PointCast Introduces Advanced Autonomous VSAT for Broadband Delivery

PointCast Introduces Advanced Autonomous VSAT for Broadband Delivery

PointCast introduces an advanced, autonomous, and cost-effective satellite solution designed to transform the broadband delivery landscape. A sub-brand of the Kacific Group, PointCast is a game-changing motorized VSAT system that combines automation, affordability, and reliability to meet the needs of companies seeking to optimize their broadband operations.

PointCast leverages innovative self-pointing and calibration technology to simplify installation, minimize maintenance, and maximize performance allowing businesses to reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance service reliability in any environment. PointCast makes broadband delivery more accessible and efficient by simplifying the VSAT installation process, reducing deployment time by up to 50%. The streamlined process eliminates the need for skilled technicians, allowing companies to scale faster and more affordably.

Installation involves three steps:

  1. Mount the Auto Pointing Control unit and antenna.
  2. Plug in the Auto Pointing Control unit and power cables.
  3. Self-pointing and Self-calibrating ensure precise satellite alignment for superior signal quality.

Unlike traditional VSAT systems that can cost up to USD 1,000 to install, PointCast’s affordability and simplicity make it a mass-market solution for satellite connectivity. Designed in Singapore with US-compliant hardware, it uses commercial off-the-shelf components, ensuring short delivery times, rapid scalability, and exceptional affordability, perfect for meeting the demands of large-scale deployments.

“Traditional VSAT installations are complex and costly, often requiring significant expertise,” says Christian Patouraux, CEO of Kacific. “PointCast changes that, bringing an affordable, plug-and-play solution that’s as simple as powering on a device. It redefines connectivity standards by delivering advanced functionality at a price point that was previously unimaginable.”

Supporting Ku and Ka-band satellites across 75cm to 1.2m dishes, PointCast offers unparalleled flexibility and adaptability for both current and emerging satellite systems. PointCast is engineered to address the connectivity needs of sectors operating in remote and underserved locations, including:

  • Emergency response: Quickly restoring communication in disaster zones to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts.
  • Remote industries: Supporting mining, construction, and energy operations with reliable connectivity in challenging environments.
  • Government and education: Providing scalable solutions for rural connectivity projects, such as e-learning and telehealth initiatives.

For companies already delivering broadband services, PointCast isn’t just a tool, it’s an essential upgrade. With its advanced features, PointCast optimizes network performance and reduces operational costs:

  • Higher signal quality (+1–2 dB), improving bandwidth efficiency and service availability.
  • Self-calibration with sub-0.05-degree accuracy precision, which is rarely seen in systems at the offered price point.
  • Cloud-based fleet management, enabling centralized monitoring and remote troubleshooting.
  • Autonomous safeguarding during extreme weather, including auto-stow functionality and seamless satellite switching for uninterrupted connectivity.

By minimizing downtime and reducing the need for field support, PointCast provides a robust solution for companies prioritizing cost efficiency and operational control in their connectivity infrastructure.

At a starting price of USD 900, PointCast brings a transformative motorized VSAT system into the mainstream, ensuring connectivity that’s reliable, scalable, and accessible for businesses and industries across the globe.

Click here to know more about PointCast's Self-pointing Motorized VSAT System


Publisher: SatNow

GNSS Constellations - A list of all GNSS satellites by constellations

beidou

Satellite NameOrbit Date
BeiDou-3 G4Geostationary Orbit (GEO)17 May, 2023
BeiDou-3 G2Geostationary Orbit (GEO)09 Mar, 2020
Compass-IGSO7Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)09 Feb, 2020
BeiDou-3 M19Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M20Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M21Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 M22Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 I3Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)04 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 M23Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)22 Sep, 2019
BeiDou-3 M24Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)22 Sep, 2019

galileo

Satellite NameOrbit Date
GSAT0223MEO - Near-Circular05 Dec, 2021
GSAT0224MEO - Near-Circular05 Dec, 2021
GSAT0219MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0220MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0221MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0222MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0215MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0216MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0217MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
GSAT0218MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017

glonass

Satellite NameOrbit Date
Kosmos 2569--07 Aug, 2023
Kosmos 2564--28 Nov, 2022
Kosmos 2559--10 Oct, 2022
Kosmos 2557--07 Jul, 2022
Kosmos 2547--25 Oct, 2020
Kosmos 2545--16 Mar, 2020
Kosmos 2544--11 Dec, 2019
Kosmos 2534--27 May, 2019
Kosmos 2529--03 Nov, 2018
Kosmos 2527--16 Jun, 2018

gps

Satellite NameOrbit Date
Navstar 82Medium Earth Orbit19 Jan, 2023
Navstar 81Medium Earth Orbit17 Jun, 2021
Navstar 78Medium Earth Orbit22 Aug, 2019
Navstar 77Medium Earth Orbit23 Dec, 2018
Navstar 76Medium Earth Orbit05 Feb, 2016
Navstar 75Medium Earth Orbit31 Oct, 2015
Navstar 74Medium Earth Orbit15 Jul, 2015
Navstar 73Medium Earth Orbit25 Mar, 2015
Navstar 72Medium Earth Orbit29 Oct, 2014
Navstar 71Medium Earth Orbit02 Aug, 2014

irnss

Satellite NameOrbit Date
NVS-01Geostationary Orbit (GEO)29 May, 2023
IRNSS-1IInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)12 Apr, 2018
IRNSS-1HSub Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO)31 Aug, 2017
IRNSS-1GGeostationary Orbit (GEO)28 Apr, 2016
IRNSS-1FGeostationary Orbit (GEO)10 Mar, 2016
IRNSS-1EGeosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)20 Jan, 2016
IRNSS-1DInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)28 Mar, 2015
IRNSS-1CGeostationary Orbit (GEO)16 Oct, 2014
IRNSS-1BInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)04 Apr, 2014
IRNSS-1AInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)01 Jul, 2013