A leading Mobile Network Operator (MNO) successfully extended mobile voice and data services to remote and underserved regions using mobile units equipped with Starlink satellite terminals. While Starlink offered fast and easy deployment with improved bandwidth and latency, it introduced challenges for real-time voice quality due to inherent network variability.
To address these limitations, the MNO deployed XipNet’s Multi-Orbit/Path SD-WAN solution with LEOBoost™ optimization;, enabling reliable, high-quality voice services even over constrained satellite links. Industry-standard MOS testing revealed up to a 5x reduction ; in poor-quality calls, along with enhanced availability and seamless performance - even under stricter quality thresholds. Results improved further when dual Starlink terminals were used, offering greater availability and resiliency .
This agile, cloud-based solution eliminated the need for complex interconnects and future-proofs the architecture for multi-LEO satellite integration, including OneWeb and Amazon Kuiper.