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VSAT Internet: What Is VSAT Satellite Broadband?

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VSAT satellite internet is usually more expensive than traditional satellite and cellular technologies due to its extensive network infrastructure, advanced equipment, and professional installation — with costs ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. And yet, if you require reliable high-speed internet access in remote areas, VSAT’s features can justify the higher costs 

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✔ Reliable Connectivity: VSAT internet is not prone to cable cuts or natural disasters, providing a more reliable and consistent internet connection;

✔ Scalability: You can easily expand the VSAT network to meet growing bandwidth requirements as your business grows;

✔ Lower Bandwidth & Speed: VSAT offers lower bandwidth and slower speeds than LEO satellites, resulting in reduced performance;

✔ Higher Costs: VSAT equipment, installation, and ongoing service costs are typically higher than those of LEO satellite internet;

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✔ Global coverage: Powered by a vast satellite network;

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✔ Wide coverage: Continential cover, ideal for remote areas;

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With these new players entering the market, VSAT’s limited coverage, higher latency, and greater costs make it less appealing for remote businesses that require consistent, high-performance connectivity with the ability to scale.

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