VSAT (very small aperture terminal) services from AST offer the next generation in global telecommunications, combining cutting edge iDirect technology solutions with an unbeatable focus on service. As a "last-mile" communications provider, VSAT from AST uses the most advanced platforms which match the quality and performance of digital terrestrial circuits, resulting in a highly cost-effective and reliable broadband enterprise-class solution, to enable and support any business application requirement.
Solution Overview
VSAT from AST is comprised of products and services required for the deployment of 2–way satellite based communications designed to enable video, voice and data applications.
AST offers various service plans depending on the client’s requirements and acceptable contention (sharing) levels. Our service plans are monitored for usage, availability, reliability and performance.
Product Overview
AST have a range of VSAT product available in the portfolio, from Thrane & Thrane’s SAILOR VSAT terminals to Sea Tel’s 4000 and 6000 series as well as offering iDirect’s Intelligent Platform.
Thrane & Thrane SAILOR
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SAILOR 700 VSAT from Thrane & Thrane delivers mini-VSAT Broadband service with data rates up to 2 Mbps shore-to-ship and 512 Kbps ship-to-shore. |
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SAILOR 900 Ku-Band VSAT Antenna from Thrane & Thrane is a powerful, quick and easy-to-deploy stabilised antenna offering the superb build quality and high reliability that customers expect from a SAILOR product. |
Sea Tel
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SEA TEL 4009 VSAT series from Sea Tel Conham is a cost effective always on broadband satellite communications designed to meet the variety of client applications from internet connectivity, VoIP calls, VPN, Video Conferencing to any other suitable IP connectivity. |
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SEA TEL 6009 VSAT series from Sea Tel Cobham is a cost effective always on broadband satellite communications designed to provide broadband VSAT coverage around globe with data range upto 1024k outbound from the vessel and 2048k inbound to the vessel with various contention ratio to suit client application. |
iDirect
iDirect Intelligent Platform integrates advanced technology into AST's VSAT product portfolio and management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and
managing global IP networks. Offering a powerful range of universal satellite hubs, versatile satellite routers, and a series of application-specific, network products which fully integrate with third party products and solutions as well as iDirect's own products.
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