VSAT Hub Upgrade
Replacing an ageing satellite hub and moving a live network onto the new one, planned so that remote sites stay connected.
iDirect & Comtech
A partner of both vendors, working on their hub platforms.
Staged Migration
Remote sites moved to the new hub in planned stages.
Government Project
Hub replacement delivered for a government satellite network.
NOC Support
Monitoring and support from our Network Operations Centre in Dubai.
A new hub without starting again
The hub is the centre of a VSAT network: every remote site connects through it. When a hub reaches the end of its supported life, or can no longer deliver the capacity and efficiency of current platforms, the whole network depends on replacing it well.
TheAngle upgrades and replaces VSAT hubs on iDirect and Comtech platforms. We design the new hub around the existing network, install and commission it, and then migrate the remote sites across in planned stages so that the network keeps working while it changes. We have delivered this for a government satellite network.
What a hub project covers
Assessment and design
Review of the existing hub, remotes and traffic, and a design for the new platform.
Hub supply
iDirect or Comtech hub equipment supplied through our vendor partnerships.
Installation and commissioning
The new hub installed, integrated and tested before any site is moved.
Staged migration
Remote sites moved across in groups, each verified before the next begins.
Testing and acceptance
Link and service tests documented for formal handover.
Support after handover
Ongoing monitoring and support from our Network Operations Centre.
Who it is for
Hub upgrades suit any organisation that runs its own VSAT network and needs to modernise it without losing service.
- Government networks with a private satellite hub
- Satellite and telecom service providers
- Energy companies running private VSAT networks
- Organisations moving from a legacy platform to a current one
Questions & answers
Which hub platforms does TheAngle work with?
TheAngle is a partner of iDirect and Comtech and upgrades, replaces and supports hubs on both platforms.
Can a hub be replaced while the network stays in use?
Yes. The new hub is installed and tested alongside the existing one, and remote sites are then migrated in planned stages. Each group is verified before the next is moved, which keeps disruption to a minimum.
Has TheAngle delivered a hub replacement before?
Yes. TheAngle has delivered a hub replacement for a government satellite network, and operates VSAT networks for clients across the Middle East.
When does a VSAT hub need replacing?
A hub is usually replaced when the vendor ends support for it, when it can no longer provide the capacity the network needs, or when a newer platform would use satellite bandwidth more efficiently.
Does TheAngle support the hub after the upgrade?
Every network is monitored from the TheAngle Network Operations Centre in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, staffed around the clock by certified RF and IT engineers.
How do I start a hub upgrade?
Email info@the-angle.net or call +971 4 427 2154 with the current hub platform, the number of remote sites and the reason for the upgrade.