Ka-band – Consumer Uses

New Ka-band markets, like digital signage, are still works in progress and not yet on the fast track like applications such as direct broadcast satellite Ka-band deployments for HDTV local into local broadcasting or consumer broadband initiative. Available are Ka-band networks for multicast delivery of digital signage information which can also be used to distribute digital cinema as well as Satellite news gathering is where the advantages of Ka-band have yielded immediate results.

The Future of Ka-band in the Enterprise Market Worldwide

Although some may fear an Enterprise applications could be unreliable due to rain fade, this perception has proved unfounded. This technology has been proven reliable and Ka-band research continues. Some spacecraft will be equipped with a Ka-band active phased array antenna, a multibeam antenna and a high-power multi-port amplifier. Profitable Ka-band operations are now a reality in some regions such as North America and Europe but worldwide usage is expected to evolve over time.