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An introduction to the various frequency bands used for VSAT internet connectivity

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  Even though today most people in large cities do enjoy seamless internet access with ease, this provision is still a luxury for many. The options of availing internet service are usually limited to dial-up or satellite, for people residing in the suburban parts of Africa.    Satellite Connectivity in Africa  is pretty predominant, especially through VSAT technology. VSAT C and Ku-bands are essentially the two prime bands used for VSAT communications in the region. The C-band is particularly ideal for locations where there is heavy rainfall, like more tropical areas of Africa. On the other hand,  Ku  band is best suited for locations where there is a limited area for installation. This system includes a smaller dish size and is easy to install. There are many situations where  Ka-Band in Africa  is also used. On the whole, Ku-band works well for satellite applications that require smaller bandwidth, as the equipment associated with it is more cos...

An introduction to the working of VSAT internet

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  Satellite communications are pretty predominately used in many parts of the world.   VSAT Internet in Africa , for instance, is quite popular. It allows people living in even rural or forested parts of Africa to enjoy seamless internet connectivity. VSAT internet is perfect for regions where typical terrestrial internet connectivity is not feasible. You simply need to get in touch with a good  VSAT Engineer in Africa   to get this system installed at your building. A very small aperture terminal (VSAT) basically is a small-sized earth station that helps in transmitting and receiving data, video, and voice signals over a satellite communication network. A VSAT comprises of two parts. The first is a transceiver that is placed outdoors in a direct line of sight to the satellite. The second is a device that is placed indoors to interface the transceiver with the end user’s communications device, such as their personal computer. It is the transceiver that is responsi...

Four types of RF bands used for VSAT communication

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  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 a...

VSAT Networks: An easy to deploy system providing internet connectivity in remote regions

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  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 si...

Use of Ku Band and C Band in VSAT communications

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  Use of Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) to has become popular today to provide proper SatelliteConnectivity in Africa and many other remote areas of the world where installation of terrestrial network is not feasible. There are several types of bands used for VSAT communications, like Ku-band, C-Band, and  Ka-Band in Africa  being the most popular ones. There former two are especially used quite extensively. Worldwide frequency regulator, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) initially defined C-band to be the first satellite band, and its frequencies range from 4Ghz to 8Ghz.  VSAT C   band has comparatively less focused signals than the Ku-band, which means that these signals are less affected by rain. The attenuation of C-band signal due to rain fading ranges from 0.4 dB to 1 dB. The c band is usually used for areas with heavy rainfall, including the tropical regions of Africa. Ku  band, on the other hand, has more high-powered signals com...

An introduction to the VSAT system

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       VSAT or Very Small Aperture Terminal refers to a satellite dish of around 3.8, which is located in a remote region and used for satellite internet connection. The use of VSAT Internetin Africa and other remote regions of the world is pretty prominent. This system helps provide internet connection in areas where installation of traditional copper or fibre network is not feasible. VSAT is commonly used as a backup communication link for certain mission-critical systems like offshore gas and oil rigs, as well as remote autonomous mine sites. Geostationary communication satellites are positioned one-tenth of the way to the moon.   A lot of satellite service providers make use of Geo stationary satellites as they appear to be stationary viewed from Earth, and hence can be used as a fixed dish. However, tracking antennas can also be used in VSAT. At the end of the link, there shall be larger satellite dishes located at a teleport. This is where the satellite...

Frequency bands: Important to the performance of VSAT systems

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  Satellite communication, especially the VSAT system, has become pretty popular in many parts of the world. Satellites use microwave frequencies for communicating with each other by the use of inter-satellite links and with earth stations or VSATs. SatelliteConnectivity in Africa is used by many commercial organizations, particularly the ones located in remote and far-flung regions. Satellite internet system basically features three key parts, transponder, antenna systems and solar cells.. Transponder is responsible for converting higher frequency received from earth to lower frequency and transmitting it back to the earth. VSAT C band, for instance, would convert 6.175 GHz to 3.950 GHz as 2225MHz LO is used in the satellite. The key difference between each band is their frequency, which invariably impacts the connection provided. Ku band uses frequencies in the 12 to 18 GHz range. On the other hand, Ka-Band in Africa uses frequencies in the 26.5 to 40 GHz range. With a highe...