Development of a new transport layer protocol to provide secure broadband internet connections via satellite to rural and remote areas.

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Satellite links form an essential part of broadband connectivity to rural and remote areas. Effective use of the internet over satellite links is therefore essential if B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2C (Business-to-Consumer) E-commerce is to develop in these areas. In many application networks, particularly virtual private networks (VPN), secure transmission is important to avoid fraud and maintain privacy. Satellite links introduce a long delay (latency) in the transmission path and existing secure internet protocols do not handle this well. This is because in many situations, it is a requirement that the secure connection be implemented not only independently of the satellite service provider but also in a reliable and efficient way. This project will develop new practical solutions so that secure and reliable end-to-end connections can be provided over the satellite links.