Delivering Profitable Mobile Access to Underserved Communities

In a world where two-thirds of the population has mobile access, it seems that everyone has cellular service. But many remote villages and communities throughout the world are beyond the reach of traditional terrestrial and mobile infrastructure. This system is a profitable means to entice mobile network operators (MNOs) to extend coverage into these areas.

Mobile Connection Benefits Everyone

Whether a village is made up of a few hundred people or several hundred thousand, it is the location of the village that determines its access to services, not the size of the community. By providing these off-the-grid communities with mobile access, it can increase the economic potential of the village and have a significant impact on its standard of living:

• The ability to sell and promote goods and services outside of their region
• Access to global banking and many other mobile applications
• Improve healthcare through reminders and access to information on medications
• And much more...

New Ways to Bring Profitable Mobile Acces to Remote Villages

ViaSat's Skylinx GSM, designed specifically for mobile services, is available as a managed service or an MNO can purchase the GSM infrastructure equipment, allowing the most cost effective ownership based on the operator's requirements. The mobile infrastructure, with solar power and satellite connectivity, has low operating costs and is a sustainable alternative to other options. The efficiency of the site makes costs of services over satellite are comparable to terrestrial services. The result is the lowest per-communication cost, which translates into profits for network operators and essential services for remote communities.

An Attractive Option for Mobile Operators

There are a number of key features that make the Skylinx GSM an attractive and profitable option for mobile operators.

• Scalable equipment based on the size of the community to maximize use while minimizing costs.
• Optimized network to align with the operator’s needs.
• Immediate service once the equipment is installed.
• Services can be managed remotely with minimal staff.
• Equipment fits in a single crate and can be installed in a matter of hours with minimal training.

Mobile Services Available Through Skylinx GSM

• GSM mobile and/or fixed line voice
• SMS messaging – supporting mobile banking and improved healthcare
• 3G/GPRS/EDGE data

Learn more about the Skylinx GSM infrastructure.