MTN Launches New Solution for Ultra-Fast, Secure Private Satellite Connectivity for the Agriculture Industry
MTN, the leading global provider of best-in-class satellite and wireless solutions, announced the launch of a cutting-edge solution for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity: StarEdge Horizon, a service that provides a Layer 2 network architecture over SpaceX-Starlink for the agriculture industry.
Fiber-Level Connectivity for Remote Farming Operations
StarEdge Horizon moves data over a private path on Starlink from agricultural sites to MTN’s regional points of presence, keeping customers’ data off the public internet. This solution improves security and predictability, and can integrate secondary connections such as OneWeb, LTE/5G, and VSAT for seamless failover.
By routing long-haul traffic off the public internet, StarEdge Horizon delivers more consistent performance. This avoids the extra latency typically introduced by using standard VPNs and tunneling, especially when centralizing security at MTN’s servers or the customer’s cloud or data center
Key Benefits for Agricultural Operations
- Redefined Security & Simplified WAN Integration: StarEdge Horizon allows farms and agribusinesses to connect into the corporate WAN through MTN’s points of presence. Internet access is centralized at MTN’s servers or the customer’s data center, improving visibility and reducing operational costs.
- Mission-Critical Performance: The system enables advanced Network Segmentation and Quality of Service (QoS). In moments of network saturation, data for automated machinery, control systems, or security feeds is prioritized over general traffic.
- Seamless Redundancy: The system integrates with OneWeb, LTE/5G, or traditional VSAT solutions for automatic failover.
- Direct Cloud Peering & Static IP: Provides private connectivity to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. It delivers true static IP addressing, allowing for centralized monitoring and remote management of connected field devices.
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