document: VSAT technology aids growth Choosing to migrate to IP-based applications also means deciding whether terrestrial technologies such as frame relay , DSL or `` plain old telephone service '' -LRB- POTS -RRB- can provide the scalability , flexibility and high bandwidth required to support those applications , and whether these technologies can do so affordably . Each option has its tradeoffs . Also , in each case , retailers with nationwide chains have to deal with multiple last-mile service providers for service installation and network maintenance . Because of this , many retailers are selecting two-way satellite networking technology -LRB- frequently referred to as VSAT -RRB- as the technology of choice for always-on , nationwide , high-speed connectivity coupled with end-to-end network ownership and favorable economics . Enterprises are adopting VSAT platforms not only for emerging IP and Web-based applications , but also for mission-critical , front-office functions such as credit authorization and point-of-sale polling
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