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From a technology perspective, Skycasters can provide direct connections to the US Internet backbone from many locations located within the satellite footprints. Skycasters uses three satellites, each with a different footprint. To see the footprint maps,
click here.
Skycasters service can be resold only to legitimate business, government or educational organizations. |
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In some areas near the edge of the footprint, a standard .74m dish will not be sufficient and a 1.2, 1.8 or 2.4 meter dish may be required for good reception and rain performance. Based on latitude and longitude, Skycasters can use satellite link budget data to determine the approximate dish size requirement, however Skycasters does not guarantee the results of these estimates. Some locations in the coverage area are included in the following partial list. |
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Continental US
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Canada
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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USVI/Puerto Rico
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British VI
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Bahamas
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Turks & Caicos
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Cuba (partial)
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Dominican Republic
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Haiti
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Mexico
Not In Our Coverage Area
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Europe
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Asia
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Africa
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South America
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Central America (Nicaragua, El Salvador and south)
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Australia |
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These are among the areas are NOT covered. Please see our coverage footprint. If your area is not in the coverage footprint, we cannot provide service. |
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Regulatory Issues |
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There are various licensing and regulatory requirements, different in each of the governmental jurisdictions that are included in the footprint. Each VAR must obtain proper licensing and certification to sell the Skycasters service. In most countries where we have checked, satellite landing rights have already been obtained by the satellite owners so the VAR only needs minimal licensing. It is the responsibility of the VAR to determine which regulations are applicable and fulfill them. Skycasters does not consult or assist in this process, but VARs will be required to produce all documents of authorization as well as a letter from the appropriate government authority in their country of operation, stating that the VAR is fully authorized to provide the service before engaging in operations. If there are any licensing or regulatory costs or fees payable on behalf of either party, these costs shall be borne exclusively by the VAR. |
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Costs |
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There are significant costs involved in getting
started including legal and other business expenses. The international VAR must make a significant investment in inventory. The VAR must operate a technical support center that is available 24 hour per day, seven days per week. The VAR must have installation technicians that have been certified on the system by Skycasters trainers. The VAR must receive product training and training for technical support employees. A VAR can expect to make a significant investment in initial inventory purchases and training.
Click here
to get information about how to become a Skycasters international reseller.
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