Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity gives organizations another way to stay online. In some cases, it’s the best option for sites where traditional internet service isn’t available. In others, it’s used as a backup connection to keep operations running if the primary network goes down.
With modern Low Earth Orbit satellite networks, businesses can deploy high-speed internet almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky.
How Satellite Connectivity Works
Low Earth Orbit connectivity provides internet service using satellites that communicate with a small terminal installed at your site. A typical setup includes a few key pieces.
Connectivity Terminal
This is the satellite dish installed at your facility or job site. It connects with satellites passing overhead and provides the internet link for your local network.
Satellite Network
The satellites relay data between the terminal and ground stations connected to the internet.
Local Network Equipment
An industrial or business grade router connects the satellite service to your network and manages traffic between satellite, cellular, and wired connections.
INS works with you to help integrate all of these components into your existing network and support operation alongside other connectivity options.
When Satellite Connectivity Makes Sense
Satellite connectivity can solve several different network challenges.
Key Advantages of Satellite Connectivity
Satellite connectivity gives organizations another option when building a reliable network. Whether it’s used as a primary connection or as part of a backup strategy, it offers several practical benefits.
Connectivity in Hard-to-Reach Locations
Satellite can provide an internet connectivity option for sites where traditional infrastructure isn’t available or practical. A clear view of the sky is often all that’s required to get connected.
Fast Deployment
Satellite systems can typically be installed and activated much faster than waiting for new wired service to be built out. This makes it a good option for new facilities, job sites, or temporary operations.
Network Redundancy
Satellite can serve as a secondary connection that helps keep operations online if a primary network connection fails.
Flexible for Changing Operations
Because satellite connectivity isn’t tied to local infrastructure, it can be deployed in a wide range of environments and moved when operational needs change.
Supports Hybrid Network Designs
Satellite works well alongside cellular and wired connections, giving organizations more options for building resilient network architectures.
How INS Supports Satellite Connectivity
Deploying satellite connectivity involves more than installing a terminal. Satellite connections need to fit seamlessly with your existing network configuration and support the systems your operations depend on.
INS works with Solve Networks, our IoT connectivity partner, to help design satellite connectivity as part of a broader hybrid network strategy. Solve Networks' Portal can provide visibility and management tools for your connectivity across multiple locations and terminals, as well as across both LEO satellite and cellular networks.
We help identify and deploy routers and network infrastructure to support hybrid connectivity strategies, whether for primary access or as part of a resiliency strategy in the case of failover. We also provide network support, remote visibility, and maintenance coordination through our INS Care managed services.