Media Satellite Broadcasting | Remote Journalist Safety

BROADCAST ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

Satellite connectivity for Broadcast Media

Ground Control helps Media partners break news first, from anywhere in the world with ubiquitous, satellite solutions.

We supply portable connectivity systems that enable truly mobile news desks, wifi hotspots to support store and forward options and handheld devices to better safeguard reporters.

From large scale media teams, to single freelance reporters, we help the press stay connected with their audiences and the studio.

BGAN HDR

BGAN HDR (High Data Rate) is designed for high-performance IP streaming and data transferring at 650Kbps. With BGAN HDR users are given the capability of a low end VSAT. Issues with pixilation and break up are mitigated, resulting in much better picture quality. With the Explorer 710 BGAN Terminal for all HDR services, and the Hughes 9211 for HDR Asymmetric, Media broadcasters benefit from high-quality, high-bandwidth connectivity previously associated with VSAT, with the added advantage of terminals much smaller than a VSAT satellite dish.

BGAN Streaming Services

Cobham Explorer 710 BGAN Terminal

Hughes 9211 BGAN Terminal

BGAN vs BGAN HDR Comparison Video

VSAT solutions

With Ground Control’s portable, rapid set-up Toughsat suite and dedicated ‘unshared’ channels, you can achieve speeds of 20Mbps down and 7Mbps up. Our new blended cellular and satellite airtime solution - the Dejero GateWay, has also supplied download speeds over 180 Mbps, meaning you can achieve high-quality broadcast, anywhere.

Portable Satellite Internet

Toughsat XP: Robust internet

Toughsat Flyaway: Case-based system

Toughsat T-100 Communications Trailer

Global messaging & WiFi

Broadcasters need to be able to move with a story, reporting back irrespective of location or terrestrial network status. With the MCD-MissionLINK, teams have a powerful Wi-Fi hotspot (up to 300 meters – 1,000 feet) for up to 12 devices to connect to, in any environment. The terminal connects with the Iridium Certus satellite network with speeds of 700Kbps, meaning edited video can easily be sent back to the studio.

Satellite-enabled, handheld tracking and messaging devices can also be used to safeguard reporters in hostile and remote environments - ensuring reliable communication at all times.

ALL HANDHELD DEVICES

RockSTAR: Personal tracking and messaging

Hughes 9450-C11 Range: Single service plan, global coverage

MCD-MissionLINK: Certus terminal

Supporting Media with flexible, scalable solutions and bandwidth efficient connectivity

Safeguard reporters

Reporters can be exposed to real-life security risks. Promote diligent security practices with lightweight, small sized, tracking and messaging devices.

Keep citizens informed

With increasing competition and demand for real-time news, we keep press teams connected so they can broadcast live, as and when updates break.

Mobile newsdesk

We equip cars, trailers and RVs with portable satellite equipment, enabling rapid deployment and ensuring your team can move with the story.

Promote journalist safety

Journalists can easily find themselves in remote and hostile environments, out of reach of cellular network coverage. They need to be able to communicate with sources, studios and access relevant files, while maintaining diligent security practices. Under these circumstances, a discreet, reliable means of sending and receiving messages, and pinpointing location is vital. Satellite connectivity solves this challenge, and devices like Ground Control’s RockSTAR provide the means.

Store and forward content

Filming in remote locations can be expensive and often studios require footage, edited or otherwise, to be safely stored and sent across as soon as possible. Ground Control works with multiple OEMs and satellite network service providers to bring you the best choice for all budgets. Enabling your team to share content - without worrying about connectivity or storage.

Broadcast remote production

If you’re heading out to report on the aftermath of a disaster, or covering incidents taking place in remote areas, connectivity is essential. Satellite terminals are portable, often very light weight, and easy to use. As satellite connectivity is capable of both supporting bandwidth-demanding streaming, and reducing packet loss and drop-outs; you can achieve high-quality live new broadcasting, from anywhere in the world.

Evolving business models

Media companies are faced with increasing demand for IP video and pressure to streamline operations while maintaining high-quality production. Ground Control delivers bandwidth efficient, cost-effective transmission solutions, supporting Media companies across multiple audio, video and metadata formats, in addition to ad-hoc real-time news broadcasts.

Working with Media partners

Helping you keep the public informed

With increasing demand for real-time news, we help press teams report direct to their audience, ahead of other outlets.

We have experience helping Media companies with both traditional and complex broadcasting workflows, ensuring the most efficient, cost-effective service plans. For expert, objective advice on your next project, simply get in touch.

Broadcast Media

Satellite connectivity for Broadcast Media