New satellite gives 1.2 Gigabit/s internet access

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The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JASA) has carried out successful testing of the recently deployed geo-synchronous Kizuna satellite, which is set to bring even faster internet access to Japanese citizens.

The test yielded speeds of up to 1.2GB/s downstream, making it the fastest internet satellite service in the world and continuing to render satellite internet technology a viable alternative to fiber-optic cables. While the 1.2GB/s speed refers specifically to antenna-equipped businesses, homes with smaller receiver equipment can still expect impressively fast speeds of up to 155MB/s.

Another advantage of satellite connectivity is that in the event of a disaster, communications infrastructure is less likely to be affected.

The $342 million project was spearheaded by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in association with JASA. Coverage from the satellite extends over the entirety of Japan, as well other neighboring locations in the Asia-Pacific region including Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul.

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Gb/s internet?
Posted by whatever on Tuesday 22 April 2008 at 23:58 UAE time


i would like to ask about if there was a Gb/s ISP in the middle east... i've read that France Telecom is testing 2.5 Gb/s internet to the homes

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