Solomon Islands: Intelsat delivers enhanced connectivity through cellular backhaul
16 June 2025
Courtesy: Solomon Telekom
Geographically isolated island nations in the Pacific typically face unique and numerous challenges in ensuring that their entire population, particularly those living in remote and rural locations, have access to reliable connectivity. In addition to terrain and other logistical difficulties, the high costs of using traditional terrestrial connectivity and cellular backhaul to connect populations of a small size are difficult to justify from a business perspective.
Yet, mobile network operators are obligated to deliver connectivity and provide all citizens with equal opportunity to participate in a digitized future.
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A port city’s predicament
The port’s sprawling setup teems with activity, where massive ships dock daily, bringing goods from around the world. Heavy duty trucks rumble and weigh down on roads, creating a constant flow of traffic. Amidst this hive of activity sits an admin building – the nerve center of operations. Just a stone’s throw away is the port’s hospital, a crucial facility for the thousands who work here.
Read the full article Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) network gets future-ready coverage
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Since its inception in 1987, the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) network has served as the backbone of the city’s public transportation system, carrying millions of passengers annually.
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