I have just added a new page to the satsig web site about a company that has set up a SHIRON VSAT network, hubbed in Hawaii and serving all the Pacific area using GE-23 at 172deg east longitude.  This is a small dish Ku band system with tariffs and capacities to suit a range of users; home, business, scientific, schools, medical, airlines, etc.

See Satellite Broadband services for the Pacific from PACTEL

Best regards, Eric.