DocumentCode
814419
Title
VSAT network economics: a comparative analysis
Author
Sharma, Ranjana
Author_Institution
TeleSyne Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Volume
27
Issue
2
fYear
1989
Firstpage
31
Lastpage
35
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0163-6804
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/35.17651
Filename
17651
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