Intelsat, which recently filed for Chapter 11 in the US, has launched Intelsat CellBackhaul, a managed service that helps mobile network operators (MNOs) provide 4G and 5G broadband coverage to Americans everywhere, including those living, working and traveling in rural areas of the US. With Intelsat CellBackhaul as part of their network planning strategy, MNOs of any size can offer mobile broadband coverage to areas without mobile broadband, connecting more subscribers, land areas, roadways and IoT devices, Intelsat said.
In addition to expanding their coverage areas, MNOs can use Intelsat CellBackhaul for network densification, and to provide backup coverage, ensuring their subscribers stay connected, anywhere they go.
As the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moves forward with its planned USD 9 billion 5G Rural Fund, as much as 67 percent of the US landmass in 49 states and three US territories could be eligible for funds to bring 5G into rural communities and support connectivity needs of American farms and ranches – a tremendous opportunity for US MNOs.
Intelsat plans to roll out the Intelsat CellBackhaul service to mobile operators in additional regions, including Africa, in late 2020.
