World's largest satellite
constellation to provide global internet access
By Stu Robarts
January 16, 2015 www.gizmag.com
OneWeb is planning to launch a network of satellites that
will provide affordable internet access across the world
According to the International
Telecommunications Union, over half of the world's population has no access to
the internet. A new plan, however, could provide access to billions of those
people. OneWeb says it will launch a network of satellites that will provide
global high-speed internet access.
A number of other projects that are
aiming to help deliver global internet access have previously been announced.
Google's Project Loon aims to float internet-connected balloons over
remote areas, whilst a Facebook and internet.org collaboration and Quarkson
plan to do so using drones.
OneWeb's approach differs to all of
these ideas. The firm has received investment from Virgin and Qualcomm to
launch 648 micro-satellites into orbit. The satellites will provide low-latency,
high-speed internet access and, according to Virgin, will comprise the world’s
largest-ever satellite network.
In order to deliver internet access,
the satellites will connect to terminals that will be deployed on the ground
where required. OneWeb says the terminals will be self-installable and will
provide connectivity to their surrounding areas via Wi-Fi, LTE, 3G or 2G
licensed to a mobile operator, or just Wi-Fi or LTE on the unlicensed spectrum.
The network will also apparently be able to provide emergency and first
responder access in disaster situations, refugee camps and other areas of need.
In addition to having invested in
OneWeb, Virgin will also be the satellite launch provider for the project via
its Virgin Galactic arm. The firm's LauncherOne program will be used to provide
frequent satellite launches.
Sources: OneWeb, Virgin
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