Traditional satellite networks, while useful, often suffer from high latency and limited bandwidth. This hinders performance-critical applications and make remote operations difficult.
Starlink, with its vast constellation of low-Earth orbit, or LEO, satellites, offers a huge advantage. By drastically reducing latency and increasing bandwidth, Starlink enables high-speed, reliable connectivity, even in the most remote areas.
Recently, Starlink opened up a new world of possibilities for businesses thanks to making MetTel an Authorized Starlink Reseller for government and commercial enterprises. This partnership enables MetTel (News - Alert) to offer fully managed network services to any location worldwide via Starlink's laser mesh network of LEO satellites.
MetTel has a long history of pushing the boundaries of network technology. As an early adopter of SD-WAN, the company has successfully deployed this technology for some of the world's largest enterprises. By partnering with Starlink, MetTel is once again demonstrating its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
Here’s how:
- With Starlink's high-speed connectivity, employees can work productively from anywhere, whether it's a remote office, a home office or a coffee shop.
- Businesses with remote sites, such as oil rigs, mines, and construction sites, now benefit from reliable, high-speed internet access.
- In the event of natural disasters or other disruptions, Starlink provides a reliable backup connection, which minimizes downtime and ensures business continuity.
- MetTel's SD-WAN technology, combined with Starlink's low-latency connectivity, also optimizes network traffic, prioritizes critical applications and improves overall network performance.
“We are seeing a wide range of business and government use cases that call for the secure, high-speed performance of MetTel SD-WAN and the anywhere, anytime access afforded by Starlink,” said Ed Fox, Chief Technology Officer of MetTel. “MetTel will also leverage technologies such as private 5G and spectrum like Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to leverage Starlink to serve fixed networks and mobile devices.”
MetTel's partnership with Starlink marks a new era of connectivity, one that is characterized by speed, reliability and flexibility. The implications of this partnership are far-reaching, touching various industries:
- Healthcare: Remote healthcare providers can now offer high-quality telemedicine services, even in underserved areas.
- Education: Students in rural areas gain access to online learning resources and collaborate with peers around the world.
- Government: Government agencies will improve public services and disaster response efforts by using reliable, high-speed connectivity.
- Energy: Remote energy infrastructure will be monitored and controlled more efficiently.
As businesses continue to evolve and expand, the need for scalable network solutions will only grow. MetTel, with its innovative approach and strategic partnerships, and Starlink are well-positioned to meet these needs.
Edited by
Alex Passett
