IPSTAR / Thaicom

GEO Satellite Connectivity

Our foundation platform—20+ years of proven performance across Australia's most demanding conditions.

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Owner-Operator Heritage

Orion is the enterprise connectivity brand of IPSTAR Australia, the exclusive Australian operator of Thaicom satellite capacity. This isn't a reseller relationship—we operate the ground infrastructure, run the network operations centre, and have direct access to satellite capacity allocation.

This owner-operator model means we control the entire service chain. When issues arise, we don't wait for third parties—we diagnose and resolve directly. This accountability has delivered 99.7% historical uptime across 7,000+ connections over two decades of operation.

Technical Specifications

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Satellite

Thaicom-4 (IPSTAR) at 119.5°E
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Coverage

Australia-wide Ku-band coverage
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Download speed

Up to 20 Mbps per terminal
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Upload speed

Up to 6 Mbps per terminal
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Latency

550-650ms round trip (typical for GEO)
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Terminal Power

20-40W typical
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Antenna sizes

74cm to 1.2m depending on location and requirements

Service Capabilities

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    Symmetric and asymmetricBandwidth allocation matched to application requirements
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    Committed information ratesGuaranteed minimum throughput options
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    Burst capabilityTemporary capacity increases for peak demands
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    Static IPFixed addressing for VPN and server applications
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    VoIP optimisationQuality of service for voice applications
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    Enterprise SLAsContractual uptime commitments available
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    Ideal Use Cases

    kyzt8013d3l2639r.pngSCADA & TelemetryApplications tolerant of latency requiring proven reliability
    81qzd6ssilqngna4.pngBackup connectivitySecondary path in OpsSure multi-path solutions
    a47phkmtk7etkaw6.pngRemote monitoringEnvironmental sensors, infrastructure monitoring, compliance systems
    hmgt97b8ncy222g5.pngBasic internetEmail, web browsing, file transfer at remote locations
    gt649k71305gp734.jpgLegacy system supportExisting deployments requiring continued service

    Role in Multi-Path Solutions

    In OpsSure deployments, IPSTAR/Thaicom often serves as reliable backup path. When LEO primary connectivity fails—whether from obstructions, weather, or equipment issues—traffic fails over to GEO within milliseconds. The combination delivers enterprise-grade uptime neither technology achieves alone.

    Proven Reliability

    GEO satellite technology has served Australian remote operations for decades. While newer LEO constellations offer lower latency, GEO delivers:

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    Proven track record

    Decades of continuous operation across Australian conditions
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    Fixed antenna pointing

    No tracking required, simple installation
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    Weather resilience

    Ku-band less affected by rain than higher frequency systems
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    Predictable performance

    Consistent characteristics without constellation variability

    Assess IPSTAR for Your Operation

    We'll assess whether your requirements warrant OneWeb enterprise service or whether alternative solutions deliver adequate capability at lower cost.

    Request Assessment

    We'll evaluate whether IPSTAR/Thaicom suits your requirements as primary connectivity, backup path, or component of a multi-path solution.
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