Satellite Internet and Phone – Africa

Remote Monitoring & Control

Control unmanned equipment anywhere on the planet with specially designed modems and terminals for every application. The RockBLOCK devices use the Iridium SBD service which is low cost, close to real-time, and reliable. The RockREMOTE is a new Iridium Certus 100 device for industrial IoT. It combines the Iridium Certus 100 network, LTE cellular connectivity, end-to-end networking and access to the powerful Cloudloop platform for a truly robust and secure communications solution.

All IoT & M2M Devices
Hughes 9502

Hughes 9502

One or Two-Piece Form Factors

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explorer 540 terminal

Cobham Explorer 540

Hybrid Satellite and Cellular

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RockBLOCK Plus

RockBLOCK Plus

Waterproof Plug-and-Play Connectivity

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Premium iDirect VSAT Satellite Internet

If you require a constant high-speed, low-latency, net-neutral, application tolerant, VPN optimized, predictable connection perfect for data and phone, then we have your fixed or mobile satellite dish solution in many locations in Africa.

Service areas include: Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad (South), Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mali – South, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger – South, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South America, South Sudan, Sudan – South, Swaziland, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Uganda Zambia, Zimbabwe.

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BGAN Link – 30 GB Internet & Phone

Almost all African countries may consider a portable “Fixed” BGAN terminal using BGAN Link “GEO” service for Unlimited Internet and phone (via Skype). BGAN Link is advertised as “all you can eat” at one fixed location. While speeds are not as fast as VSAT dishes, these terminals can be installed by anyone and used for almost anything.

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Case Studies and News Stories from Africa

Preventing Illegal Deforestation

Discover how Rainforest Foundation UK uses RockBLOCK satellite IoT to send real-time alerts, helping communities detect and prevent illegal deforestation.

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Hack the Planet’s Anti-Poaching Initiative

How cutting-edge sensor and satellite technology is combating illegal poaching, protecting endangered species and preserving biodiversity.

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Preventing poaching in Gabon with RockREMOTE IMT

Discover how Digital Forest and Ground Control use RockREMOTE IMT and satellite IoT to deliver real-time AI camera alerts that help prevent poaching in Gabon.

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Would you like to know more?

Ground Control’s services have wide applications in Africa. We’re working with mining companies, environmental companies; fishing fleets and security forces; individuals and multi-national businesses.

If you’re looking for a service provider with a long history of providing services to your region, look no further. Just call or email us, or complete the form with the details of your project, and we’ll be happy to help.

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