Two way satellite Internet for Travellers
The ANT automatic two-way satellite dish
Two way satellite Internet looks like being poised to be the next big thing for Australian travellers. For many travellers the major problem with exploring the great Australian outback is that it involves being cut-off from the rest of the world. While the major mobile phone companies make amazing claims like ‘we cover 95% of the Australian population’, in reality this represents less than 30% of the Australian land mass. If you want to visit the remaining 70% you will not receive any mobile phone coverage while you are there.
Enter two way satellite Internet. This is the Internet system that has been used by those living in remote areas for a number of years now.
Glen Croaker, from Australian Nomad Technologies, says that his company has developed a system that makes it simple and very cost effective for motorhomers and caravanners to enjoy Internet connectivity at broadband speeds, no matter where they choose to setup camp. The system also supports voice over IP (VoIP) and allows travellers to make low cost phone calls to any phone via the Internet. Plans start from $19/mth (which is amazing when you consider that I currently pay $30/mth to have a Telstra satellite phone active and about $80/mth for internet via a mobile phone network).
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Tags: ANT, Mobile Internet, Satellite
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Thanks and happy Motorhoming and Caravanning - Gavin & Tracey.
April 13th, 2012 at 12:11 am
My only comment is when will come to the states?