Advantage of satellite data system - Location

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Location

Location is the primary advantage of a satellite-based system. By not depending on wired connectivity, a satellite system can be deployed anywhere -- from downtown St. Louis to the middle of a wheat field, as long as there is a clear line of sight to the satellite. (Satellite signals cannot travel through solid objects, so the dish-shaped antenna must have a clear view of the southern sky in the direction of the satellite.) This ability allows a system to be installed just about anywhere, providing the opportunity for broadband connectivity regardless of location.
A single satellite system can reach every potential user across an entire continent regardless of location, particularly in areas with low subscriber density and/or otherwise impossible or difficult to reach. By comparison, land-based operators, such as cable television, cellular and fiber optic telephone companies, can afford to build or upgrade their networks only in areas with high subscriber concentrations. Moreover, satellite transmission costs are independent of distance within the coverage area of a given satellite system. [1],[2]

References

[1] more.net
"An Introduction to Satellite-based Data Services".

[2] Pioneer Consulting
"Abridged executive summary".