There have been some exciting developments in internet connectivity in recent years most notably in respect of the launch of low-earth orbit satellites, spearheaded by Starlink, a division of the Elon Musk-led SpaceX company.
We are a partner of Peplink, a Starlink Authorised Technology Provider, which is a global leader in wide area network (WAN) technologies and offers a range of routers to improve internet connections in various situations.
Peplink says that by combining their solutions with Starlink’s, issues of internet cost, speed and reliability can be solved in even the most daunting of physical conditions. Starlink reported in February that it operates the world’s largest satellite constellation, with over 6,750 satellites currently in orbit, providing its customers with high-speed, low-latency internet. This means that streaming, video calls, online gaming, remote working are now possible in even the most remote locations.
Starlink has led the development of LEO satellite technology although competitors are reportedly attempting to catch up. Meanwhile, Peplink has announced a strategic technology partnership with Iridium Communications. Iridium also operates a constellation of LEO satellites and states it offers the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe and offers its own broadband service, Iridium Certus.
Together Peplink and Iridium can provide a solution for maritime, emergency response, enterprise business continuity, rail, oil and gas, and remote industrial IoT or worksite operations. Recently a UK-based shipping company installed Iridium Certus terminals as a complimentary technology to Starlink to ensure that it has completely reliable internet connections in its vessels, whatever their location or the weather conditions they are sailing in.
Through our partnership with Peplink, therefore, we can help our clients improve their internet connectivity using a range of solutions. As explained in a previous blog we already offer Peplink’s routers that can be deployed when people are on the move. Mobile routers use SIM or eSim cards to find a data connection from a train, coach or in the car and users then connect to them like you would with any other router.
These routers include technology that will ensure that if one data connection fails it will quickly pick up another network so that users do not lose connectivity. Additionally, the devices that are remotely connected to your routers can be centrally managed.
As a provider of IOT security and monitoring devices and systems we are also keen to ensure they are always as reliable as they can be wherever their location. When necessary, we can take advantage of LEO satellite technology to do this. If you want to know more about how we can provide improved internet connectivity please get in touch.