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SMART C-Band is using the technology from Viasat
which provides the LinkStar VSAT Networks ground system
Two-way,
bandwidth-on-demand broadband VSAT system
LinkStar is a two-way, bandwidth-on-demand broadband VSAT system
designed around DVB-RCS. It combines broadband access and a high-speed
return channel to satisfy bandwidth-intensive applications using IP data
over any fixed satellite.

Open
Standard DVB Technology
LinkStar VSATs have been built on a foundation of open standard DVB
technology,including a DVB-S forward link and DVBRCS return. A LinkStar
RCST can operate on either of two downloadable software personalities.
The optional DVB-RCS software enables interoperability with other
manufacturers.
Return
Channel Capacity
LinkStar features a total capacity of nearly 60 Mbit/s on the forward
channel. Return channels to the hub operate at speeds up to 1.67 Mbit/s,
with an optional upgrade to 3.33 Mbit/s. With this return channel
capacity, remote sites can be server locations, content providers,
multimedia sources, video teleconferencing participants, and corporate
headquarters.
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