VSAT KU-band frequencies are intended only for satellite communications. This technology is characterized by high-power signals compared to C-band. This has the advantage that smaller satellites can be used to cover the same distance as with VSAT C-band technology. In standard circumstances, antennas of 0.9, 1.2 or 1.8 meters are used for KU-band satellite internet. This makes this type of satellite internet suitable for small networks and it also saves a lot of CAPEX.
For our Castor VSAT KU-band you only need a 1.2 meter antenna. However, the KU-band technology is more sensitive to rainfall than C-band, so the availability is lower, especially in the tropics.
Limited space for a satellite installation? In that case we advise you to choose KU-band satellite internet. For this type a smaller antenna is sufficient. Also, this technology is easy to install. VSAT KU-band equipment is more cost effective than C-band equipment, which also makes it more suitable for satellite applications with a small bandwidth.
VSAT KU-band is often used in the mining and oil & gas industry, but also a lot of banks in Africa are using this type of satellite internet. Furthermore, Castor Networks provides effective satellite communications solutions for NGO's. You can read more about
this here.
Are you interested in knowing when to use C-band? You can read more here.
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