Being spread out, major chains would have to deal with several phone companies to cover their networks. A video screen at hundreds of locations promoting in-store products, advertising food at the pump or a car wash. The creativity is amazing. They may add a postal kiosk in the C-store, or an Internet kiosk where drivers can check road conditions and get directions. In the big picture, satellites are playing a larger role in data transmission, Jones says.
Any business needing electronic transactions can opt for satellites.
Satellite costs Over the past five years, satellite costs have trended downward, Jones says. She says technology advances are what have brought prices down. For instance, the speed with which one can transmit and receive information has increased. The technology has even surpassed most C-store needs, Jones admits. Maximum transmission speeds may not be necessary in a C-store environment, she says.