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If
you or your business are located in an area
where there’s no ADSL or cable, the best
alternative is satellite
broadband.
Early satellite broadband offerings were often
slow and were hampered by high latency. The
technology has moved on since these early attempts
and it’s now possible to get small business
systems that closely emulate ADSL, along with
more dynamic low latency systems that support
advanced broadband applications like VPN, Voice-Over
IP and Video Conferencing.
Managed solutions are available that can give
up to 2048 kbps download and 1024 kbps upload.
High quality 2-way satellite systems remain
considerably more expensive than terrestrial
ADSL, but the quality of service and robustness
of the hardware make them a realistic option
for small to medium sized businesses.
Grants are also available in many parts of
the UK to assist in the cost of the hardware
for businesses.
Standard installations usually include the
satellite antenna (typically 75 cms) the satellite
indoor unit and the wiring in between. Connection
to the system is made via a standard RJ45 Ethernet
connection. Satellite broadband systems are
unsuitable for gaming.
You will need clear line of sight to the Southern
sky and if you already have a Sky Digital TV
dish, you may need planning permission. If
you don’t own the building, you may also
need the landlords’ consent to erect
the dish.
Satellite broadband hardware costs start at
around £1,300 installed, and monthly
service costs start at £59.99 for a basic
1 user system. Coverage is available anywhere
in the UK including the Channel Isles and the
Scottish Islands. Typical lead times are 10 days from order.
If you would like more information complete
the online enquiry form below stating your
expectations of the service, the bandwidth
you need and the applications you want to run
and our satellite broadband partner will forward you more specific information.
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