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Low Earth Orbit Satellites: Satellite Technology & Alignment with BC Connectivity
Publisher: British Columbia, Province of
Author: British Columbia, Province of
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Posting Date: June 11, 2021
Year Published: 2021
Abstract:
Connectivity through satellites is not new; what's new is the emergence of broadband internet services through Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology. LEO satellites are smaller and cheaper to manufacture than other satellites, and orbit closer to earth in multiple orbital planes, so they provide better coverage and lower latency services.
LEO satellite providers are on a mission to connect unserved and underserved communities in rural areas to broadband internet services. As LEO broadband service is an emerging technology, different service providers present different levels of risk and opportunity in the short, medium, and long term.
LEO satellite providers are on a mission to connect unserved and underserved communities in rural areas to broadband internet services. As LEO broadband service is an emerging technology, different service providers present different levels of risk and opportunity in the short, medium, and long term.
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