A Guide to Your Satellite Broadcasting Options

Satellite broadcasting allows for companies to achieve superb connectivity even when the conditions are against them. This could be because the event they are putting on is in the middle of nowhere - as tends to be the case for music festivals and other loud occasions - or simply because their previous network had let them down.

Either way, an internet broadcast by satellite from companies such as SIS Live , Telenor or Globcos could be the medium with which your firm communicates with the world. Every project will be at least slightly different, which is why there are different options available to suit clients' needs - you may only want to broadcast your speaker's voice, or you might like to have a video picture to alongside their words.

Options

Audio and VoIP - You can choose to broadcast just the audio from your event as a sort of radio recording of what is happening - all of which can be transmitted to another facility. Alternatively, you may want to opt for a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system, which transmits your audio via an internet link-up that works like a telephone.

Internet - A popular requirement for outdoor events is for a broadband network to be set up; as well as keeping them better connected with other people, it might also be essential for running certain applications necessary for the smooth-running of the occasion in question. You can choose between setting up a full broadband network and just having an ISDN line.

VSAT Network - A VSAT Network provides you with a full system with which to upload and download data for transmission, as well as additional technical support.

Purposes

Firstly, and perhaps most commonly, you may want to transmit images and audio from an event or competition taking place in a rural location. While you may have got used to multiple wi-fi networks in urban areas, a satellite link may be necessary once you get out into the countryside, particularly if you want to stream pictures live at the event itself.

Another popular reason to set up a temporary network is if a company is undertaking prolonged investigations of an area but do not currently have plans to build a permanent office there. There may be no reason to set up a conventional internet link there if the space will be empty again within a few weeks or months.

For some clients, the cause is more severe; when an area's network has been knocked out for some reason, businesses in that neighborhood may struggle to function without the internet. So much of people's jobs nowadays is either web-based or heavily web-influenced that a lost connection can mean untold damage to a firm's productivity.

Connection

In all these situations, the conventional internet network that services people's needs so perfectly in an urban or residential setting suddenly feels lacking - that is why satellite connectivity is available, to plug in the gaps and help keep people connected when they need it most. For those broadcasting from the edge, this can be an increasingly common requirement.

  Robin Hunt

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Robin Hunt is a journalist covering news on broadcasting service, internet connectivity and satellite Internet technology. He also takes interest on getting updates from major broadcast systems integration services  in the UK. You can add him to your G+ circle and catch him up online.