Satellite internet backbone network system using virtual onboard switching

A method of communications comprising:

• a means for adapting teleports for communication with at least one assorted communications satellite, such that each of said teleports are in wireless communications with each other therewith;
• a virtual on-board switching means for switching data signals, said virtual on-board switching means including:
• a data aggregation means for aggregating data signals transmitted and received from said teleport;
• a backbone switch means for switching data transmitted and received from said data aggregation means;
• and
• an encapsulator means for encapsulating data signals transmitted from said backbone switch means;
• a means for routing communicatively linked to said virtual on-board switching means;
• a communication means adapted for communication between a client workstation and said client router means, said communication means including an interface means adapted for interfacing a plurality of associated subscribers to said client workstation.

A communications network management system comprising:

• a communications satellite;
• a plurality of teleports in wireless communication with said communications satellite, such that each of said teleports are in wireless communications with each other via said communications satellite;
• a portal which has access to a plurality of client computers in communication with said teleports;
• a negotiating means to allow subscribers of said teleports to negotiate peering arrangements.