Satellite Communication In Ghana-Challenges And Prospects

Topics:
Satellite Communications
Tags:
Internet,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs),
Network Technology,
Networking,
Ohio University,
Satellite,
Satellite Communication,
Telephony,
VSAT
Source:
Ohio University

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Overview: Busy Internet is a Ghanaian Internet Service Providers (ISP) that uses satellite connectivity to bring Internet to West Africans. The operations of this ISP illustrate the reliability, versatility and efficiency of, VSAT, (Very Small Aperture Terminal) networks in delivering fast broadband Internet services. This paper discusses technical, economic and regulatory issues relating to satellite networks as a means of bringing Internet to Ghanaians, and the challenges confronting the country's National Communication Authority and the Ministry of Communications.

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Format: PDF | Size: 744KB | Date: Feb 2004 | Pages: 14


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