ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Satellite modem

Okay kiddo, so let me explain what a satellite modem is!

You know how we can use our phones or computers to talk, text and surf the internet? Well, a satellite modem does the same thing, but instead of using cables or phone lines, it uses a big space satellite up in the sky to send and receive signals.

Imagine the satellite as a big supercomputer in the sky! The modem connects your phone or computer to that supercomputer and allows you to send and receive data from it. So, if you live in a remote area where there are few phone lines or cable connections, or if you are on a boat or in a plane, satellite modems become very important.

They work a bit differently from regular modems, they receive and send signals through radio waves which is like when you listen to the radio in the car. It is very important to have a good signal when using satellite modems, just like you need a clear radio station to hear the music.

So, to sum it up, a satellite modem helps you to connect to the internet or communicate with people in remote areas by connecting your device to a big computer in the sky using radio waves. Pretty cool, right?