Globalnet - A Superior Network

  • Congestion-free satellite communication
  • Powerful, dynamic satellite signal
  • Intelligent satellite architecture featuring dynamic resource allocation
  • Durable, compact and portable voice and data solutions

 

Through the superior system architecture of Globalnet’s satellite communications network, customers are assured of continuous border-to-border coverage beyond the boundaries of terrestrial systems and cellular networks.

The major elements of Globalnet's satellite network are the space segment, ground segment network, operations support systems (OSS) and user segment. The first refers to the state-of-the-art spot beam space system design, driven by the satellite communications pioneers Boeing Satellite Systems International who designed many geosynchronous satellites.

 

Dynamic Resource Allocation
This is a powerful and unique aspect of the Globalnet's network, enabling it to minimize signal congestion in areas where there is a high degree of communication traffic – such as natural disaster zones or scenes of armed conflict. Through intelligent satellite technology, the Globalnet satellite network automatically allocates additional signal resources in areas where they are required.

 

Globalnet's unique dynamic resource allocation ensures greater reliability and stability of your satellite connection. While other satellite networks can become slow and unreliable when multiple links are made in signal hot-spots, Globalnet’s variable spot-beam allocates additional satellite resources to alleviate congestion.

This is done by varying the bandwidth transmitted through Globalnet’s satellite spot beams. Each of Globalnet's partner satellite can support 512 spot beams, with each beam providing coverage to an area of up to 600km. Where additional bandwidth capacity is required, the network can boost satellite power to concentrate 20 percent of the total capacity into a single beam, or 40 percent across three beams, as demand dictates.

 

This dynamic design feature also enables Globalnet to provide a unique high-penetration alert. If a call from one Globalnet satellite customer to another is not answered on the first attempt, the satellite network boosts power during an automatic second attempt. Though satellite calls from inside buildings or near other obstructions are usually not possible, Globalnet’s superior signal strength means that, in some circumstances, a connection will still be made. By boosting the power on the second try, this further increases the likelihood of a successful connection being made if, for instance, the receiving handset is located near a window or other clear area indoors.

 

Digital Switchboard in Space
Globalnet’s single-hub connectivity, with satellite calls switched in the space segment instead of on the ground, also distinguishes our space segment from that of other satellite networks. This increases efficiency of the network, and enables greater flexibility in product design and other elements of Globalnet and its partners ground network.

 

Superior Hardware Redundancy
The reliability of the Globalnet network is another unique aspect. While other satellite networks rely on separate transponders within the spacecraft, each responsible for the satellite resource allocation of a particular country or region, Globalnet's flexibly allocates resources across various components. In the unlikely event of a hardware failure, Globalnet's partners satellites can reconfigure allocation to ensure an entire region does not lose satellite coverage. The in-built redundancy of Globalnets partner satellites also contribute to this flexibility, with other system components able to compensate in the unlikely event of isolated hardware problems.

 

Leading Solutions and Customer Service
Because of the unique aspects of Globalnet’s satellite architecture, the size of our satellite IP modem and handsets can be minimized while still providing powerful connectivity and services.

This in turn provides for greater flexibility in our operations and support systems, where customer care, billing and personalized SIM cards and system performance monitoring take place. Globalnet’s award-winning billing system sets it apart from other satellite networks.

 

The Globalnet Communication satellite network provides a truly superior satellite communication solution.