Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) is a Satellite solution provider of broadband telecommunication systems, offering a wide range of Satellite solutions to deliver voice, data, video conferencing and other solutions to different array of users including telecom operators, carriers, small and medium enterprises and other segments as well.
For more than 10 years, Alkan Telecom has been the leader in digital satellite networking, and in recent times, it has driven the VSAT industry from what was a small demonstration network in 1996, to a leading technology for data, voice, and video telecommunications services in Egypt .
Alkan Telecom was the first company to bring to the Egyptian market a commercial two-way C-band data VSAT and establish the country's first C-band satellite network for “Petrobel” in 1997. Since its introduction, virtually all market segments, from carriers to Oil & Gas and from financial services to information services have accepted the VSAT.
In 2001, encouraged by the potential of the deregulation of the Telecom market opportunities in the region, Alkan Telecom decided to pursue a more aggressive expansion strategy, appointing an experienced and credible executive management team to unleash the potential of Alkan Telecom business. Corresponding with the placement of the executive management team, Alkan Telecom had expanded its operation by opening up an office in Libya , Sudan , Kenya , Saudi Arabia Algeria and others.
Typical users of VSAT solutions are Oil Fields, Governmental Authorities, International Companies which seeks to connect different branches, Banks, Tourist boats and Home users for internet access via Satellite. |
Maritime Applications
Potential delivery of broadband services on ferries, boats, drilling ships etc.:
• Broadband access to the headquarter and its IT infrastructure
• Direct communication between the members of a fleet
• Support of GSM services for passengers
• Support of Internet services to passengers
• Support of streaming media services to passengers |
