VSAT Services

VSAT Connectivity
Star, Mesh and Hybrid

Skband Star service is designed to meet the needs of applications requiring connectivity with a central host (Star topology), online applications requiring real-time response, Low-speed traffic, and Internet connectivity.

The network is based on a star configuration with three hubs located in Riyadh and two in Jeddah to communicate with all the remote VSAT sites at customer premises across the Kingdom.

The Network configuration consists of the following components:

  • Riyadh and Jeddah earth stations, have two 8.1 meter Ku-band antennas and two 4.8 meter Ku-band antennas connected to four satellites, multiple redundant RF and baseband equipment, and a network management and control facility.
  • All customer sites will be connected by VSATs with Ku-band antenna outdoor and indoor modem/router to communicate two ways between the customer site and his data center or to Internet.

Skyband Mesh service is designed to meet the needs of applications requiring mesh/star connectivity amongst multiple sites with heavy traffic requirements for data, large file transfers, and voice and video conferencing applications best for corporates and branches.

  • Fully meshed MF-TDMA satellite network.
  • Supports data rates from 16 Kbit/s up to 16 Mbit/s per site.
  • Highly dynamic assignment of transmission capacity.
  • Supports many applications like voice telephony, video conferencing via bit transparent links, Frame Relay, etc.
  • IP-based direct LAN interconnection via Ethernet interface.
  • LAN interconnection via Frame Relay interface.

Skyband-Hybrid Service is cost cost-effective solution to meet the mix of traffic requirements having both transaction-based and volume-based traffic. The Network consists of both Star & Mesh VSATs integrated for the most cost-effective solution to our customers.

  • Fully meshed MF-TDMA satellite network.
  • Supports data rates from 16 Kbit/s up to 16 Mbit/s per site.
  • Highly dynamic assignment of transmission capacity.
  • Supports many applications like voice telephony, video conferencing via bit transparent links, Frame Relay, etc.
  • IP-based direct LAN interconnection via Ethernet interface.
  • LAN interconnection via Ethernet or MPLS

VSAT Connectivity

Skyband Star service is designed to meet the needs of applications requiring connectivity with a central host (Star topology), online applications requiring real-time response, Low-speed traffic, and Internet connectivity.

The network is based on a star configuration with three hubs located in Riyadh and two in Jeddah to communicate with all the remote VSAT sites at customer premises across the Kingdom.

The Network configuration consists of the following components:

  • Riyadh and Jeddah earth stations, have one 8.1 meter and one 4.8 meter Antenna each connected to four satellites with multiple redundant RF and baseband equipment, and a network management and control facility.
  • All customer sites will be connected thru VSAT with Ku-band antenna outdoor and indoor modem/router to communicate between remotes and Head Office.

Skyband Mesh service is designed to meet the needs of applications requiring mesh connectivity amongst multiple sites with heavy traffic requirements for data, large file transfers, voice and video conferencing applications best for corporates and branches.

  • Fully meshed MF-TDMA satellite network.
  • Supports data rates from 16 Kbit/s up to 16 Mbit/s per site.
  • Highly dynamic assignment of transmission capacity.
  • Supports many applications like voice telephony, video conferencing.
  • LAN interconnection via Frame Relay interface.

Skyband-Hybrid Service is cost-effective solution to meet the customer requirement having both transaction-based and volume-based traffic. The Network consists of both Star & Mesh VSATs integrated for the most cost-effective solution to our customers.

  • Fully meshed MF-TDMA satellite network.
  • Supports data rates from 16 Kbit/s up to 16 Mbit/s per site.
  • Highly dynamic assignment of transmission capacity.
  • Supports many applications like voice telephony, and video conferencing.
  • LAN interconnection via Ethernet or MPLS

ATM & Mobile Banking connectivity with FLM

We provide integrated and advanced solutions for banking services through VSAT technology, enabling reliable connectivity for ATMs across multiple satellite networks using different platforms. This technology ensures continuous communication between ATMs and the bank’s headquarters, enhancing operational efficiency.

The service offers secure two-way communication, allowing customers to perform banking transactions seamlessly from any location within the Kingdom. Additionally, First Level Maintenance (FLM) support can be integrated to maintain ATM components and power systems, ensuring maximum uptime.

ATM Solution

Skyband’s ATM solution integrates seamlessly with the existing bank’s network and supports any protocols such as HDLC, SDLC, X.25, etc. Skyband has built-in IP router functionality, so it is just plug-and-play to securely connect to bank termination point for exchanging banking traffic.

Our solutions are based on the latest state-of-the-art DVB-S2 and DVB-RCS (Digital Video Broadcasting-Return Channel via Satellite), an open standard technology.

VSAT + solutions by Skyband

To have seamless Connectivity for maintaining high availability for its customers, Skyband provides VSAT+ Services to its clients using a hybrid connectivity model using the different technologies.

FLM Support

FLM Support with technical assistance is always ready to intervene everywhere. Skyband 11 support centers covering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will enhance the ATMs network availability by providing the FLM service, through monitoring system for all the VSAT & 4G routers, where constantly check the ATM 4G connected network for slow or failing components to notify the bank’s network administrator (via email, SMS or other alarms) in case of any outage or any other trouble at the site.

Solution Features

Single Point of Contact Service Provider with end-to-end SLA for all services required.

High availability up to 99.9 %

Lower cost of operations than MPLS or microwave

Completely secure access scheme (based on the latest MFTDMA technology)

Modular and fast rollouts to keep pace with your growth plans

Single Point of Contact Service Provider with end-to-end SLA for all services required.

The solution can broadcast advertisements through ATM terminals

Option for voice (VoIP), video clips, real-time video surveillance and transaction-based security.

Helpdesk and Network monitoring on 24x7x365 for trouble shooting any support call

SOTM & VSAT Vehicle Modification

Satcom-on-the-move (SOTM) mobile satellite station is a VSAT communication solution developed by Skyband with the latest antenna technology and vehicle modification required, it offers mobile voice and data communication according to user requirements on the move or when stopped, suitable at any terrain and weather conditions.

Satellite Earth Station Projects

Our support team specializes in all types of satellites antenna installation ranging from 3.8 Mtr Antenna’s up to 16 Meter Antenna’s to 16 M antennas.

LTE Connectivity for CCTV, IoT and M2M solutions

As part of our connectivity and managed services, Skyband using its LTE/4G cloud from the 3 major GSM providers to extend its connectivity solution offering as follows:

All-in-One Solutions to compliment VSAT Sites

Branch Business Continuity & OOBM

4G LTE In-Vehicle Connectivity

Widespread IoT & M2M (Kiosks, ATM, Digital Signage)

Cloud-Secure Video Surveillance

Operation, Maintenance & Satellite Communications Projects

SKYBAND Service Delivery system has the following main groups. All of the below groups serve one purpose to maintain various customers Service Level Agreement and to monitor and improve the customers network availability.

Skyband has 11 support or regional offices at: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Buraydah, Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, AlHassa, Hail, Jazan and Abha. which provide Kingdom wide support coverage with a specific Mean Time To Response as per its SLA.

For smooth implementation, the Program Management Team (PMGT) plays a vital role in directing, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating with the various entities such as Network Operations, Logistics, Installation teams, and the Customer. Program Management is a single point of contact between customers and other functional departments as Our Program Management team consists of PMP-certified professionals.

The broad responsibilities of the PMGT include the following:

  • Identification of various activities and the follow-up till closure
  • The Program Manager also interacts with the customer on a regular basis to ensure the customer’s high level of satisfaction.

Program Manager is a single point of contact for the client for services.

The field support team is responsible for activities that are required for pre and post-installation, like site survey, installation and support calls, originating from Skyband support centers in the Kingdom. Field support engineers are very well-trained and have the required skills to troubleshoot and replace any faulty component at any site within the time frame. The NOC coordinates field activities to ensure delivery per the agreed Service Level Agreement.

Skyband has a large number of highly qualified field support team with big presence across KSA. Skyband  utilizes  its large on-ground technical teams based across our regional offices which will enable fast response time to Field Support calls and in return will increase our response time to serve our customers .

The state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC) in Riyadh is manned 24X7X365 by highly qualified service VSAT and satellites engineers.

The responsibilities of the Network Operations Center are as follows:

  • Helpdesk Support
  • Network Management for all satellites network for VSAT bandwidth allocation.
  • Data Center services & Facility management.
  • Activating and monitoring all the VSAT sites for any interference or disconnected sites
  • Troubleshooting and fault isolation remotely to reactivate the connectivity.
  • Escalation Management system monitors the fault resolution and escalate it to various management levels as per the pre-determined escalation chart.
  • Largest VSAT service provider in the Kingdom in number of sites and satellite capacity.
  • Strong team expertise working with complex and Large Turnkey Projects.
  • Program Management team versed with well over many years of experience.
  • Program Management team consisting of PMP-certified professionals.
  • Well-trained and GVF field support engineers/technicians.
  • Provide quick response and resolution to customer queries, live response on
    24 x7 x 365 NOC operation to resolve any issue remotely.
  • Experts in working on large and medium earth station antenna and different satellites.
  • Timely completion of Projects to provide optimal network performance with quality installations.
  • Highly qualified Network Operations Engineer certified by all VSAT platform. 
  • Customized SLA Support and response time for any critical site.
  • Have provided all topology network solutions to various markets segments, whether it is government, banking, Telecom or enterprise.
  • 100% independent solution bypassing possible terrestrial infrastructure interconnection and its lead time and procedures.
  • Highly secure network architecture and suitable for high-data applications.
  • Guaranteed bandwidth over different satellites in the region.
  • Highly and easily scalable VSAT network for meeting future expansion plans.
  • Designed bandwidth pools to provide optimal network performance.
  • Highly available VSAT networks and CIR connectivity for up to 99.9%
  • 24×7 Helpdesk & Support team.
  • Providing all the network designs needed at no extra charge.
  • Network integration with any customer’s platform or application.

Skyband in Oil and Gas segment

Oil and gas operations often take place at offshore locations or at far remote off-the-grid locations, where no terrestrial network infrastructure is available, therefore satellite communications are essential to connect the Oil & Gas sites to the Internet and to run their operations online while communicating with their headquarter, which is very important for its expansion and growth. Satellite Communications is an important service today in the Oil and Gas sector, which will be showing significant growth in the future with the need for more bandwidth and demand for reliable connectivity.

Various types of stabilized and fixed Antennas are used for these sites, such as Intellian, Cobham, and AVL which have been installed and supported by our engineers.

Our teams are certified to operate and install these types of antennas and are also experienced working in harsh onshore and offshore environments. At the same time, they have the survival skills to travel to rigs at sea or at land.

Managed Services

As managed services are often very critical for secure, enhanced and continued performance of customer’s site, depending upon the special requirements of customers site/ data, customers can pick and choose the requisite managed service along with their standard Collocation/ dedicated hosting plans. The following managed services will be offered by Skyband for its dedicated hosting customers:

LTE Connectivity for CCTV, IoT and M2M solutions

As part of our connectivity and managed services, Skyband using its LTE/4G cloud from the 3 major GSM providers to extend its connectivity solution offering as follows:

All-in-One Solutions to compliment VSAT Sites

Branch Business Continuity & OOBM

4G LTE In-Vehicle Connectivity

Widespread IoT & M2M (Kiosks, ATM, Digital Signage)

Cloud-Secure Video Surveillance

Qualified Engineers

SKYBAND provides highly qualified residential Engineers to its clients.

Top-Notch Technical Support

A reliable SKYBAND IT Expert will provide top-notch technical support to help Customer maximize productivity by making sure the IT Services is running optimally and resolving issues promptly.

IT Experts

SKYBAND IT Expert ensure that the Customers are getting right information at the promptly to streamline processes, minimize delays and reduce errors in the most cost-efficient way possible.

Plugging and Unplugging

Plugging and unplugging network cables and other equipment on Customer request and requirement.

Location Inventory

Conducting inventory checks and audits to ensure that the colocation site has everything customers need in case of disasters.

Routine Maintenance

Handling routine maintenance and service checks for the machines, servers and other equipment placed in SKYBAND data centre.

Performing Reboots

Performing reboots and resets for clients who can’t come to the site.

Configurations

Power cycling and configurations on customer’s request.

Site Technical Support

Proving colocation site technical support to resolve local networking and equipment issues and other related tasks.

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