Intelsat, Gilat Unveil Solar 3G Service for Remote Areas

Intelsat and Gilat Satellite Networks are jointly rolling out a solar-powered package for expanding 3G coverage in remote areas where terrestrial services aren't feasible. They said in a news release Thursday the Mobile Reach Solar 3G is aimed at mobile network operators and incorporates services from Intelsat's EpicNG high-throughput satellite network with Gilat's very small aperture terminal system for small-cell and cellular backhaul. They said it will provide 3G service over a 2.5 kilometer radius.