Very Small Aperture Terminal

VSATs are used by car dealerships affiliated with manufacturers such as Ford and General Motors for transmitting and receiving sales figures and orders, as well as for receiving internal communications, service bulletins, and more. VSAT technology is also used for 2 way satellite internet providers such as HughesNet and StarBand in the US, and Bluestream and Technologie Satelitarne in Europe, among others. The Global VSAT Forum is an association of key companies involved in the business of delivering advanced digital fixed satellite systems and services to business customers. A VSAT for (Very Small Aperture Terminal) is a 2 way satellite ground station with a dish antenna that is smaller than 3 meters. Nearly all VSAT systems are now based on IP, with a very broad spectrum of applications.