What is VSAT? 
In simple terms, what is VSAT?
With the rapid growth of the satellite communications
industry, it is easy to find yourself in a position where you
are forced to deal with terms and standards you were not trained
to understand. Many people wonder "What is VSAT?" Is it an
acronym or a simple abbreviation and what does it mean? VSAT is
an acronym for Very Small Aperture Terminal and applies to units
smaller than three meters across. Generally North American and
European units operate in the
Ku-Band frequencies and use
smaller antenna.
C-Band VSAT units are in use throughout the
rest of the world. They tend to be slightly larger but are
better adapted for use in extreme rain conditions (such as
monsoons). Because of the convenient size, VSAT technology has
made satellite communication an attractive and viable option for
a variety of industrial applications, including mobile
communications and
broadband
VSAT.
The many uses of VSAT technology today
Another common question is "What is VSAT equipment used for today?" Satellite communications have really become a daily part of life and many people do not even realize it, even if you do not include satellite television receivers. There are many uses for VSAT technology. Some of the most common include:
- Point of sale systems (this is why you see VSATs on gas stations)
- Internet access
- Teleconferencing
- Broadcasting (many TV station have VSAT equipped vans)
In the United States this technology has become an everyday fact
of life. It is very difficult to go about your day and not
interact with something, be it the Wi Fi service at the local
coffee shop or the credit card reader that you used to purchase
your latte, using
VSAT
equipment. EmeaSat can help your company take advantage of
satellite communication systems.
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