Satellite Internet is a type of internet connection that uses satellite technology to provide internet access. It involves a satellite in geostationary orbit that communicates with a satellite dish installed at a user’s location. The dish sends and receives data to and from the satellite, allowing users to access the internet. Satellite Internet is particularly useful in rural or remote areas where traditional wired internet options, like DSL or cable, are not available. It can provide high-speed connections, but may be affected by latency and weather conditions.
Summary OneWeb is building a global satellite internet constellation that aims to bridge the digital divide by delivering broadband connectivity to remote and underserved regions of the world. Founded in 2012, the company has deployed hundreds of small low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites at ~1,200 km altitude to blanket the Earth in coverage en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. Unlike SpaceX’s Starlink (which sells service directly…
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