Velos Internet:
Your Connection to the World

Line of Sight Requirements:
 • 5G: Does not require a direct line of sight like satellite internet. 5G signals can penetrate buildings and other obstacles, providing more reliable connectivity in urban and rural environments.
 • Satellite: Needs a clear path to satellites. Obstructions like buildings, trees, or mountains can block the signal, causing interruptions or reduced performance. Installation often requires professional help to ensure an unobstructed line of sight.

Weather Sensitivity:
 • 5G: Generally, less affected by weather conditions. While extreme weather might impact signal quality, 5G infrastructure is designed to be robust against common weather disruptions.
 • Satellite: Highly susceptible to weather conditions. Cloudy skies, snow, and heavy rain can scatter or absorb satellite signals, leading to significant drops in speed and reliability during adverse weather.

Latency:
 • 5G: Offers much lower latency, often less than 10 milliseconds. This makes 5G ideal for real-time applications like video conferencing, online gaming, and augmented reality.
 • Satellite: High latency due to the long-distance signals must travel between the Earth and satellites. This can impact real-time activities, making them less responsive.

Distance from Central Office: 
 • 5G: Provides consistent high-speed internet regardless of distance from a central office. The decentralized nature of 5G infrastructure allows for broad coverage without the same limitations as DSL.
 • DSL: Performance degrades significantly with increased distance from the central office. Rural users often experience slower speeds and less reliable service due to this distance.

 Aging Infrastructure:
 • 5G: Utilizes modern, cutting-edge technology to meet current and future internet demands. This includes better maintenance and upgrade paths compared to older technologies.
 • DSL: Relies on outdated copper telephone lines, often in poor condition in rural or older infrastructure areas. This leads to slower speeds, frequent interruptions, and unreliable service.

 Bandwidth Limitations:
 • 5G: Offers much higher bandwidth, supporting more devices and data-intensive applications. This results in better overall performance and the ability to handle peak usage times more effectively.
 • DSL: Inherently limited in bandwidth, resulting in slower speeds and reduced performance during peak usage times, especially in areas with many users on the same infrastructure. 

Upload Speeds:
 • 5G: Provides more balanced upload and download speeds, making it suitable for activities requiring substantial upload bandwidth, such as video conferencing and cloud computing.
 • DSL: Typically offers asymmetric speeds, with much lower upload speeds. This can be problematic for users who need significant upload capacity.

Technological Limitations:
 • 5G: Represents the latest advancement in wireless technology, designed to support modern internet usage demands, including IoT, smart cities, and high-speed data transfer.
 • DSL: Based on older technology, unable to support modern internet applications’ high-speed, high-bandwidth requirements. Compatibility issues may arise with advanced applications and services.

Economic Viability:
 • 5G: Investments in 5G infrastructure are more economically viable in the long term, providing widespread high-speed internet access and supporting future technological advancements.
 • DSL: Upgrading existing infrastructure can be cost-prohibitive, especially in rural areas with low population density. Limited competition may also lead to stagnation and continued reliance on outdated technology.