Mobile Satellite Internet

When we travel, whether for work or pleasure, no matter how much we think we want to unplug and disconnect - we can't. Whether it’s the GPS navigation system in our rental cars, the burning desire to see the score of a sports game, itch to tune into to the news, check the latest snapshot of the stock market or simply check email, we are a connected force in an almost connected world. Mobile satellite internet services are ideal in locations where terrestrial Internet access is not available either because of limited infrastructure or as a result of a natural or man made disaster. It used to be that mobile satellite internet access was used primarily by vessels at sea and mobile land vehicles used for emergency responders and disaster relief, but as with most technology, what begins as a necessity for some becomes a desired luxury for all. Many commercial satellite providers are banking on this and developing even greater solutions to keeping people connected regardless of locale or environment.

It was only a few short years ago when motorists thought GPS navigation systems were too expensive and unnecessary expenses…now most new cars offer these as standard features. Families and business travelers can receive local news, live traffic updates, weather, sports, and other programs. The next move will be to standardizing mobile satellite internet into vehicles as well. Many SUV's already can be easily equipped with a satellite antenna which brings the internet on the road without the need for local wi-fi hot spots or receivers. More importantly than benefiting from the luxury of having everything at our fingertips, mobile satellite internet is imperative for businesses and organizations with remote and field offices. With a quickly growing mobile workforce, business satellite internet reduces the downtime or lag time caused by limited or delayed on-the-road communications. As cell phones and pdas become more equipped with more advanced mobile technologies, we are well on the way for mobile satellite internet becoming an everyday standard.