VSAT satellite technology has a role to play in the growing Internet of Things (IoT) by providing global coverage for connectivity. Maritime vessels and commercial airplanes are increasingly using sensors and cloud services to improve operations and maintenance using data captured over VSAT links. High-throughput satellites and new low Earth orbit constellations will expand satellite capacity to over 10 terabits per second, allowing for both low-speed and higher-speed IoT links. Satellite operators can leverage this new capacity and coverage to extend IoT services to current customers globally.

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Does VSAT Have a Role in IoT
Denis Sutherland, iDirect

2. Insatiable demand for dynamic services and faster bandwidth
3.9 BILLION 50 BILLION
Connected
Users
Connected
Things
4 Billion
People
20 Billion
Devices
50 Billion
Machines
Data-Driven World: 2020

3. Maritime: From the Digital Ship to the
Connected Ship
Vessels use sensors to capture data
relevant to its own operation, as well as
third parties:
•Real-time diagnostics
•Engine maintenance
•Cloud-based services

4. Aero: e-Enabled Commercial Airplanes
Combine integrated information and communications systems to:
•Drive operational efficiency
•Enhance revenue
•Streamline maintenance

5. The Ground Rules for Satellite in IoT
• Supply: global coverage; heavy concentration over critical
geographies and markets around the world.
• HTS add ~ 800 new beams;
• New LEO constellations ~10 Tbps of capacity
• Speed: IoT not just about low speed links.
• Experience: Operators can leverage new innovations to extend new
services current customers.
• Opportunity: Satellites continues to have unique advantages.

6. The Ground Rules for Satellite in IoT
• Supply: global coverage; heavy concentration over critical
geographies and markets around the world.
• HTS add ~ 800 new beams;
• New LEO constellations ~10 Tbps of capacity
• Speed: IoT not just about low speed links.
• Experience: Operators can leverage new innovations to extend new
services current customers.
• Opportunity: Satellites continues to have unique advantages.