VSAT-an alternative communication network for fixed and mobile applications

The new generation of VSAT networks now offer personalised communication facilities from VSAT to hub or VSAT to VSAT which have hither been reserved for much larger earth stations. The new VSAT is therefore a viable competitor, for an alternative network, in parts of the world where a reliable line infrastructure does not exist, or for small private business networks or mobile/defence networks. By the more efficient use of bandwidth new technology has reduced the hub and satellite costs. Small VSAT networks are now commercially viable whilst retaining the expansion facilities to that of large networks