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Introduction
Where fiber cannot reach and terrestrial backbones end, International Satellite Connectivity extends SolveForce’s mission of connecting countries and nations together.
Satellite services bridge the gap for:
- Remote offices, islands, and vessels (maritime & aviation).
- Disaster recovery when land-based routes fail.
- Emerging markets and rural populations where fiber build-outs lag.
- Military, energy, and research missions far from terrestrial infrastructure.
SolveForce integrates geostationary (GEO), medium earth orbit (MEO), and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems into international WANs—backed by SD-WAN, MPLS, and Zero Trust frameworks for secure, resilient performance.
I. Satellite Network Types
🌐 GEO — Geostationary Satellites
- Orbit: ~35,786 km above Earth.
- Coverage: Wide, single satellite covers continents.
- Latency: ~600 ms round-trip.
- Best for: Broadcast, disaster recovery, remote coverage with fixed terminals.
🌍 MEO — Medium Earth Orbit Satellites
- Orbit: ~8,000–20,000 km.
- Latency: ~150 ms round-trip.
- Best for: Maritime/aviation connectivity, medium-latency global coverage.
🚀 LEO — Low Earth Orbit Satellites
- Orbit: ~500–1,200 km.
- Latency: ~30–70 ms round-trip.
- Best for: High-performance broadband in rural areas, IoT backhaul, SD-WAN integration.
- Examples: Starlink, OneWeb, Kuiper (emerging).
II. International Satellite Features
- Global Coverage: Connect 60+ million fiber-lit buildings plus unlit regions.
- Resilience: Satellite serves as primary or failover path in hybrid WANs.
- Diversity: Eliminates single-path terrestrial failures (fiber cuts, subsea outages).
- Mobility: On-the-move connectivity for airlines, shipping fleets, oil rigs.
- Integration: SD-WAN overlays merge satellite + fiber + MPLS into a seamless global WAN.
- Security: Encrypted tunnels, Zero Trust policies, and posture checks applied end-to-end.
III. Connectivity Speeds
Satellite speeds vary by orbit and platform, but SolveForce delivers symmetrical and hybrid bandwidth tiers integrated into WAN fabrics:
| Tier | Orbit Type | Symmetrical Speed | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Mbps | GEO/MEO | 50/50 Mbps | Remote branches, emergency response |
| 100 Mbps | MEO/LEO | 100/100 Mbps | Rural business connectivity, maritime |
| 250 Mbps | LEO | 250/250 Mbps | Education/research in remote countries |
| 1 Gbps | LEO | 1,000/1,000 Mbps | Enterprise WAN augmentation |
| 10 Gbps+ | MEO/LEO clusters | 10,000/10,000 Mbps | Hyperscale, broadcast, defense-grade WANs |
IV. International Use Cases
🚢 Maritime Connectivity
Global fleet connectivity for cruise lines, cargo ships, and naval vessels. Satellite backhaul extends WANs offshore.
✈️ Aviation Connectivity
Passenger Wi-Fi, crew ops, telemetry, and safety comms across continents.
🏭 Energy & Utilities
Oil rigs, mining operations, and remote plants brought into the global WAN securely.
🌍 Rural & Emerging Markets
Deploy broadband and cloud access where terrestrial networks don’t exist.
🛡️ Military & Government
Secure communications in conflict zones, humanitarian response, and border missions.
📡 Disaster Recovery
Rapid-deploy terminals restore WAN access when terrestrial fiber is cut or damaged.
V. Satellite + WAN Integration
A. With SD-WAN International
- Satellite links bonded with fiber/MPLS underlays for dynamic path selection.
- SD-WAN steers traffic to satellite only when terrestrial fails or is congested.
B. With MPLS International
- Satellite backhaul augments MPLS circuits in remote regions.
- Ensures deterministic, SLA-backed private connectivity even where terrestrial MPLS stops.
C. With Zero Trust Framework International
- Satellite circuits are fully encrypted and identity-bound.
- Access granted by ZTNA policies, ensuring remote terminals can’t bypass controls.
VI. Advantages of International Satellite
- Connect Everywhere: Truly global coverage—land, sea, and air.
- Hybrid Resilience: Primary, backup, or load-sharing roles in WANs.
- Low Latency Options: LEO constellations rival fiber performance.
- Scalable: Bandwidth tiers scale to 10 Gbps+ for enterprises and governments.
- Unified: Managed and monitored under SolveForce’s global NOC.
VII. Related Services
- 🌍 International Connectivity
- 🌐 International Data Services
- 🔗 International Ethernet Transport
- 🌊 Subsea Connectivity
- 🌐 SD-WAN International
- 🔗 MPLS International
- 🔒 Zero Trust Framework International
- ☁️ Cloud Services
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