A portable satellite antenna terminal, comprising a body (620) and a unit (637) within the body (620) for controlling the terminal and terminal functions. Also provided is an antenna (607) mounted to the body (620) for movement (633, 635) relative thereto. The antenna (607) is able to be stowed within the body (620) when not in use. The antenna (607) may be a flat panel antenna (624) and is moveable relative to the body (620) from a stowed position to an in-use position.