The most well-known systems, either proposed, currently under development or pilot testing, include Starlink (of SpaceX), OneWeb, Telesat LEO, CurvaNet and Kuiper (of Amazon). less than 1,200 km above the ground compared to ~36,000 km for GEO counterparts. LEO mega-constellations are designed to orbit at altitudes much closer to Earth, i.e. In recent years, a few groups have been gaining traction in championing the use of small satellite mega-constellations in low Earth orbit (LEO) to deliver broadband Internet, which we shall discuss in this piece.Įmerging LEO Satellite Internet SolutionsĪ mega-constellation consists of hundreds to thousands of satellites deployed and spread out in orbit to provide extensive and continuous coverage. In such scenarios, large geostationary (GEO) Internet satellites have traditionally served as a means to deliver Internet services quickly, with only minimal ground infrastructure required to be set up. For people residing in GIDAs, the best alternative they might have for now to be connected online is through satellite-based Internet. The lack of mobile cellular networks and fixed wired or wireless Internet services in these areas remains a persistent and serious problem. Ready for Starlink? Are They Ready for You?Ī considerable portion of the Philippine population live in remote rural locations classified as geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) that continue to remain unconnected to the Internet. A train of Starlink satellites as seen over Japan
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