Overview of Satellites and the Internet v4

Satellites and the Internet v4 will explore how satellites are helping to meet the explosive demand for Internet and multimedia services. A variety of Internet-based applications including high-speed access, IP Multicasting, satellite caching, Ka-band/Ku-band systems, the future broadband systems, satellite-based intranets, VoIP, and satellite-terrestrial hybrid networks will be discussed. Business issues will include industry forecasts and outlook, business models, alliance strategies, spectrum allocation and licensing, and the role of satellites in the future of the Internet.