Author: avealto

Universal Digital Access Already a Top Global Priority, Now More Urgent Due to COVID-19 The world is undergoing an extraordinary technological revolution in satellite and high altitude communications. A dramatic increase in broadband capacity across the globe, spurred by new technologies, (including recent innovations in broadband High Altitude Platforms (HAPs)), is bringing the promise of reliable and affordable broadband connectivity to the hardest-to-reach corners of the Earth. At the same time, now accentuated by the global COVID-19 crisis, HAPs are also positioned to enable new capabilities and applications in areas already connected to the global network, helping drive down access costs for many people. Issue Four focuses on HAPs’ role in helping achieve the aggressive goals of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while creating a new, innovative and cost-effective solution towards connecting the 3B people who today do not have access to the Internet. Download Issue

Bringing High Quality, Cost Effective Broadband to the Seas – Maritime Sector a Major Opportunity for HAPs Maritime Communications is one of the fastest growing segments of Ku band satellite services (satellite communications) with the amount of voice and data service provided to cargo ships, passenger ships and private vessels is increasing rapidly. As the world continues to see exponential data and broadband growth every year, demand is also outpacing supply in the Maritime sector as vessels are increasingly using broadband communications to coordinate their activities and as an incentive to onboard employees. Issue Three focuses on one of the primary and largest market opportunities for Avealto and HAPs, Maritime broadband connectivity and communications. Download Issue

Looking Back, Leaning Forward – The Future of Broadband from the Sky Many factors are contributing to the latest space race to fill the skies with broadband satellites. These satellites often provide poor coverage while leaving billions of people without access. The world’s Internet capacity has become the new Moore’s law, with a forecasted increase of 50% to 70% over the coming five years. This does not even factor in the Covid-19 crisis, which some fear will overload and break the Internet. Why HAPs offer a promising solution, just in time. Issue Two focuses on the market, players and near term future with respect to the latest development and trends in the world. Download Issue

Welcome Introducing Avealto INSIGHTS, a regular exploration combining decades of experience as telecom and space pioneers with the history, trends and potential of HAPs (High Altitude Platforms) to bring telecommunications to underserved communities and industries. Since 1988, Avealto’s leadership has been steadfast in their commitment to the opening the door for commercial development and democratization of space initiatives. (#newspace). Avealto founder, Walt Anderson, brings a rich history and innovative approach to telecom and space ventures, including commercially operating the Mir Space Station and putting the first civilian in space, Dennis Tito. NewScientist Magazine designated Mr. Anderson as one of the “Top 10 Influential Space Thinkers.” He was featured in the acclaimed documentary, Orphans of Apollo, which tells about the US government headwinds that he survived. Issue One focuses on the history and technology of the commercial satellite services sector, including putting the first civilian into space. Download Issue