VSATs and their international applications
Joe Pelton · Institution of Engineering and Technology eBooks · 1992
International and domestic VSAT networks have a bright future for business networks, rural and remote services, video plus data networks and especially mobile satellite services. Some observers suggest there is a 15 year window of opportunity for VSAT business networks until ISDN compatible fibre optic cable systems are installed. This view, however, suggests a static future which does not foresee the possible development of much higher performance and lower cost VSAT terminals that are indeed ISDN compatible. By 2000 to 2005, however, this technology should be commonplace if the satellite communications industry is to retain its vitality. Such rapid development, in fact, seems both essential and likely by the early 21st century. By that time millions of VSATs will be in regular use in scores of countries around the world.