Despite the huge promise of satellite-based internet connectivity, it hasn't gained traction on a significant commercial scale, especially in India. Discuss.

Satellite based internet refers to the system of uplink and downlink transmission of signals using two radars and a satellite. Fig. satellite communications The satellite based internet was a substitute over the wire based broadband and had made the internet accessible to everyone.

It has made the use of internet widespread and decentralized but even though its unique feature it has not gained much traction. There have been certain issues associated with it: 1) Varying speed - the broad band provided a better reliable speed than satellite based internet. 2) Unreliable connection - the atmospheric conditions like clouds and even extra terrestrial conditions like solar flare and lon storms impacted the connectivity. 3) Easily disturbed - the radar has to be in line of communication with the satellite which could get easily disturbed. 4) Not easy to use - unlike the

easily available broad band satellite internet needed additional infrastructure. Presently newer technologies like SPACEX STARLINK INTERNET utilise the low earth orbit satellite are making their way through. They can bring a revolution in internet connectivity.