Presently there are five satcom networks serving business aviation, although two are either just starting or about to begin. There are two broad network categories that serve the aviation market, satellite communications (satcom) and air-to-ground (ATG). Not all manufacturers provided pricing information. This article is limited to connectivity for non-airline business aviation and smaller aircraft including helicopters. The network makes the connectivity possible, and each network has limitations that buyers should know about before making a purchase decision. To get a handle on the connectivity market, it’s helpful to consider the available networks and then look at equipment and services. That is finally changing, with new competitors entering the airborne connectivity market, offering more coverage, new equipment options, technologically advanced antennas, and finally, lower service prices. Few products were made for smaller aircraft, and the costs of so-called “Wi-Fi” systems were prohibitive, affordable mostly for larger business jets, although the service costs were equally as expensive. ![]() ![]() For many years, the available choices for airborne connectivity systems were limited.
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