Satellite Communication: Overcoming the Challenges of Capacity, Connectivity and Cost.

The economics of the digital age has made the Information Technology Domain (ITD) the battle field of all human activities (current and future)-configured and connected to the Internet. Communication Satellites acquisition and ownership are fundamental prerequisites for sustainable nation-building and survivability. While fibre technology may be the main infrastructure currently being utilized, satellite technologies are often used as the last mile solution. In areas where terrestrial infrastructure is not well developed, satellite solutions overcome the infrastructure gap to provide rural areas with the last pipe solution directly. Using Ka- band transponders, they offer frequencies in the 18-31GHz range and promise high power and multi-spot beams for targeted mass connectivity. This paper reviews the deployment of satellites in the Ka- band as they have more capacity to deliver internet connectivity than any other presently in the C- or Ku- bands.