The rivalry between Ku- and Ka-band solutions has reached a critical phase with some experts predicting the shift from L-band to VSAT solutions will accelerate this still further. At the same time, new higher throughput L-band capability will soon be reaching the market, which could cause a reversal in recent L-band price increases. Industry execs at the SATELLITE 2017 panel "Maritime Focus: Which Technologies Will Lead the Way in the New Mobile Maritime Era" on Wednesday offered a variety of takes on where the maritime satellite industry stands and what companies should consider moving forward.
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