Satellite access for PC-based computers located beyond the range of ADSL-enabled telephone exchanges. The service offers you high-speed, always-available, two-way Internet connections bundled with toll-quality telephone and fax services"
Overview
Marketed under the Telkom SpaceStream brand, the offering places Data, Internet and Voice access via satellite technology within reach of almost anyone in South Africa regardless of where they live.
SpaceStream is a logical solution for general business and home users around the country who have been either unable to get Internet services via the traditional means of copper, or the access speed to the Internet is just not sufficient to meet your individual needs.
This means that Internet access without the constraints and congestion of terrestrial based telephone lines. With no special phone lines required, it is the logical solution for improved access speeds to the Internet, from almost anywhere.
If you or your business falls outside the Telkom ADSL footprint and your current access speeds to the Internet are just too slow, then this flexible product is most suited to meet your need for high-speed Internet access from the SpaceStream family of products.
What is VSAT ?
The Very Small Aperture Technology (VSAT) is a compact and cost effective satellite solution for Internet access. It consists of a small dish, which needs a clear unobstructed view to the northern sky. The satellite dish and the satellite indoor unit are connected via two standard coaxial cables. The antenna both sends requests to the Internet and receives Internet content via the satellite, which is in orbit approximately 36,000 km above the equator. The satellite communicates with the Telkom Hub, which has a direct connection to the Internet backbone. Inside your home or company, the VSAT consists of a satellite indoor unit that attaches to your home or office PC through an Ethernet port. No telephone lines or dial-up accounts are needed.
What is in the SpaceStream family?
SpaceStream Express (SSE) is powered by the Gilat's Skystar 360E platform. This platform is a flexible, always-on, two-way IP-based system that supports interactive IP applications ideally suited for the Internet environment. The system is configured to support several customized Internet packages ranging from 64kbps to 512kbps. |
SpaceStream Office (SSO) is powered by Gilat's DialAw@y IP platform. This platform converges VSAT solutions for voice and fax with always-available Internet access. The IP capability is limited to 64Kbps but it provides up to 4 independent voice lines. |
With SpaceStream , you will get!
- A Choice of Voice, Fax and Internet access packages.
- Ethernet connection to your PC or network.
- Ultra-low power consumption
- Superior reliability.
- Installation and operation.
- Rapid deployment.
Who should apply ?
The satellite service is positioned as a high-speed, always available asymmetrical access service. Satellite technology is the reliable solution for communities and businesses in areas where cable based telephone and Internet services are unavailable, unreliable or too expensive to install or maintain.
The service is intended for small to medium sized businesses and consumers that fall outside of Telkom's normal footprint. The service meets the needs of commercial farmers, cooperatives, holiday resorts, mining and other smaller businesses (cafes, restaurants, hardware stores, general stores) in rural areas requiring Internet access for ordering, confirming prices and other general information.
SpaceStream , is it right for you?
What it is right for:
- Commercial/Small Office/Home Office usage
- Simultaneous Internet access for up to four PCs
- Always available connection
- Downstream speeds up to 512Kbps, starting at 64Kbps
- Upstream speeds up 128Kbps, starting at 16Kbps
- Built-in IP router functionality eliminating the need for external routers or modems
- Small or medium multi-user associations
- Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) as well as corporate users
- Fast file downloads
- Avoiding dial-up delays and disconnections
- Internet access at an affordable cost
- PCs with Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, and now Windows XP!
- Web surfing, e-mail, instant messaging
What it is not suited to do:
- It is not recommended to exceed four PCs connected concurrently
- Large upstream (uploading) traffic, such as Web and FTP server hosting
- Remote control software, videos and voice over IP
- Services that will be affected by the natural latency caused by Satellites
- Frequent large file and e-mail uploads
- Establishing of virtual private networks (VPN)
- Locally hosted SMTP e-mail servers
- Video and audio streaming
Before you order the service it is important that you make sure the service is right for you.
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