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IoS
Last modified: Wednesday, February 05, 2003
Short for Internet over Satellite. IoS technology allows a user to access the Internet via a satellite that orbits the earth. A satellite is placed at a static point above the earth's surface. The satellite in a fixed position, also referred to as geostationary or geosynchronous, is able to maintain a reliable connection to the antennas on the earth because the satellite orbits the earth at the exact speed of the earth's rotation. Because of the enormous distances signals must travel from the earth up to the satellite and back again, IoS is slightly slower than high-speed terrestrial connections over copper or fiber optic cables.
In remote regions of the world, Internet over Satellite is the only viable option as installing the cable backbone necessary for Internet connection is not economically feasible or physically possible.
Geosynchronous Satellites Expand the Internet Satellite technology allows users to reach areas where no terrestrial infrastructure exists or to reach multiple sites more cost effectively.
IoS Companies Throughout the World Companies are organized by the location of their corporate office (and not necessarily by the regions they serve).
