Everything you wanted to know about LEO satellites, part 4: Why direct to site?
Guest Post: The final part in the LEO series explores the implications of the direct-to-site model currently being used by LEO providers.
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Everything you wanted to know about LEO satellites, part 3: Bandwidth, system capacity and inter-satellite routing
Guest Post: The third part in the LEO satellite series examines issues surrounding the ‘speed’ of the connections.
Everything you wanted to know about LEO satellites, part 2: Constellations, gateways and antennas
Guest Post: In part 2 of the LEO series, Ulrich Speidel examines some questions worth asking of LEO providers.
Everything you wanted to know about LEO satellites, part 1: The basics
Guest Post: Part one in the LEO series explores some key elements that make these satellites different to previous forms of satellite Internet.
Starlink’s high-speed satellite Internet: What’s the catch?
Low earth orbit satellite-powered Internet could be a game-changer for remote areas, but what happens when people in more populated areas want it?
Evolving threats in maritime VSAT security
Guest Post: Vulnerabilities in some forms of maritime satellite communication mean hackers with limited resources can eavesdrop.
Network topology design at 27,000 km/hr
Guest Post: Computer scientists are proposing a novel network design that could double the network capacity of low-flying satellite Internet systems.
Meeting the challenges of a Pacific-wide network
Guest Post: The University of the South Pacific manages a number of challenges in operating, maintaining and upgrading its large and diverse network.
New report identifies changing role of satellite in the Pacific
A new report has addressed the trends and challenges of connectivity in the Pacific, focusing on the role of satellite technology.
What is the cost of relying on a single cable?
While Tonga assesses the impact of its recent submarine cable outage, other similarly-connected economies will also be paying attention.