CASE STUDY
The Latin American region is experiencing a surge in demand for Universal Service Obligations ( USOs ), where governments of different countries must provide basic broadband and telephony services to their citizens . This need was brought into sharp focus during the pandemic lockdowns that took hold across the globe .
The realization that connectivity is all-important for the continuation of everyday life in every nation has truly hit home . Today , providers across Latin America are under pressure to offer future-proof services and to scale their networks cost-effectively , all whilst remaining profitable and at the cutting edge of communications technology .
For those in remote communities , the isolation of the lockdowns hit particularly hard , and connectivity was , in many instances , the only means of contact with the outside world . As a result , digital inclusion has become a priority for Latin American nations . It ’ s clear that , as a technology that leaves no one behind , satellite is key to transforming connectivity for millions of people across the region .
For decades , ST Engineering iDirect has actively worked alongside network operators and service providers to answer this call for digital inclusion . Across a continent where 32 % of people remain unconnected , this is an ongoing challenge .
Satellites play a pivotal role
Unconstrained by location , satellite is a transformative technology that requires no prior infrastructure to establish connectivity . A clear line of sight between the modem and satellite is all that is required . Fast to establish and easy to operate , it ’ s a solution to a basic need that is often taken for granted . It connects
IT ’ S CLEAR THAT ,
AS A TECHNOLOGY THAT LEAVES NO ONE BEHIND , SATELLITE IS
KEY TO TRANSFORMING CONNECTIVITY FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION .
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