Satellite links can extend connectivity where terrain, distance or disruption makes terrestrial networks difficult to reach.
What makes the difference
Their role is strongest as part of a wider network plan that considers terminals, spectrum, weather, latency and a terrestrial fallback.
Questions for the next step
For teams putting this idea into practice, the key is to define the intended outcome, the people responsible for it and the conditions that would change the plan. Small, observable steps make trade-offs easier to discuss and improve.
Technology works best when its dependencies are understood, its limits are visible and people have a practical way to recover when something goes wrong.
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