When you’re dealing with an emergency – threat to life from extreme weather, a terrorist incident or infrastructure damage from an earthquake – you have to be able to communicate with your fellow first responders. But what happens if your normal communication channels are compromised through network congestion or infrastructure damage? It’s not something you can just do without.
That’s why so many first responders have satellite communications equipment as a primary or backup means of providing location data, making calls, sending messages, accessing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), viewing drone footage, and monitoring local TV news coverage. With no dependency on terrestrial infrastructure, high reliability and high security, satellite is the ideal communications channel in an emergency situation.
First responders have a good problem to solve, now, in that there are many more options for satellite communication equipment now than five years ago. This additional competition has brought costs down for both hardware and airtime, which is great news for Emergency Management Agencies. The only drawback is knowing what hardware to choose for each potential scenario.
That’s why we’ve put together this simple infographic; to help you navigate the plethora of choices and make the right decision for your needs. We’re here to help, too; we have 20 years of experience in delivering reliable, robust, affordable and secure communications equipment. We design and build our own hardware, but also partner with trusted manufacturers so we can match you with the right device and airtime service. Just call or email us for objective, expert help at any time.
Featured Hardware
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6th July 2022RockSTAR
The RockSTAR Two-Way Messenger is a truly global communication device and tracking system. It allows you to send and receive short messages from anywhere on Earth with a clear view of the sky. Rugged tough and with a 12 month battery life, it’ll be available when you need it.
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24th February 2022Cobham Explorer 510
Combining portability and performance, the Explorer 510 provides truly portable satellite internet and communications.
Weighing just 8.5lbs and housed in a durable magnesium casing, the Explorer 510 is easy to carry and set up; a perfect solution to carry with you when off the grid.
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MCD-4800 – “The Football”
The MCD-4800 is a portable, easy to operate, auto-pointing satellite internet terminal which provides a powerful Wi-Fi hotspot in any environment.
No pointing, no setup, just place the weather proof case on the ground, boat deck or any surface with a clear view of the sky, then simply turn it on and close the lid.
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5th April 2022Kymeta u8 LEO
Experience seamless connectivity with the Kymeta u8 LEO terminal, harnessing OneWeb’s LEO constellation for low-latency, high-bandwidth SOTM “SATCOM-on-the-Move”.
This low-profile, low-maintenance device uses tiny electrically steerable liquid crystals, creating a beam equivalent to the width of a standard VSAT satellite dish — without moving parts or mechanical alignment.
OneWeb’s coverage already encompasses North America, Europe, and the North Pole, with global coverage anticipated by the end of 2023. Low latency, high speed, mobile satellite internet is here.
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1st March 2022
Toughsat XP
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