Rostelecom is a large provider and covers all of Russia with its services. A wide range of services makes communication accessible and profitable. However, technically, fiber-optic Internet and interactive television are not available everywhere; there are even entire settlements where it is not possible to lay a wire. In such cases, there is the option of using services using a satellite and a satellite dish.
Rostelecom satellite Internet is provided by its subsidiary RTComm. The coverage area of its satellites operating in the Ka-band is extensive and covers the whole of Russia.
Satellite communication services are more expensive than standard Internet and television services, because expensive equipment is used, including satellite communication channels. In this case, the Internet speed will be lower than through conventional channels.
Types of connections
Not everyone knows that connections can be of different types. Depending on the degree of complexity of the work and other nuances, one or another type of connection is chosen.
PON (fiber optic)
This is the latest and inexpensive technology that allows for super-powerful Internet. Just one PON node makes it possible to connect about a hundred subscribers, while no one’s Internet throughput will be affected. leads a program to connect the most remote areas, the private sector of cities and towns to the Internet.
In cases where there is a PON node nearby, connecting the house is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Send an application to the official website of Rostelecom. Specialists go to the specified address, determine the availability of the connection and, if there is one, begin work.
- The customer support service also allows you to create and send a connection request. In addition, here you can find out about existing tariffs and choose the one that suits you. You can call the support service toll-free: 8-800-1000-800.
- When visiting in person, you can do the same thing, but you must have your passport with you.
When there is no PON node nearby, the company may refuse to provide the service, explaining that the equipment will be economically unprofitable for Rostelecom. Even if a person insists on his own, it will cost him a lot. In other words, the more people who simultaneously want to make such a connection, the cheaper this service will cost.
Turning to other providers is not always advisable. This is due to the fact that Rostelecom is practically the only company that connects private homes and remote villages to the Internet. The company is more likely to consider an application if 10 or more private houses in the neighborhood submit a collective application.
This is not to say that this is a very fast process. If the actual visit to the site and consideration of the application occurs quickly, then the collection of documents for cable laying and its actual implementation take about 2-4 months. During this period, subscribers need to periodically remind themselves so that their application is not delayed.
Subscribers also need to be vigilant when third-party contractors offer their cable services. They try to take as much money as possible for it. Therefore, subscribers are recommended to work exclusively with representatives.
ADSL
Today this is the most used option for connecting to the Internet in private homes. It is enough that a telephone line is installed in the village, then connecting to the World Wide Web is not difficult at all.
A citizen who decides to install Internet in his home must first leave a request. This is done in any of three ways:
- When visiting the company office. Immediately at the address of the house, an employee checks the possibility of connection. The subscriber must have his passport and a telephone line agreement with him. Checking connectivity can take up to two business days, after which a company employee contacts the subscriber and discusses the details, and also determines the time when technicians will arrive.
- On the official website in the “Internet” section, you can do the same thing, and also study existing tariff plans and choose something for yourself. After reviewing the application, the operator contacts the subscriber and informs them of the decision.
- A call to the toll-free hotline number 8-800-100-0800 also makes it possible to apply for an Internet connection.
Mobile Internet
Mobile Internet should be considered as an option in cases where there is no way to persuade neighbors to connect to a more modern Internet. Mobile Internet is also not a cheap option. It is most advisable to use this connection method in remote villages that also have LTE or 3G coverage.
The algorithm for connecting to the mobile Internet is as follows:
- The subscriber purchases a SIM card from, it is perfect for portable modems. The company also offers its subscribers such modems, but if you have them, you can use your own.
- A SIM card is required in order to be able to connect to any tariff. Traffic on any of them is limited; you can get 15-50 gigabytes per month.
- Now all that remains is to find the place in your home where the signal is strongest. This is where it is preferable to place the router and connect a modem to it (if there is a need to use Wi-Fi). If there is no such need, then you can connect directly to a computer or laptop.
Using such Internet, you can have absolute mobility: the device can be used on any trip, it is suitable for use in the most remote places from cities.
There is also a drawback - sometimes the connection speed is too slow. It depends on how far away the cell phone towers are located. The downside is the monthly fee; it will always be higher than when using a dedicated line.
WiFi
Here, too, the main role is played by the availability of technical connectivity. If there is a line or at least an Internet cable in the village or surrounding area, then this is already good.
There are also restrictions on the type of housing. If a residential building is officially a dacha and people cannot be registered there, then most likely they will be denied connection. Connection may not be cheap; the cost also depends on the number of neighbors who want to connect to the Internet.
If all parameters are in order, the subscriber’s action algorithm is as follows:
- Sending an application via the company website, calling the hotline or visiting the Rostelecom office.
- Study current tariffs and choose the best option for yourself.
- Departure to the address of specialist technicians.
- Carrying out a cable or line to the required home.
This connection has a number of disadvantages:
- connection speed is not too high, only up to 10 Mbit/s;
- you can only visit those sites that have been approved in the program, there are only about 2000 of them;
- The service is not valid everywhere, you can see this on the map or check with your provider.
Satellite Internet
It itself is not cheap, it depends on the high cost of the equipment. It can reach a price of 30 thousand rubles. True, sometimes you can simply rent equipment; it costs between 700-1100 rubles per month. Internet speed can reach 45 Mbit/s.
RTCOMM's main clients
Since satellites are used to create networks in hard-to-reach and remote areas, unearthly networks are difficult or impossible to build, the list of the company’s main clients includes government organizations implementing national programs and projects, which requires the creation of a unified information network to maintain communications with remote industries or reservation of terrestrial channels data transmission.
Connection cost
If new technologies have already appeared in the village, then the connection itself will most likely be without any payment at all, as is done in apartment buildings. But in most cases, even if a pole with a distribution terminal is located nearby, connecting fiber optics to a house can cost from 5-6 thousand, regardless of the distance.
Sometimes prices reach 20 thousand for a connection to one house, it depends on its specifics. Further maintenance of the line occurs in the same mode as in apartment buildings: the client pays a tariff, sometimes an additional payment for connecting to the network is included.
When there is no line or cable in the village at all, the cost increases to 200-300 thousand. Subscribers rarely agree to such a service and simply wait for the technology to reach them.
In this regard, the most affordable option is to connect a 4G modem. This costs between 500-1000 rubles, but can be completely free if Rostelecom currently has some kind of promotion for the company’s subscribers.
Features of the VSAT structure
The VSAT satellite is characterized by a number of properties that ensure the rapid creation of a large corporate network, regardless of the presence of terrestrial networks. The absence of restrictions on the cable length of the satellite terminal allows installation anywhere and exchange of data in areas with underdeveloped communication infrastructure. Other advantages include the ability to quickly install and disassemble devices.
A VSAT satellite is based on 3 main elements:
- Central ground station (HUB).
- Stationary orbit (GSO).
- Terminal with a small antenna Very Small Aperture Terminal.
Submitting an application
Application methods:
- The hotline, which is available in, was created specifically to help subscribers resolve certain issues. Calling 8-800-1000-800 is free. The subscriber must indicate the region of residence and voice the desire to connect to the network. The specialist himself must advise the client on the optimal connection option.
- An application on the Rostelecom website excludes the possibility of personal communication with a specialist; the answer will be sent to the subscriber by email. Consideration of such applications takes a longer period.
- A personal visit with a passport makes it possible to clarify all questions of interest and receive detailed answers to them.
As already mentioned, there is nothing better than filing a collective application: not only will it cost much less, but it will also get the company to pay attention to it faster.
Coverage throughout the Russian Federation
Renting capacity on the Express and Yamal satellites allows you to expand Internet access throughout the Russian Federation. All satellites have a certain coverage area. The Express satellite is responsible for the quality of communications from the European part; almost the entire Russian Federation and nearby states are covered by Yamal. Internet, IP telephone communication, video conferencing and other services are available regardless of the territorial affiliation of the business.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet from Rostelecom
The advantages of this service:
- Large coverage across Russia. Almost half of all citizens who use the Internet are Rostelecom subscribers. It is possible to connect even in the most remote corners of the country.
- The company provides a variety of tariffs, including high-speed Internet access. The connection is of excellent quality; breaks and other problems are rare. In addition, Rostelecom makes it possible to connect to the Network in all available ways. This is especially important in hard-to-reach areas. Sometimes Rostelecom works where no provider dares to look.
- In addition to access to the Network, Rostelecom provides the opportunity to use a huge number of additional services. The most popular are interactive television, equipment rental and others.
- Tariffs cost differently, each subscriber can choose something for himself. The company offers tariffs that ideally combine Internet speed and service cost.
- Rostelecom employees work as quickly as possible and professionally resolve the most serious issues. There is always the opportunity to contact a specialist and get advice at any time of the day or night.
Disadvantages of Internet connection:
- Sometimes services are connected without the subscriber’s knowledge. Almost every manager strives to do this. When a person understands this, no problems arise.
- Using your personal account is not very convenient - this is the opinion of many subscribers.
- Sometimes the connection speed may drop, and technical failures or problems may occur, but all this can be resolved by calling the support service or calling installers to your home.
Purpose of a backup communication channel
The main criterion for creating a corporate connection is its reliability. Large companies and financial organizations suffer large financial losses as a result of failures. VSAT technology allows you to draw on a reserve of communication channels for the entire network or individual branches in the event of terrestrial communication failures. In the event of a breakdown of the main network, it automatically switches to duplicate communication channels and operates in reserve mode until the disrupted industry is brought back to normal operation.
Additional resources serve to maintain the operation of the system when the main networks are overloaded, which is explained by the prompt distribution of information between individual sectors. The obtained result has a positive impact on the level of costs related to the operation of the satellite and the uninterrupted operation of the system.
Operating principle of satellite communication
The system operates according to the following scheme:
- The Internet enters the central station area.
- An antenna transmits a signal to a satellite, which transmits the signal back.
- The signal goes through the antenna to the modem, which sends it to the PC.
- Users can receive and transmit signals.
