.   A VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal), also referred to as a micro-terminal, features a number of remote terminals that are small in size but can facilitate access to a larger data network. VSAT data transmission technology makes use of a telecommunication ground station. This station is pretty small, usually around three meters tall, and it receives and transmits data with the help of a satellite. It can additionally transmit two types of signals to satellites in the orbit of the earth, which are narrow signals and broadband signals. More detailed inf