Focus Audio Visual :: Satellite Broadband

How does 2-way Satellite Internet work?

Clients using 2-way Satellite Broadband service connect to the Internet via an earth station consisting of a parabolic microwave antenna - a satellite dish with receiving and transmitting capabilities. The earth station sends and receives signals to a satellite in geostationary orbit around the Earth. The satellite communicates with another earth station which is connected to the Internet. 2-way satellite communication means no other terrestrial links are required - no phone line is needed, allowing access to broadband anywhere.

What areas are covered?

Satellite Broadband coverage is dependent on the satellite footprint and signal strength. Broadband Wherever covers the UK from Land’s End to John o’ Groats.

Will I need a large dish?

The size of dish required is dependent on your location within the satellite footprint (the closer you are to the centre of the footprint, the smaller the dish).

Can I use my existing satellite TV dish?

No - satellite TV systems are 1-way, which means that they simply receive a signal. Our Satellite Broadband systems are 2-way: they both receive a signal and send one back to the satellite. This means that the type of dish is different to that used for receiving satellite TV.