Most people have a variety of ISPs available to serve them, so it makes sense that you understand how Burkina Faso VSAT providers can be more helpful than Fibre, especially if you are in a remote location and can’t get cables run to your home or business.
Readily Available
Of course, it depends on where you live or work, but fibre links only offer connectivity rates (uptime) of 98 percent, at best whereas VSAT links have 99.7 percent uptime. That just means that during one year, VSAT links only have about 26 hours of downtime while fibre can have up to 175 hours of downtime each year.
More Reliable
If you choose Burkina Faso VSAT providers, their wireless links aren’t affected by any developments in the country. The government controls fibre links, and they’re more vulnerable to natural disasters, such as earthquakes. VSAT networks only use terminals, satellites and teleport NOCs, which means there are fewer outages. Plus, fibre-optic outages can happen anywhere along the cable line while the full VSAT network works independently of any infrastructure and maintains its connectivity as long as you can get power to the equipment.
Easier to Relocate
If you plan to move shop or home within a few years, you can easily relocate your VSAT equipment. However, fibre cables have to be installed permanently and usually require concrete bases. Even if you need a fixed VSAT terminal, it can be relocated safely and quickly if the installation expert has appropriate tools. However, you can also find mobile and portable equipment.
More Cost-Effective
Start-up costs for VSAT terminals are less than fibre-optics. If you have to have them installed where there are none, you can expect to pay hefty prices because the provider wants to ensure that they are profitable.
