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Cell Site Connectivity

Extend and Strengthen Cellular Coverage with Smart Satellite Backhaul for Fixed Towers

Connect individual cell towers or regional networks of microwave- and fiber-connected cell sites with space-based backhaul designed to meet modern MNO performance standards and user expectations.

SES Fixed solutions combine quality connectivity, upfront design, and ongoing expert support to help MNOs successfully integrate satellite backhaul into existing cellular networks.

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Why It Matters

Satellite backhaul gives operators another option for efficiently expanding cellular coverage, helping to, simplify deployment and improve the economics of serving areas where terrestrial infrastructure is limited while giving operators flexibility to match network design to real demand. Extend and protect cellular networks through solutions that deliver predictable performance and reliable support, with SES experts that help operators integrate space-based services into their network plans and existing infrastructure.

How It Helps

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Simplify deployment and operations

Work with SES across solution design, integration, field services, and ongoing operational support focused on responsiveness and reliability.

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Match capacity to demand

Design satellite connectivity around traffic requirements, site density, throughput, latency, resilience needs, and commercial flexibility.

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Add resilience where needed

Use satellite as a primary or auxiliary backhaul path depending on the site, geography, and operator requirements.

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Securely integrate with your core network

Flexible network design with handoffs to the internet, cloud, and private operator networks.

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Support digital inclusion

Help bring mobile connectivity to communities that depend on access to online services, commerce, education, healthcare, and public resources.

Benefits

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High-capacity backhaul for fixed cell towers and aggregated mobile traffic

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Fully managed SLA-backed service options designed for predictable performance.

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Predictable performance for voice, signaling, and data.

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Solution design, integration, field services, and responsive operational support.

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Flexible architecture based on operator network design and business requirements.

Who It Is For

  • MNOs.
  • Operators expanding rural or remote coverage or serving islands or remote regions.
  • MNOs looking to simplify backhaul across multiple smaller sites.
  • Operators complementing or replacing terrestrial backhaul.
  • Operators seeking a more efficient approach to network expansion. 

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