VSATs, very small aperture terminals, are small earth stations capable of receiving from and sometimes transmitting to satellites. They represent an important addition to the telecommunications world because they can provide a service directly to the user at virtually any geographic location covered by a suitable satellite beam. They do not require any support from a local terrestrial communications network and can even be run from portable or alternative power supplies.
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