Title :
VSAT network economics: a comparative analysis
Author_Institution :
TeleSyne Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
The economics of virtual circuit services offered through very small aperture terminal (VSAT) networks are examined and compared with terrestrial alternatives. It is shown that VSAT networks are cost-competitive with terrestrial networks at around $300 per month per VSAT. For HUB costs in the range of $100000 the VSAT network can be cost-competitive for networks as small as 100 VSATs. Networks smaller than 100 VSATs are not cost-competitive, because the space segment cost becomes a dominant cost contributor.<>
Keywords :
economics; satellite ground stations; satellite relay systems; VSAT networks; economics; satellite communications; space segment cost; very small aperture terminal; virtual circuit services; Apertures; Business communication; Central office; Circuits; Costs; Modems; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Spine; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
