BTV is important for such diverse goals as introducing new product lines or melding a merged company in common procedures and culture. In education, distance learning provides underserved or advanced students with challenging, high-quality courseware. Particularly in higher education, distance learning provides the flexibility, both in timing and in geographic location, that may be a crucial factor in earning degrees. Economy of scale An important concept with any network delivery is economy of scale. Simple logic would say that if you wanted to communicate with just one person in the next room, the cheapest way to do so would be to step next door and talk.
Satellites are an important component in true economy of scale.
Nothing equals satellites in their ability to deliver great volumes of content to large, scattered audiences. For a light treatment of satellite technology, visit the Rocket Science section of BAF Satellite and Technology. That section will familiarize you with some of the historical and scientific background on the commercial use of geostationary satellites. If you have a serious interest in the cost-effective and dependable delivery of content, the section Network Basics section will give you an important orientation. Any discussion of networking today should include the Internet .