In light of easing regulations over foreign satellite operators entering the country, SES and Northern Sky Research (NSR) are pushing Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites, which they claim could improve connectivity across the country.
The two companies participated in a virtual conference during which they discussed and presented the advantages of a higher orbit satellite (MEO) instead of a low earth orbit satellite (LEO). This is comparable to what Starlink and similar enterprises are also pursuing to enter the market.
This MEO satellite, located in a range of 8,000 to 10,000 miles above the surface of the earth, has some advantages over the LEO satellite, such as the fact that it requires fewer satellites to provide a stable internet, requires fewer gateways, and has a higher data rate.
A patented non-geostationary satellite system, SES’ O3b mPOWER satellites are the world’s first and only commercially viable non-geostationary satellite system. They have been operating since 2014 thanks to a proven and tested MEO technology.
During a recent interview with SES’s Director of Business Development, Rob Marabut, he described the company’s MEO service as being in the “sweet spot,” referring to the extent to which it covers all of the Philippines, which makes the service particularly attractive.
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