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What satellites are used for the StarBand Internet service?

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What satellites are used for the StarBand Internet service?

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The StarBand Internet service is currently being provided over one of two different satellites, depending on location: Either the AMC-4 satellite located at 101 west longitude (W.L.) or the Telstar 7 satellite located at 129 W.L. • Why doesn’t my multiplayer game (voice/video over IP, VPN) work well over the StarBand connection? Certain applications are not best suited for a satellite-delivered environment, such as voice/video over IP, VPN services, certain interactive games, and applications using non-TCP/IP protocols (such as IPX/SPX). It is very possible that the particular game you are interested in installing is one that is not suitable for satellite-delivered Internet. • Are there any time limits or hourly restrictions on the StarBand service? There are no restrictions regarding time of day or hours of usage. StarBand is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. • Are there any activities which will be prohibited on the StarBand service? Yes. Like most, if n