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StarBand

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StarBand is a U.S. provider of one-way and two-way satellite broadband Internet technology and service. The StarBand service was launched in 2000. The service originally was only available as a one-way satellite Internet option (uploading was accomplished with a dial-up modem connection) but quickly upgraded to two-way service. StarBand, which is owned by StarBand Communications, a division of Gilat Satellite Networks .

Technology

StarBand satellite Internet systems require both a home computer (a PC or a Macintosh) along with a special StarBand-compatible USB modem. The system uses a special dual USB modem that interfaces with the subscriber's computer. The Model 360 USB modem is used on two-way residential customers' systems. StarBand also has the 480 model USB modem for higher-speed telecommuters and the 481 Pro model for businesses and telecommuters with small networks.

The StarBand satellite Internet system uses Ku band satellites for transmission of data from the StarBand network operations center to its customers' personal computers.

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