The teleport business can significantly boost the satellite industry. However, Adrienne Harebottle discovers that the regional market needs greater development to see the benefits beyond broadcast.
Most laymen think of a far-out transportation device from a sci-fi movie when they hear of teleports, but these facilities play an important role in driving the global satellite industry – and this is not just in the broadcast sector anymore. Teleports are critical for supporting a range of technologies including cellular backhaul, particularly in emerging markets, as well as new connectivity services such as commson-the-move (COTM), maritime data, commercial air travel connectivity, oil and gas, and mineral exploration …
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