Intelsat Galaxy 18 KU-Band Coverage Map

Dual Matrix Service

Ground Control’s two North American teleports service two different high-performance satellites that operate independent of each other. With the Dual Matrix Service, a single mobile satellite dish may connect with either of the satellites at any time, no matter the plan they subscribe to.

Dual Matrix Service

Satellite Orbit Heights Explained

Satellites in geostationary orbit are 22,236 miles above Earth; they’re moving at the same speed as the planet, and so appear to be stationary to us. As they’re in much higher orbit, they can ‘see’ much more of the earth, so fewer satellites are needed to cover a large territory.

Satellite Orbit Heights

Products (Optionally) Using Galaxy 18 Satellite Service

The Toughsat series - Toughsat XP, Toughsat Flyaway, and T-100 Trailer - may utilize the Galaxy 18 satellite service in North America. Users can also choose SES2 service, or our Dual Matrix option which allows you to switch between the two services as preferred / needed.

View the Toughsat Mobile VSAT Series

Toughsat XP: professional grade mobile internet

Toughsat Flyaway: person-portable by design

Toughsat T-100: communications trailer

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