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Technology > Satellite
Satellite systems were trumpeted in with a great deal of promise. Soon after, expectations crashed to earth - figuratively. With the hype now dying down, providers are able to price services at rates comparable to terrestrial systems. Many organizations are now discovering the flexibility and value of satellite based communications systems.
Satellite systems can be used for a variety of voice applications. Because of excellent coverage, satellite systems are being used to supplement mobile radio systems. because of excellent reliability, they can be used as an emergency backup to PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services. Monthly fees are comparable to cellular telephone. While usage remains significantly higher than cellular, if managed correctly, and used only during emergencies and testing, the costs can be quite acceptable even for the most frugal organizations.
Satellite is being used more and more for data applications. Because of the remote location of monitoring points, it can be an attractive alternative to SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition). Satellite is also used being used in mobile data applications, capable of sending SMS inexpensively. Satellite is being used more and more for higher speed data applications. Mobile solutions can be designed to be quickly set up in times of emergency, or stationary installations can be used to provide extremely high reliability.
Innovative Thinking has deployed satellite solutions. Contact us to see how satellite can be used to supplement or replace your communications networks inexpensively.
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