Overview

LEOSats are responding to the high demand on internet connectivity by finally providing the game-changing technology for delivering affordable, high-speed connectivity and mobile messaging and voice to all parts of the planet. 

In this presentation, the speaker will address the following areas: 

• History of satellite telecommunications and Australia’s place in the satellite space. 
• GEO, MEO or LEO, the differences between the connectivity functions. 
• The differences between: Starlink, Amazon Kuiper,Telesat and OneWeb. 
• Case studies on the usage.
• Opportunities beyond broadband – will I be able to use my mobile phone anywhere on earth? 
• The future view.

Learning outcomes 

In this presentation, you will learn: 

• How Low Earth Orbit Satellites (LEOSat) constellations, such as Starlink, work to provide internet coverage.
• Latency, and other performance parameters.
• Supporting infrastructure requirements on the ground. 
• How LEOSat’s will soon enable real-time communication via voice, video calls, and messaging.
• How telcos are addressing challenges to ensure their successful deployment and long-term viability.
• Hear about how LEOSats are improving health and wellbeing for remote workers and travellers, assists mining operations and utilities, health and education delivery, community services and emergency services to achieve faster response times.
• Case studies where LEOSats have been deployed.

Program 

In-person ACST: 

• 5.15 pm: Arrival 
• 5.30 pm: Networking and refreshments
• 6 pm: Presentation, followed by Q&A
• 7 pm: Session concludes

Webinar AEST: 

• 6.30 pm: Livestream commences
• 7.30 pm: Session concludes

About the presenter

Ashley Grove

Satellite Development, Vocus

Biography

Ashley's career, over the last two decades, has been concentrated in the telecommunications industry. He's been in project management roles delivering core terrestrial communications services for corporate and government customers, global networking roles designing international solutions including global data networks, voice and security services and over the last 8 years has been focused on satellite technology. Today, Ashley is motivated by driving growth and creating innovation in the LEO Sat industry for Australia and the local region, capitalising on a revolutionary change in how satellite communication is delivered, deployed and consumed. Ashley has worked on and delivered solutions for several Australian based space projects in recent years and is passionate about building out Australia’s space capability.