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Importance of Having an Efficient L-band Back-Up and Bandwidth Management

Maritime industries across the globe have become increasingly dependent on satellite communications to ensure efficient operations. The need for reliable, seamless connectivity has only increased following the implementation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) as well as e-navigation and e-mail services onboard vessels.

Mobile Satellite Service operators are searching for cheaper, more reliable alternatives to meet customer demand.

Mobile Satellite Service operators have long been dependent on Ka and Ku bands' capacity for the delivery of their services but as demand increases and frequencies become limited, they are searching for cheaper, more reliable alternatives to meet customer demand.

The principal advantage of the L-band is its ability to deliver high data rates efficiently at a low cost. MSS operators that have deployed L-band networks have seen significant decreases in their operating expenses while also increasing their network capacities.

A reliable satellite solution

We know the benefits of high frequencies, such as the Ka and Ku bands. We already know their characteristics and applications and the fact that they enable transmitters to convey more data per second. The difficulty with these high frequencies is that they allow for the transmission of more data at first, but they require more power to avoid blockages, as well as larger antennas, which can not fit all vessel types.

The L-Band provides a solution to this challenge as it provides more stable global operations, even when weather conditions are adverse in difficult areas, providing a global network coverage with no interruptions, and allowing broadband communications to users located anywhere in the world.

Why is the L-band network an important part of the global maritime industry?

L-band is a type of radio frequency that is commonly used in the maritime industry. It is a low-frequency band, which means that its signals can travel long distances and penetrate through obstacles such as buildings and mountains. This makes it perfect for use in satellite communications over large areas, like an ocean or a continent.

Traditionally  L-band was used as a back-up line. Modern technologies, such as OneGate by IEC Telecom, allows to maximize data usage over this channel.  and thus it may very well operate as a primary line, particularly for small vessels.  This is achieved by means of  advanced VAN optimisation and two-stage filtration, OneGate eliminates unessential usage and channels bandwidth to critical operations. 

In addition, L-band can be used today for a range of digital services, previously reserved for VSAT only.  Such application suits as OptiSoft and OptiConnect has been developed with account of L-band capacity. They offer a  wide set of communication services (including email management and data transfer applications) and operational value-adds ( video conferencing, telemedicine, remote maintenance, surveillance and more), enabling benefits of digitalisation to all vessel types.

In the maritime industry, L-band is treasured as an exceptionally resilient network, supporting data services even in rainy, foggy, and stormy weather.

The takeaway…

L-band has traditionally served as a backup channel for emergency communications. Crews can now continue to use a full range of telecommunication services even if the main network is down, owing to improved applications. The technical team can now perform troubleshooting sessions and even remotely fix VSAT network faults thanks to the improIoTved capability of the backup channel. As a result, an effective L-band network infrastructure is becoming a critical component of an onboard business contingency plan.

IEC Telecom provides top-notch satellite communication solutions all around the world, offering its clients a wide range of L-band connectivity solutions that are designed to provide high-quality and reliable data transmission services with the goal to create a network infrastructure that can support any type of application or business requirement.