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Many rural or remote homes are poorly served or not served at all by traditional wired broadband networks. It is likely that 5% – 10% of homes will never be connected to any wired network, and many more will not be updated from copper cable to fibre, due to the sheer cost of upgrading the infrastructure.

Worldwide, 37% of the population still does not have any access to the internet and whilst mobile networks can provide access through phones and tablets, these devices are a limiting factor preventing access to many of the vast number of web-based services now available.

Our wire free solutions such as satellite and FWA 5G have now been installed in tens of thousands of homes across over 20 countries. From Australia to The Nordics, providing vital connectivity to allow people to enjoy the benefits of fast and reliable connection to the world wide web. This has enabled our customers to stay in touch with friends and family, to be entertained, and importantly, in this post pandemic world, we have empowered people to live and work remotely, should they choose to do so.

For those living in more remote communities across the world, connection to a wired network is unlikely to become a reality due to the resource required to lay physical cabling. In such locations our satellite internet solutions are ideal as they can provide fast, stable and reliable connectivity, with low latency and without reliance on a wired connection.

Whilst many remote homes, cabins, farms and businesses have installed one of our satellite or FWA 5G solutions dedicated to their own property, for communities consisting of multiple properties, or business campuses with multiple locations in close proximity, we can provide a community broadband solution.

Working with our LEO (low earth orbit) satellite partner, this involves installing a single or dual satellite receiver in a central location, typically on the roof of a community building, or at ground level so long as the sky is visible. The receiver then acts as a Wi-Fi-hot spot transmitting the Wi-Fi signal up to 10km, which can then be accessed from individual properties through a small externally mounted receiver.

The key advantage of using such an installation is that the cost of a suitable data plan subscription can be split across the community, often reducing the cost per household. Or in some cases, the service is provided to the community and funded by the community administration to help enable much needed internet connectivity.

The healthcare industry generates a vast amount of patient data which needs to be accessed locally to enable real-time decisions by health care professionals. First responders require connectivity to support quality patient care and decision making, which starts even before arrival at a health facility.

The growth of IOT technologies in healthcare which can connect remotely, is also driving the necessity for emergency services to have access to reliable internet. And with many rural healthcare facilities suffering from a lack of robust connectivity to services and data through traditional means, we can facilitate access anywhere through our satellite and FWA 5G solutions.

In addition to medical emergency services our solutions can be deployed quickly in mountain rescue situations or in other emergencies such as extreme weather events, by local authorities, police and other support services.

Improving connectivity within mining operations can dramatically impact on the quality of life for the men and women whose jobs demand they leave home, family and friends behind. Better connectivity can also have a positive effect on the welfare, skill level, and safety of workers living in such remote locations. Having a reliable connection to the family and friends is essential in attracting workers to remote, harsh environments.

It can help deliver key services such as training, telemedicine, and remote support. Further, by bringing the internet to remote locations, the mining operator can support the local population and help bridge the digital divide in underserved isolated communities.

Our solutions can be deployed in mining operations to support operations, health & welfare, asset management, security and data management where there is no easy access to a traditional wired network.

By their very nature forestry and agriculture is often located in more remote areas not well served with connectivity options. The increase in the use of IOT based applications and Wi-Fi enabled equipment such as drones means robust, secure internet connectivity is increasingly critical to productivity.

Deploying our satellite or 5G FWA services ensures robust connectivity wherever operations are located and with speeds of up to 100Mbps downlink.

In either studio based or ‘on location’ situations our satellite and 5G FWA solutions can provide a means of reliable and fast data transfer to the TV and film industries.

Ideal for communicating at rural or remote locations and for the live transmission of broadcasts, we offer a range of dedicated solutions accessible anywhere there is a line of sight to the satellite or 5G FWA mast.

Offshore operations for oil & gas along with wind farms, consist of a vast array of different activities and requirements. This high value and complex work takes place in what can be harsh and remote offshore environments, with potentially hazardous conditions.

Such activities have critical and unique connectivity requirements for safety and efficiency. Reliable high-performance connectivity is one of the keys to safe and successful operations in such environments. For example, energy companies can increase their remote surveillance of critical operations, equipment and facilities using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, video streaming and robotics. And use remotely operated vehicles (ROV) to monitor, inspect and address conditions for field personnel to improve safety and production. Our satellite connectivity solutions offer an ideal solution to support these operations and provide access to the data analytics needed to support critical decision making.

With new digital technologies offering greater insight into production, processing and distribution, the increasing use of IOT technologies and camps connectivity, fast, reliable connectivity to the cloud is vital to this infrastructure.

Using our satellite solutions allows reliable access to business-critical data and analysis, as well as supporting worker safety and reducing environmental impact. Quality of life is also a key consideration for employees working in the industry and robust, fast connectivity can have a positive impact on this aspect of the operation.

For the rapid evolution of ship communications, from bridge alerts, weather warnings and analysis of smart sensors on critical equipment to ultimately operating autonomous vessels, satellite connectivity services are essential to fleet owners to transform their operations.

And with an increasing number of smart devices being operated on board on both merchant and leisure vessels, providing fast and reliable access to the internet is a must. Our low latency satellite solution will facilitate this and help fleet operators ensure compliance with increasingly stringent regulations, unlock advanced processes including predictive maintenance, automation, IoT and high-level security measures, as well as enhance and improve the onboard passenger and staff experience.

Today’s retail and banking relies on digital technology to deliver next generation services, enhancing the customer experience and driving competitor advantage.

Digital technologies impact on all areas of retail and banking from payments, deliveries, marketing and team management and training. Many business-critical applications such as merchant services, accounting tools and inventory management are now cloud based along with POS systems CCTV, security and telephony where reliable connectivity is paramount.

Retail stores and bank branches also need to be integrated into the wider corporate network and ecosystem to ensure that customers’ needs are met. This includes inventory management, fulfilment and supply chain intelligence. All of these rely on digital solutions like Internet of Things (IoT) and RFID systems.

Our satellite based connectivity solution ensures reliable connection as both a primary method, or for use as a failover in addition to a wired/fibre connection.