Internet services enable communication between individuals in the form of sharing information, both text and graphics, and entertainment at a speed. Improved technologies increased the speed by using parallel medium like cable and wireless networks. Satellite Internet technology enabled communication to reach remote locations that were unreachable through other technologies at almost the same speed.
Satellite Internet services are of two types. One-way service uses DVB-IP (Digital Video Broadcast- Internet Protocol), which is only for inbound connectivity. IP multicast protocol enables one-to-many-point communication.
This is similar to push technologies like TV and radio where the contents are pushed to the users with little interactivity. Hence, one way service is ideally suited for webpage viewing. The downlink speed is at least 500 kbps.
Two-way services provide complete broadband services to the users. Two-way service enables high-speed access for both download and upload. The upload speed will always be slower than the download speed.
This platform is ideal for SOHOs and small and medium enterprises. Satellite Internet technology provides mobile applications that can be mounted on trucks and ships.
Satellite Internet doesn't allow faster access to Virtual Private Networks, as satellite Internet technology can't decrypt packet header of data. Besides emails and web surfing, satellite Internet allows for voice over IP, a service very valuable in remote and mobile locations. In large enterprises, failure of standard broadband access such as cable and DSL could mean financial losses. Hence, satellite Internet acts as a business continuity mechanism.
The level of satellite services depend upon the plan provided by the service providers.
The scaling up of uploading speed will result in many new services. Latency is a severe constraint in the adoption of this technology..
Satellite Internet Services provides detailed information on Satellite Internet, Satellite Internet Services, Satellite Internet Access, Satellite Internet Providers and more. Satellite Internet Services is affiliated with High Speed Internet Services.VOIP: A Basic, Basic Intro
What is it?Most people are familiar w/ NetMeeting and other software that let you talk to others over the internet. VOIP is similar. However, it also uses your phone - the interface we're all familiar with.Instead of connecting your phone to the wall, you connect it to a box either the VOIP company provides or you buy on your own. This is the modem. You need highspeed/broadband internet for this.
Your modem plugs into your cable/dsl modem and now it can 'talk' btwn your phone and the internet.Your phone lines already do pretty much what VOIP does, just w/ different/older technology (well, some of it's new w/ optics and such, but...).How hard is it to setup?It's actually very easy. Assuming you have the company send you a modem or you buy a kit at the store, you simply plug the modem btwn your current cable/dsl modem and your computer (e.g., the out from your cable modem now goes to the new box and the out from that to your computer). It also has a phone jack for your regular phone.Once...
VOIP: A Basic, Basic Intro
Telephone Systems & Networking Services for Washington & Oregon - New Teams Covering Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Vancouver, & Puyallup
Phone Systems & Networking from Seattle Telecom We also continue to grow throughout the U.S.A in sales of high-speed DSL and T-1 lines. With Customers such as Starbucks, Microsoft, & Costco, Seattle Telecom has expanded to cover over 30 states, and every major city. Starting in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Telecom has developed an extensive presence of technicians and consultants with skills related to voice, video, sales, and security systems. And, with new products and services offered, we intend to improve in our offerings. Seattle Telecom has many Router and Network Professionals on staff.
Seattle Telecom though www.seattletelecom.com also offers basic PC and server repair and upgrades on site and through our retail affiliates. With a 24-hour team, and weekend support, Seattle Telecom has developed a customer base in excess of 5000.Seattle Telecom has already completed detailed projects on the west...
Telephone Systems & Networking Services for Washington & Oregon - New Teams Covering Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Vancouver, & Puyallup
WiMAX Facades Unsullied Challenge to Broadband and DSL
In the US a technology known as WiMAX is being conceptualized that will make high-speed wireless Internet services available in areas much larger than a typical Wi-fi coffee bar. These wireless hotspots would match the size of Philadelphia or a rural community in the American heartland.
WiMAX would be developed to spread Internet facilities across cities, using radio networks with much wider ranges than Wi-fi, a system available in coffee shops. However, it is questionable how far this service would be commercially viable.
Once WiMAX is in force, some broadband operators already have plans to use it as a way to expand their networks, and city administrators are ready to offer broadband services cheap in public places such as parks or low-income housing areas.
WiMAX which should be capable of delivering 50 megabits to 100 megabits per second is therefore much superior to DSL and cable. Analysts therefore believe...
Derrick Services Buys Offshore Handling Systems
(ContentDesk) May 24, 2006 -- Derrick Services Ltd, (DSL) are pleased to announce the acquisition of Offshore Handling Systems Inc. (OHS) of Houston. OHS are manufacturers of Pipe, BOP and Riser Handling & Lifting Systems and have an established track record in the Offshore Industry. Owner and Managing Director Mike Smith states, we are very pleased to bring onboard the products, experience and expertise that OHS provides to the Industry as a whole, and the increase in product range, services and support that we can now offer.
We are also very exited about the ability to now be able to provide our customers with a turnkey service for the supply and installation of OHS Products in conjunction with DSL Drilling Structures and Offshore Construction Services. The details of the deal are undisclosed.
DSL is involved in the design and manufacture of Derricks & Land Rigs and also undertakes Rig Upgrade and Offshore Construction/Refurbishment Projects, Worldwide, supported...
Derrick Services Buys Offshore Handling Systems