Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, such as those used by Starlink, are positioned much closer to Earth than traditional VSAT satellites in geostationary orbits. This results in lower latency and faster speeds for users, especially in real-time applications. However, LEOs have smaller footprints and may require more satellites to maintain global coverage. In contrast, VSAT […]
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Starlink, with its LEO satellites, offers low-latency internet and high speeds but currently lacks full global marine coverage and support infrastructure. VSAT, while more expensive and higher latency, is mature, reliable, and widely adopted in the maritime industry. Starlink is emerging as a challenger but may not yet meet IMO and maritime compliance standards. For […]