Non Terrestrial Networks
A comprehensive registry of commercial satellite communication networks, comparing frequency bands, power requirements, operational costs and more.
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Network | Type | Orbit | Tx Power | Rx Power | H/W Cost | Svc Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orbcomm | IoT | LEO | 5.3 W | 230 mW | $100 - $200 | $5-20/mo |
Kinéis | IoT | LEO | 2.5 W | N/A | $20 - $50 | $5-10/mo |
Iridium | IoT | LEO | 800 mW | 195 mW | $200 - $600 | $15-20/mo |
Inmarsat | Broadband | GEO | 65 W | 3 W | $2500+ | $50-100/mo |
Thuraya | Voice | GEO | 1.5 W | 110 mW | $500 - $800 | $1.50/min |
GPS | Positioning | MEO | N/A | 25 mW | $5 - $10 | Free |
Galileo | Positioning | MEO | N/A | 25 mW | $5 - $10 | Free |
GLONASS | Positioning | MEO | N/A | 25 mW | $5 - $10 | Free |
Globalstar | IoT | LEO | 1.1 W | N/A | $50 - $100 | $5-12/mo |
Starlink | Broadband | LEO | 75 W | 20 W | $599+ | $120/mo |
OneWeb | Broadband | LEO | 150 W | 40 W | $9000+ | $575+/mo |