In a highly connected world, the idea that some places are still disconnected would seem a bit far-fetched. Yet this is the fact for many remote places, where communication is oftentimes unpredictable if not (almost) non-existent. Technology, however, has given companies like Singtel Satellite the arsenal to provide reliable satellite telephony and data communications services that can connect to anywhere and from anywhere in the world, no matter the conditions, to give people as well as businesses, an edge that allows them to thrive amid remote places and in the face of uncertainty.

Without nearby cell towers, satellite services and satellite-enabled devices like satellite phones, are the next best option to connect people. Fixed and mobile satellite services are an effective source of communication in hard-to-reach areas. The reliable satellite connectivity in satellite-enabled devices allows strong signal transfers between various management centres, which makes satellite phones perfect for low bandwidth communication needs even for businesses operating in the remotest of locations.

Singtel Satellite has two major satellite connectivity options along with impressive solutions within its repository—the Fixed Satellite Services and Land Mobile Satellite Services.

The Fixed Satellite Services are powered by an expansive terrestrial network that can be used in two ways—as the main communications service or a backup for existing terrestrial links. Fixed Satellite Services are marked by their reliable and seamless point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connectivity that also holds itself well in the midst of unforeseen disasters. These services are super easy and quick to deploy and promise global reach through high-speed satellite broadband connection.

On one hand, it’s portability and convenience that make Singtel’s Land Mobile Satellite Services another winning solution. It offers handheld satellite communications devices that enable connectivity for people and businesses in the remotest locations.  It can support and enable the mission-critical communication needs of high-risk situations and cohorts like the police, military, and civil agencies. Built within mobile terminals, these compact devices can render simultaneous and uninterrupted voice and broadband data communications so users can stay on top of everything in an instant.

Benefits of Satellite Connectivity

Satellite connectivity is good for a lot of things, but especially, for transferring information at a critical time and from within and to remote locations. What it eventually creates is a centralised system for overseeing workforce communications. These services are significantly cost-effective, especially for businesses, and don’t run the risk of exposing critical information since it’s backed through secure terminals that works 24/7 to safeguard data.

Improves people’s morale and welfare. It can’t always be business as usual in hard-to-reach places, which means that while the rest of the world can enjoy the benefits of connectivity with ease and no apparent barriers, people assigned in far-off locations usually cannot. Being stuck in this situation can get isolating fast, and with the isolation comes the potential threats to a person’s mental health and overall well-being. Satellite connectivity, however, allow for connections to happen from anywhere and to anywhere, helping keep people’s social life alive and thriving. The good thing about satellite connectivity too is that aside from ensuring that people can always stay in touch with others—may it be for business or personal matters—wherever they may be, it can also be integrated to an existing system without complicating the process for its eventual users. It is built to configure seamlessly to meet the various operational needs of people. Singtel Satellite’s Iridium Extreme and Iridium 9555, two durable and portable satellite phones, leverage the powerful Iridium satellite technology to enable connectivity for people suspended in hard-to-reach areas. These phones are packed with sleek satellite capabilities that promise quality voice call features, GPS, online tracking, Emergency SOS and even SMS and email messaging. It’s packaged in a compact device with a durable look and feel, so people can stay connected without having to pay an exorbitant amount to reach people from any point in the world.

Immediate response to emergency situations. Weather conditions can be volatile and it’s natural for unforeseen emergencies to occur. It’s when unbridled communication is even more crucial. This calls for a strengthening of uninterrupted response frameworks and strategies, preferably one that ensures unrestricted communication to call for and get help when it’s needed. Singtel Satellite Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 is designed to keep connections open and stable even in the most extreme weather conditions. It’s a robust and compact satellite phone powered by backup satellite internet that ensures stable data connection, even when people are in “out of service” areas. IsatPhone 2 is built with GPS tracking and fortified by BGAN satellite portable terminals that send out coordinates in the event of emergencies to emergency response operators wherever they’re located. Satellite service, in this case, are people’s literal lifeline that connects them to the larger world.

Reliable business communications. Global businesses need to stay connected to keep up with demands, not only of the market but also of the stakeholders; this is the requirement of a highly digitised world—unrestrained connection. And some provisions are needed to make this happen, like Singtel Satellite’s Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT)/ Satellite IP services that cater to big corporations and small businesses alike. Bundled products with an extensive range of satellite services ensure that data centres can effectively communicate and exchange information seamlessly, wherever the demand pops up. These fully managed solutions promise better management, fast service turnaround, and quick fault identification and recovery.

Other drawbacks from unexpected disasters include business disruptions that paralyse overall operations. The downtime it takes to keep everything up and running again will accrue costs that can be harmful to businesses. Singtel Satellite’s Disaster Recovery service minimises this downtime by safeguarding the operations in the event of catastrophes and unexpected IT interferences. It boasts end-to-end solutions that allow data recovery, continuity, and operational readiness in as less time as possible to build business resilience and connect better with data facilities.

Find the product or service information here:

• Iridium Extreme
• Iridium 9555
• Inmarsat IsatPhone 2
• VSAT / SAT IP Services

Businesses must be quick to adapt solutions that allow them to scale. Growth is eventually drawn from a combination of internal innovation and outside technologies that supply critical service provisions that help prepare it for the demands of the future.

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