Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has entered into a synergistic partnership with coreNOC, Audio Union International, KM Systems and an undisclosed capital fund. In addition, the group collaborates with the Dominican Republic government to deliver cost-effective, high-speed internet to rural areas of the country as part of a nationwide wireless internet and infrastructure system for the Ministry of Education.
Recently, the team showcased the network solution to government dignitaries visiting the region. The system combines fixed wireless broadband and distributed satellite connectivity. The government’s vision to increase availability and quality education to all Dominican students is often hindered by the lack of power and telecom infrastructure in remote areas. Furthermore, the demonstration validated a system that will easily scale to support growing connectivity needs across the Dominican Republic and other countries where limited infrastructure prevents delivering needed broadband services.
The system is based on The Simple Site solution first presented by coreNOC at the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Rural Best Practices event in 2020. coreNOC, a Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Solution Provider and Blueprint Badge recipient, provided the rapid-deploy tower and LTE Fixed Broadband Wireless (EPC-Radio-CPE) for the solution. High-speed internet connectivity was provided by Intelsat via its satellite, Intelsat 37e (IS-37e), and managed the Agilecore Dialog service. K&M Systems performed the radio frequency design, while Audio Union International performed wi-Fi and application integration on the network.
“Connectivity is a necessity of life, no longer just a nicety,” said Tim Schermerhorn, Regional Vice President of Sales, Intelsat. ”Students should be able to learn, live and grow with knowledge just a click away. By helping to expand high-speed internet to remote areas of the Dominican Republic, we can take education in the DR to the next level.”
“Officials in the Dominican Republic recognise that high-speed internet connectivity is crucial to their student’s success,” stated Ben Ealey, CIO with coreNOC, Inc. “By helping to expand high-speed internet to remote areas of the Dominican Republic, students will be able to access the tools and training they need to further their education and future career opportunities.”
The onsite demonstration team included a Facebook Connectivity Engineer with remote support by Intelsat Engineering and the Facebook Consolidated Continuous Connectivity Lab (C3L). The combined team will use lab testing and experience gained from field demonstration in the Dominican Republic to develop best practices that improve rural broadband solutions and expand the reach of The Simple Site program.
About Intelsat
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat operates the world’s most trusted satellite telecom network. We apply our unparalleled expertise and global scale to connect people, businesses, governments and communities, no matter how difficult the challenge. Intelsat is building the future of global communications with the world’s first hybrid, multi-orbit, software-defined 5G network designed for simple, seamless and secure coverage precisely when and where our customers most need it. So follow the leader in global connectivity and “Imagine Here” with us at Intelsat.com.
About coreNOC
coreNOC’s mission is to provide the highest quality technology-based solutions in the most competitive manner to facilitate positive deliverables for the company, strategic partners and customers. The company’s primary product offerings include a Virtual Common Core to reduce the cost for carriers to deploy 4G and 5G technology, infrastructure equipment at an outstanding value for the rural carriers and emerging global markets and a SIM Bank for domestic and international roaming services at very competitive rates.
About KM Systems
K&M Systems is a family-owned & operated business founded in 1999. Its primary business focus was providing RF engineering services for the cellular carriers. In 2005, K&M Systems was one of the first companies to enter into the DAS (Distributed Antenna System) network, providing technicians, RF engineering, software design & IT Solutions that evolved with the growing market needs.
K&M Systems currently provides staff augmentation, software solutions, and wireless turnkey design for DAS and Wi-Fi networks. Our Clients include many fortune 100 companies!
About Audio Union International
We engage as project lead or team members in situations where crucial technology or skill sets are missing. Our teams are involved with projects including severe storm early warning systems, mobile data communications, remote Sensors, RADAR, low observables, EMI/RFI, signal transmission, satellite, non-linear analytics, massive data systems, and fiscal forensics. These innovative initiatives span countries, continents and the globe as project lead or team members when crucial technology or skill sets are missing.
