is the UK ignoring satellite broadband technology?

As I’ve stated on numerous occasions the technology behind satellite broadband has vastly brought it into the future for offering a high-speed service, especially to rural homes and businesses. I’ve claimed that this is being ignored.

When it comes to rural telecoms a large proportion of the lime light is being shared between fibre, 4G and Wi-Fi developments. Which are all largely based around two questions, when will the technology be installed? And who’s going to be paying for it?

Largely at this point in time evidence shows that these technologies are behind schedule.

“Ofcom said in August that 14 per cent of UK homes couldn't get access at 2Mb”. This is a quite frustrating statistic when satellite broadband is able to reach 100% of homes in the UK. Especially when you take into consideration that with the modern technology we have nowadays, satellite broadband can have speeds of 10Mbps and quite easily 2Mbps.

Of course packages are an issue for some people who say that satellite broadband is expensive, but when considered that some basic packages start at £20p/m and a good connection speed can be bought for around £30p/m you are looking at similar pricing to the fixed line services. Satellite operators, especially the ones using the Avanti systems have very low contention ratios. I may be biased towards our contention ratios are 25:1 compared to larger ones from most other technologies. This means the speeds you’re paying for you may actually get close to achieving rather than always having around half the speeds which you have paid for, as the internet company has used the magic words ‘up to’.

Europe has adopted and recognises that satellite broadband is a complimentary technology for rural areas and not-spots.

The increase in awareness needs to grow with satellite communications and this can only happen when the governments and councils accept that this technology is viable for the future for rural broadband.

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Is your local Council doing enough?!

Broadband projects are ongoing throughout the whole of the UK with the government issuing more than £530m to get Britain super fast broadband. Superfast broadband is considered to be more than 24Mbps and the government hopes that this will reach over 90% of homes across the UK.

But alongside the race to superfast broadband the government also want to availability of speeds of just 2mpbs to be to 100% of the UK. Here is the dilemma which we and many others are facing. The councils are indeed trying to get super fast broadband into their own areas, neglecting the fact that some houses or communities may not have access to speeds of 2Mbps yet or even no access at all.

We have been getting calls from lots of people lately that have had promises form the councils that they would be getting a faster connection. Unfortunately they have been reaching a dead end with this assumption.

Time is running out for councils. The broadband funding is ending soon and the deadlines for proposals have to be in at the end of February.

“'Local politicians are waking up to the opportunities that broadband offers, and recognise the downsides of being left behind,' said Chris Head, author of the briefing. 'Now is the time for Socitm members to add their skills to help accelerate progress.'

However, Head warns that the BDUK funding is not enough, and that for councils to raise matched funding, as they are required to do, is a 'big ask' at a time when they are struggling to fund core services.

He also warns that the government's plans will lead to a two-speed Britain by 2015, as commercially supplied city dwellers will by then be benefiting from broadband speeds of up to 200Mbps. At the same time, 10% of the UK will still be without a wired connection.”

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Councils need to be made aware of the 10% of people without a wired connection. As this issue needs to be addressed. Some of course do not want an internet connection (and as they will not be reading this then I can say, HOW CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT INTERNET?!)

But of course there are people who would like to have one that is affordable and will work consistently.

Many small businesses rely on an internet access, and those in rural communities cannot benefit from the Internet for their business meaning their messages will always only reach a small audience.

Our solution is to give a satellite internet connection to these people. We would like the council to listen to us as we provide a professional, effective and affordable solution to the 10% of people without a connection.

Of course your BT line will be cheaper so if you have access to that then it is probably your best option. But will your signal be as strong? (will be discussed on the blog next week)

So if you are reading this have a look at our website. Give us an e-mail or a phone call, we can discuss all matters and benefits with you further.

Do not be fooled by other satellite internet companies either offering a fast service for cheap. Your signal could be lower than expected and you could be hit with hidden costs!

On a final note:

We will be contacting councils ourselves, but in order for them to notice us and know that our solution is right we need people to get in contact saying they want an internet connection. If BT cannot provide you one it is the council’s job to find an alternative solution which actually works.

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What do we mean by 'EVERYWHERE'?

I’ve been trying my hardest to reach out to people who are suffering for slow internet connections on forums such as Think Broadband. Advising people about satellite internet and answering some simple questions for them.

After a recent post I made, I had feedback from an anonymous source stating that Satellite internet cannot be everywhere that is impossible?

His argument came down to the fact that planning permission and tree cover/line of sight could not make satellite internet possible everywhere.

So here is a calcification of what we mean by everywhere.

It is known the basics needed for our satellite internet are a power supply, even been asked this week if a solar panel would be able to power our satellite. There answer after a little bit of research is the actual dish only uses 1Watt. The computer you would be running uses more dependent on what surfing you are doing (just incase you were thinking of switching to a greener future).

You will also need a place to put this dish, preferably on land which you own/rent. The ideal situation would be living in the middle of a flat field. As this would provide the line of sight needed (in our case 33 degrees West). The satellite would be placed much like your TV satellite provider on the side of the house and will be in perfect order in no time.

But not all situations can be like this which is the point where the term ‘everywhere’ got into a dispute. If you live in a forest of 30ft tall trees surrounding your house, you may not be able to receive a signal. But with the necessary equipment, I.e. extra cabling then you are bound to find somewhere for the satellite to go to receive signal (the cabling can reach over 30m if needed) .

Line of sight is also very important. As pointed out before we need to see the sky as the satellite points 33 degrees west. If you however live in the deepest valley of West Wales. Where sunlight hits for only 2 hours a day, then firstly congratulations for putting up with that. Secondly there will always be solutions. We are not restricted by cable length; we can go where no other Broadband technology can reach. Mobile 4G networks are being praised as the future for rural broadband. But in places where they cannot receive signals for making phone calls, I highly doubt they will receive a 4G connection, 3G at the most which is considered slow on the internet.

So the term ‘everywhere’ may seem exaggerated but with the necessary planning, and with our highly qualified team at HySpeed broadband we can provide a service pretty much everywhere across the UK.  

Also if you do live in a Welsh Valley please do get in contact. We are working with the Welsh government broadband scheme this means you could be entitled to getting all installation and equipment paid for! That’s £500 you will be saving, this grant is running out quickly so get in contact asap.

Thank you for taking time to read though this, your comments are always welcome/ desired/ I feel lonely without them.  Have a great day.

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2012 The Year of Satellite Internet?

Hello all,

The holiday season is over and no snow settled in my part of the World. 2012 is not firmly upon us and twitter seems to be counting down every day of the 366 days this year. But what can we expect from satellite internet in 2012?

An ever changing, competitive market, satellite internet can be little known about to those city folk, smug with their 20Mbps download speeds. But 1.6million UK residents cannot receive a broadband signal. Their choices could be either a mobile connection, using the 3G or the ever so hesitant to emerge 4G, or a satellite system.

Many sceptics of satellite internet on first hearing will say it’s overpriced. But these people must not have been following the progress of the satellite broadband systems. When it was a fairly new technology, admittedly it was a pricey piece of kit. Subject to the big businesses and the rich who could not possibly deal with dial-up any more. Lately prices have dropped; new technology has come to the forefront with smaller satellite dishes which give more power bridging the gap between rural broadband connections.

In 2012 we will see the launch of Avanti’s Hylas 2 satellite; this will bring the newest satellite technology to the Middle East and Africa bringing up to 10Mbps of speed to businesses and homes. We are the largest reseller of this in Iraq, so get in contact for more information.

2012 for HySpeed Broadband, this year will consist of continuing our hard work and dedication to get Rural England up to speed and help out small rural businesses thrive and grow through using the internet we provide.

We have plans to do a tour in 2012 around the hardest hit areas of the UK. For your time we would of course provide light refreshments. 

We are focussed on helping out customers, existing as well as new, so for our best deals ring us directly. We believe in advising works the best, so all our solutions can be customised for specific needs.

HySpeed broadband hopes that 2012 can be a good year for all. We wish everyone all the best and hope to speak to a few of you soon.

Thank you for reading this blog post keep checking back for new posts throughout the weeks of 2012.

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Countryside broadband!

News today is finally catching up with what lots of us knew. The 4G network is going to take longer than expected. 2013 is the now the date that residents can find themselves with a 4G network. But is this even covering the hardest to reach areas? 


I've stated news before about rural homes and businesses in areas where broadband cannot reach. This has not highlighted the issue. Even more homes face not being up to date with the latest technology. Many of them may not even be covered in the plans for the 4G networks.

"Current plans mean the 4G network won't be in place until 2013 at the earliest and will only allow for a maximum of 98% of the UK to be covered."

"Coverage is just part of it," he says.

"The other issue is with regard to connection speeds."

"We're seeing that widening gap between those people in rural areas, in terms of the speed of their connection with broadband, and those superfast connections that are increasingly emerging in urban areas."

Phil Bricknell

Report from BBC news

So now that other technologies have been given a go and failed to give a correct date, and even if the service would cover the areas which are most needy. 

How about give satellite broadband a go? fast speeds, a reliable service and cheaper than you may thin. As the technology evolves the price decreases as they find ways to make the actual satellites cheaper and the dishes themselves smaller.

This is only a short blog for the day

Also i am starting a christmas song countdown todays song comes from Coldplay- Christmas Lights, not an oldie but still a good song, especially for all you fans. 

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Satellite broadband packages for home

It’s that Festive time of year. But this year there is more strain on money woes than usual.  Heating bills alone cost a large chunk of the UK population over 10% of their monthly income.  But whilst there are these worries HySpeed Broadband has decided to go against trends and cut its prices!

Satellite internet has always been seen as an expensive market, and to be perfectly honest the costs will never match up with conventional wired solutions, due to satellite rental and equipment costs.  

Our satellite broadband solutions have now just become more affordable whilst keeping the top quality we have always strived to have.  

As stated here are the price changes.

Satellite broadband packages for home

Package name                         Old price                              New Price

HySpeed I                               £29.99p/m                          £19.50p/m

HySpeed II                              £39.99p/m                          £26.50p/m

HySpeed III                             £49.99p/m                          £32.99p/m

HySpeed Pro I                         £59.99p/m                          £43.99p/m

HySpeed Pro II                       £69.99p/m                          £60.80p/m

 http://www.hyspeedbroadband.com/home-packages.html

For for a full list of prices and plans visit our satellite broadband packages for home

As you can see the price drop is quite significant. We feel that the customer should not be punishing for living in a picturesque rural not-spots, or just to far away from the telephone exchange. So we want to give the best deals in order to get Britain up to speed and join the cyber community. Whether it be on Facebook (‘Like us’), Twitter (‘tweet us’),  Google+ ( ‘Circle us’?), or any other forms of social media.

Please pass this blog on as if it is not helping you, it could help out a family who are not connected. Raise awareness for rural not-spots! And help out a family today. 

(we are not in partnership with John Lewis)

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A short History of Satellite Broadband

The First satellite went into orbit in the 1950s. Since then when satellites seemed to be more of a statement between Countries ‘look how big my satellite is’ and ‘look what my satellite can do’ (*cough*USA *cough*). They have evolved in very complex communication devices which are used in defence, spy and our favourite of all Internet.

As Russia and the USA competed in the space race the fascination and glory to a nation of launching new satellites grew.

The Birth of satellite Internet

As advances in technology continued to improve, the internet continued to grow and the number of satellites in orbit continued to increase. Scientists started working on transmitting data across wireless communication points. Their efforts paid off when researches successfully linked two European computers to an American network by the way of Satellite communication services. 

Now days satellite internet is not a rarity. Of course those in built up societies would cringe at the thought of not having unlimited downloads and a 2mb/s connection. But many people have no other choice and satellite internet gives them access to the rest of the World.

Of course it is for the rural locations around the World. But it is also for back-up systems where businesses rely on a internet connection. Using a satellite system as a back-up can provide a reliable connection when the primary connection fails.

The Future for satellite Internet

Satellite internet is going to continue to grow in areas which need it the most. The advances in technology have seen pushes to get more people subscribing to the service. Even in the UK more than 1.5million people cannot access the internet and BT have no plans to link them to the network as it would not benefit them financially to do so.

We are also excited about the launch of the Hylas2 Avanti satellite to cover Middle East and North Africa.  This will bring cheaper options to those residents and give a infrastructure which is currently not there. 

To see if there is an area you could get satellite internet in see our coverage maps

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Can I recieved a satellite signal.

Hello everyone,

We had someone ring up the office yesterday interested in a satellite broadband connection, This gentleman lived in the most Northern reaches of Scotland and worked on a oil rig. He wanted a satellite internet connection for the home.

We went through the process of the solutions we can provide. and how we can add a VoIP line. It got near to the end of the phone call when he asked weather a large hill next to him would upset the connection?

So here is the actual point of this blog.

our satellite broadband systems are going to work 100% of the time. the Hylas1 Satellite is pointed 33 degrees West. so overcoming any hill unless your East of a mountain with a steep cliff face of more than 33 degrees you should be absolutely fine. Even if you are in this picturesque yet unfortunate spot there are ways around the matter.

Cables are expensive especially when you want them to be strong and keep the signal strength up. HySpeed Broadband uses the very best to ensure your connection is not at a disadvantage. we can extend the satellite up to 30m away from the house it's self without losing any signal strength. More than this and we will have to get a more powerful cable. but all scenery man made natural can be over come.

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