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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Here is How To Enhance Your Satellite Television With Internet Television Software

That Satellite television is very popular in the United States and around the world is obvious, but what is not yet very popular is an ingenious enhancement you can make to your satellite television viewing capability.

Before the advent of satellite television, people made do with cable as enhancement on terrestrial television, Cable was far better than terrestrial television, but satellite television made hundreds of TV stations available to viewers for monthly subscription fees, as much as over $90.00 per month.

With satellite television you could tune into just about any type of channel. Your horizon is wider than what either terrestrial or cable television could offer you in terms of movies, sports, comedy and documentary channels, but do you know that there exists a new hassle free way to take your satellite television viewing to another level?

Yes, Internet Television Software installed into either your PC or Laptop enables you to watch over 3000 satellite TV stations for free. That means you could turn all the Desktop PCs and Laptops in your home into instant television sets and solve TV quarrels once and for all. The best of all is that there is no monthly subscription fees plus, you can watch your favorite satellite television channels both indoors and outdoors.

This new fad of satellite television enhancement has great advantages over both Cable and satellite television, both of which were improvements on terrestrial television and its limitations.

The emergence of Internet television is here to stay, but be ware, not all Internet television software are good enough. Finally, do not purchase Internet television software if you do not have a broadband internet connection.

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VOIP Over Satellite Internet: A White Paper from Galaxy Broadband Communications

Voice over IP (VoIP) Over Satellite

A White Paper by Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. April 2007

Voice over IP or VoIP is fast becoming accepted as a communications platform. The purpose of this paper is to describe the particular challenges with VoIP over satellite, including the inherent latency of satellite connections and their effect on VoIP quality. At Galaxy Broadband we have been involved with VoIP over satellite for many years and understand the unique advantages and disadvantages users of this technology are faced with. We have experimented with various hardware and software configurations and service providers over the years with both success and failure. This paper will provide background of the issues and present our recommendations.

Who Should Consider Using VoIP Over Satellite If you are contemplating purchasing a satellite Internet system just so you can eliminate your telephone company and save $35.00 a month, we suggest you reconsider. Voice over Satellite Internet should be considered as a viable option only if you do not have a reliable wired telephone line. Those in remote areas where cell phone, radiophones, or satellite phones are the only options to communicate with the outside world can benefit from this technology and should seriously evaluate the benefits, including cost savings.

VoIP as a Technology VoIP begins when a regular telephone is connected to a local device called an ATA or VoIP router. This device converts actual sound waves into data packets by way of a process referred to as a codec. Not all codecs are equal, and it?s very important that the user use the right one, especially when using a satellite connection. These packets travel in the same way as data packets to a destination (VoIP Service Provider) where they are converted back from data packets to sound waves for the calling number to hear.

An amusing story we like to tell about VoIP over satellite Internet is about a geologist working at a drilling location in Northern Alberta. Prior to installing his new system, the geologist had to drive several miles to a hilltop to make a cell phone call which was usually hit or miss whether it connected at all. Given his daily billing rate this was an expensive proposition, let alone the inconvenience factor. His newly installed satellite Internet configured for VoIP offered calling from the comfort of his camp but if the connection halted or missed in any way, even a single syllable missing, he would immediately complain and cuss about the technology! Why would he react this way when 99% of his calls were good enough to carry on a conversation? You won?t see him or anyone else tossing a cell phone out the window during frequent ?burps? so why the lack of tolerance in VoIP? The answer lies in a peculiar perception about VoIP created by a combination of expectations in new technology and popular culture.

VoIP over Satellite Internet works, but it?s not perfect. In fact, VoIP is not a perfected technology in itself, let alone the additional complications due to the satellite link. The voice quality can be quite good, often better than a cell phone call, but it is definitely not toll quality to most modern terrestrial telephone networks.

Satellite Latency and its Affect on VoIP Latency is the term that describes the time it takes to get a packet to its destination. It is usually expressed in milliseconds, or ms. Since the satellites are located 23,000 miles above the equator, and satellite signals travel at the speed of light, this journey takes approximately 540 ms. You then add on the latency of the various Internet hops and servers plus the VoIP provider?s network to end with a total latency in the range of 650 ms to 700ms or more depending on the state of the Internet itself. Another contributing factor could be the quality of your satellite signal which may cause packets to be resent. This latency is heard as a delay between the sender and the receiving ear. Users of VoIP over satellite need to learn how to communicate with this inherent latency much like the older press-to-talk radio phones. Further, the delay requires the users to be patient and refrain from interrupting the caller.

VoIP on the Ground Even using terrestrial low latency connections, VoIP is still facing challenges due to the multiple hops and connections of the Internet itself. The technology is good, and likely getting better, but still not perfect.

Shared Networks over Satellite Satellite Service Providers offer service plans in two major categories. The lowest price group are referred to as best effort networks designed for general Internet access for a typical home, farm, or small business with web surfing and email the primary uses. The second category are commercial grade connectivity plans with Quality of Service. Quality of Service or QoS is an industry term for networks that offer end users specific optimization and performance assurances and tend to be closely managed.

Both of theses network types are shared networks meaning the available bandwidth is shared among all users. Virtually all Internet access providers including cable and DSL share their bandwidth with multiple users, but since satellite space is much more expensive than local wires, the satellite services tend to have more users to share the cost. The price is a good indication of the number of users sharing the available bandwidth. Given a similar speed offering, the lower the price the more users share the available space. Overloaded networks will result in fluctuating performance.

?Best Effort Plans? Networks As the term implies, packets sent and received arrive at their respective destinations at the earliest possible time depending upon the traffic. No users or particular applications receive priority. All home or small office Service Plans offered by virtually all internet access service providers on satellite or terrestrial are ?best effort?. The price per month is a good indicator as to the number of users allowed on the network as the more on, the lower the cost to all. This results in fluctuating speeds depending upon the time of day. Peak times like evenings or after school gets out tend to have more users on the network as compared to early in the morning. If a VoIP user is conducting a conversation during congested periods, the voice packets will slow or drop resulting in missed syllables.

So, given the need for more users to share in the overall cost of the network itself and the additional latency of the connection itself, VoIP over best effort satellite networks will encounter performance problems.

QoS Networks Think of a Best Effort plan (above) as a freeway with congested traffic where traffic stops and starts according to the number of cars trying to drive on the road at the same time. If the freeway had a priority lane (an HOV or high occupancy lane is an example in some cities) or an open lane that only some cars were entitled to travel on, these cars would travel faster without congestion because the lane is open. This is the benefit of a QoS Service Plan on a managed network. Time sensitive traffic can be prioritized to reach its destination sooner and without starts and stops. However, this comes with an added cost.

For end users needing VoIP over satellite Internet to work consistently well a QoS managed network that specifically prioritizes voice packets is required.

Minimum Connection Speed The codec used by the VoIP provider is the key determining factor on connection speed for VoIP to work consistently well. Most big name VoIP providers that sell primarily to terrestrial cable and DSL customers are designed to work without the latency of satellite. These services don?t work well on satellite and tend to use codec that need a higher minimum bandwidth. Satellite service providers use codecs that require 30 kbps or less to function well. It is important that the end user works with their satellite service provider to insure the VoIP router or ATA device is configured with the correct codec for satellite.

The Importance of a Properly Installed Antenna on Performance Most people today are familiar with satellite TV which is a one-way service, meaning a satellite TV dish picks up radio signals from 23,000 miles out in space. Satellite Internet not only picks up signals, but it also sends radio signals back to the satellite 23,000 miles out in space! This two-way communication requires a very precise antenna properly mounted so it can hit a receiving dish 20 feet wide on the satellite. Any ?misses? result in lost transmissions so they must be sent again, slowing the speeds. If the user is transmitting a voice packet, these misses result in a lost syllable or two. Data packets lost are rarely discernable but VoIP packets lost can be heard. Using weather proven antennas, well engineered mounting systems, and a professional installation will result in a dish that can consistently send an accurate signal to hit the satellite every time.

911 Calling 911 Service for VoIP providers requires special attention since in many cases, there is no land based telephone line attached to a physical address that emergency responders can go to. It is important to consider the ramifications of this before deciding on VoIP, and with the added mobility of satellite, it becomes more of an issue. Most VoIP service providers have specific 911 Service solutions that may include a call center equipped with a database of last known location but the end user is responsible to keep this updated.

Summary Voice over IP over Satellite Internet works but the degree that the end user is generally satisfied with the service will depend entirely upon the quality of the satellite service and the connection itself. QoS networks will work best and offer consistent quality. Low end consumer service plans will not, as a rule, perform adequately. That said, the expectations of Voice over IP over Satellite need to be thoroughly discussed with professionals in advance of the buying decision to avoid disappointment as described in the story of the Alberta geologist.

Rick Hodgkinson President & CEO of Galaxy Broadband Communications was one of Canada?s satellite pioneers. He was one of the very first to introduce satellite communications technologies for voice, data, and entertainment to the oil & gas industry beginning in Northern Alberta in 1981 and has evolved to the national stage with the formation of Galaxy Satellite in 1992 and later with Galaxy Broadband, both leading companies in the Canadian satellite industry. Galaxy has grown to be one of the key providers of Broadband Satellite Communications to both consumers and businesses in Canada. http://www.galaxybroadband.ca

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Satellite Cable Companies Branch Into Satellite Internet

For years Satellite cable has redefined the way people watch TV. It?s provided more viewing options, with hundreds of channels: sports shows, sitcoms, movies from around the world, variety shows, cooking shows, parenting shows, crafts shows. There?s nothing that can?t be found on Satellite TV, and those who sign up for this cable viewing service never regret the decision. They?re never stuck at home with nothing to watch.

But now satellite companies are using the same technology behind satellite TV to bring Internet to people who otherwise wouldn?t have access to high speed broadband connections.

Just like in satellite cable, each subscriber is given a satellite dish antenna and a transceiver. If you are already a cable subscriber you don?t even need a new dish, you can just ask your cable provider to active your Internet account as well. (You may need to pay additional fees for this, but many companies are actually launching promos that give satellite Internet connection at a discount for loyal satellite cable subscribers.)

Internet speeds vary. It can be 50 to 150 Kbps to upload material and 1200 Kbps, to download. Yes, the speed varies greatly, but since most internet users only download material you probably won?t feel it.

Satellite Internet systems are a reliable, though expensive, way of people in rural areas to get Internet connection. In fact it is used by Antarctic research missions who use the satellite technology to beam information to the labs. Without the Satellite network, they would have no contact with the outside world.

However, the intrinsic set up of Satellite networks where uploading can crawl at a snail?s pace it is not recommended for online. Actual users report a bandwidth from 10 to 15 Kbps at worst. The Average is about 100, and the fastest speed reaching 50 KB for ordinary files when not many people are online.

The science behind satellite cable and internet is fascinating. Each time we use it, information is sent through two round trips between the earth's surface and transponders orbiting 22,300 miles above the equator. The data travels at an amazing 0.48 second. However, the signal is vulnerable to weather issues like major storms and rains. You may also notice spotty connections and transmissions when there are solar flares. This usually happens in mid-March and late September, when the sun lines up with the satellite for a few minutes each day. Rain fade and solar interference affect all satellite links from time to time, not just Internet systems.

Indeed satellites are not just circling the planet, but are really changing the world and the way people live. The technology is being used by people in different countries all over the world, as they share information through satellite TV or satellite Internet. One can say that satellites are helping to create a truly global village where programs and websites from other countries are as accessible as our next door neighbor. Now that?s certainly a dish worth raving about!

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Convenient And Reliable Satellite Internet Service Provided By Hughesnet

Satellite technology has allowed some amazing technologies to be developed that have allowed people more freedom and flexibility in meeting their telecommunications needs. Just like satellite television freed people from having to use cable television and let people living in remote locations access television, satellite Internet services are now letting people access the web without having to rely on the traditional Internet providers of cable television and telephone companies. Satellite Internet service provides reliable and convenient service to customers all over the nation. These customers are getting all the flexibility that is inherent in a satellite system while also getting advanced and fast Internet access.

Satelite Internet is extremely fast. This is especially important if you want to access the wealth of videos, music, movies, and online games that are now available. If you have used dial up recently, you also know that a fast connection is important even for accessing basic websites. Nothing is more frustrating than waiting minutes for every single website to download. You can get service plans that can transmit up to 1.5 Mbps for downloads. This is fast enough to accomplish even the largest downloads in just a matter of minutes, versus the hours it can take for dial up. Even the more basic plans can offer download speeds of 700 Kbps to 1 Mbps. This is still fast enough to zip through web pages and quickly complete downloads. With business plan you can even get up to 2 Mbps download speed. This is especially important for keeping the utmost level of productivity possible and accomplishing tasks quickly.

Along with the fast download times, you also get to free up your phone line. Satellite Internet does not use your phone line for its services so you can talk on the phone while online and receive important calls while surfing the web. It is also always connected to the Internet so you don't have to waste time and energy dialing in every time you want to check something online.

You can also add specialty services to any plan. These include a security software package that uses the most advanced firewalls and anti-virus protection to make sure your computer and your identity stay safe. You can also take advantage of the assortment of web hosting options that make it easy for you to set up your own website. Every plan also includes e-mail accounts that have anti-spam and anti-virus filtering to make them safe and convenient to use. Plus, if you ever have a problem or question, the live technical support can take care of you quickly and efficiently.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

All About Satellite Internet Services

How do you access the Internet other than dial-up if you live too far from a phone company office for DSL and there is no cable TV on your street? The answer is satellite Internet service. Satellite system is the new alternatives to connects you to the Internet via latest space data communication technology. Such Internet connection does not use telephone lines or cable systems; instead, it uses satellite dish for both upload and download data communications.

Theoretically, satellite Internet services are available worldwide. With satellite Internet services, you should be able to enjoy high speed Internet connections no matter you are in the vessels in the middle of south pacific or the jungle of Amazons.

At the time of writing, satellite Internet speeds range from 700kbps to 1.5mbps for an affordable package. Both upload and download speed for satellite Internet service is much slower when it's comparing to cable or DSL connection. However, when compare to normal dial up modem, satellite Internet connections are more or less 10 times faster!

Generally, satellite Internet can be divided into three categories: One-way Multicast, One-way with Terrestrial Return, and Two-way satellite access. The main differences of these services are the equipments setup and the core connection method.

In general, One-way multicast satellite Internet systems are used for IP multicast-based data, audio and video distribution; while for One-way terrestrial return satellite Internet systems, connection are done with traditional dial-up access to the Internet, with outbound data traveling through a telephone modem, but downloads are sent via satellite at a speed near that of broadband Internet access. As for two-way satellite Internet service, date is sent from remote sites via satellite to a hub, which then sends the data to the Internet. The satellite dish at each location must be precisely positioned to avoid interference with other satellites. The oscillators in some radar detectors can cause interference with these systems.

As technology advanced, stable satellite Internet connections are now available in a very low price to the public. As in United States, Hughes Net is one of the top companies that offer Internet services via satellite. They offer four service packages that each offers their own unique set of features and connection speed parameters.

The price of each package will depend on how fast the connection speed is, how many email accounts are included, and if you want a dial up connection added to your service package. You can save money by selecting the service package that meets your basic requirements for internet access.

To learn more about satellite TV Internet services, visit http://www.satellitetvissue.com. Article by Teddy

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Free Satellite Television On Your PC Or Laptop - How To Secure Quality Internet Television Software

Current info about Internet television software for free satellite television on your PC or Laptop may seem unbelievable, but the truth is that the phenomenon is quite true and being used by a lot of television lovers to watch thousands of satellite television from all over the world for free.

However, all the information making the rounds online about the latest Internet television software for thousands of free satellite television on your PC or Laptop, as should be expected, includes false information put out by plain crooks to rip you off.

Think about what you've read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Internet television software for thousands of free satellite television on your PC or Laptop? Or was there something completely new? How do you intend to make sure that you get only the best of Internet television software out there?

Friend, the only way to be confident that you are buying a quality Internet television software or any software is not by you becoming an expert on Internet television software for thousands of free satellite television on your PC or Laptop, the easiest way to be sure is to buy through a reputable merchant such as Clickbank, because reputable companies first approve of the products they sell to the Internet public. .

The worst mistake to make when buying software products online is to buy directly from software owners who have no demo versions for trials. You should have some kind of prove, and like I already said, reputable merchants do not accept products that has not been tested and found good enough to be displayed and sold to the Internet public.

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Monday, March 17, 2008

What is Satellite Internet

Satellite internet is an internet connection method that utilizes satellite technology to connect people to the WWW. People choose this method of connection for many reasons. First it offers highspeed internet access. In fact it operates about ten times faster than a regular model does. Secondly its bandwidth is capable of handling up to about 5,000 channels of information and data.

As you research satellite internet you should look for drawbacks to this newer technology. There are actually several drawbacks that you should be aware of. First not all service providers offer nationwide coverage. However, if you check out some of the leading satellite internet providers you should be able to find service in just about any market. The second drawback is that some service providers require that you also maintain a land based Internet service in addition to the satellite internet service. Another drawback is that the quality of your connection depends on your satellite modem?s ability to find a clear signal. This means that trees, geological features and even clouds can interrupt your service.

What are your options? Your first option is to subscribe to a one-way multicast service. This service is similar to a Pay-per-view service. This type of satellite internet service does not allow you to upload information so you will need a land based ISP if you plan on sending emails or uploading data. The second option that you have is a one-way with a terrestrial return. This service bundle allows you to utilize the huge bandwidth of satellites to download data and entertainment while still allowing you to upload data to the WWW. Your third choice is to utilize a two-way satellite internet service. This type of service requires that you have an uplink modem and a downlink modem. However, you will only need one ISP and you will be able to take advantage of the highspeed access for both downloading and uploading data. Your final option is wireless satellite internet. This type of service allows you to both take advantage of the speed, bandwidth, and mobility of satellite internet and the advantages of wireless technology.

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