VSAT or a Very Small Aperture Terminal is a type of two-way ground station that can both transmit and receive data from satellites. A Vsat is known to be less than three meters tall, and is often used by the providers of broadband internet in Africa. VSAT is one of the best systems through which internet connectivity can reach various remote parts of the world, including several regions of Africa.

Here are a few Key Features of the VSAT system:

• The data transmission     technology of VSAT is used for several types of data management     techniques, as well as in high-frequency trading.
• VSAT can ideally be used     in the place of an expansive physical network as it has the capacity to     bounce the singles from satellites, rather than being transported through     certain physical means, like an ethernet connection.
• VSAT is characterized by     its rapid deployment, which makes it a favorite of the major providers of internet in Africa, as well as     many other parts of the world. Once the satellite is properly put into its     orbit, its deployment at the premises of the customer can be done in a     short while. VSAT can ideally be deployed within hours, if the right     equipment is available. Its deployment can additionally be done at any     place, regardless of the location.
• As the satellites support     the encryption of all data that is transmitted between various sites, the     development of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) is made possible. This is     the reason why VSAT     internet in Africa is commonly sought after by business     organizations.

Over the years, the popularity of VSAT has enhanced in many parts of the world.