Emergency satellite internet from Speedcast keeps NGOs and disaster response teams connected from the first hours of a response through recovery. NGOs and disaster response teams must be mobile, flexible and ready to deploy in the harshest environments at the most unexpected times. During a disaster response event, Speedcast is available where you operate, providing resilient satellite communications for any budget, so you can focus on what matters most—saving lives and improving the world.
In disaster response, every second counts. Using Starlink’s high-speed low latency connectivity, Speedcast’s Rapid Deploy Kit enables voice, video, IoT, telemedicine and more. The solution includes a Starlink Flat High Performance Kit, a network device and Wi-Fi. Everything is packaged in an easy to carry case, making it the ideal on-the-go solution for first responders or remote workers in media, mining, energy, government or NGOs. For longer recovery efforts, Speedcast’s disaster recovery communications services add resilient VSAT and managed private networks.
Speedcast’s SIGMA platform enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs, allowing NGOs to monitor operations remotely with reliable, always-on connectivity and respond quickly without the need for constant resource deployments. With real-time tracking and AI-driven insights, SIGMA empowers organizations to adapt to evolving needs and amplify their impact in the humanitarian aid sector.
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When terrestrial networks are damaged, Starlink, VSAT and MSS backup keep emergency response communications running. Speedcast’s Rapid Deploy Kit packs a Starlink antenna, network device and Wi-Fi into one easy-to-carry case, and on-demand plans let humanitarian organizations scale connectivity up during an active response and down between deployments. Click any of the plus signs below to learn more about our solutions.
Starlink mobility is designed for internet connectivity on the move, but how does it match up to other service options? We put the system to the test on rugged terrain in both clear sky conditions and through moderately covered areas to see how it performs in terms of speed, latency and packet loss.
Disaster response teams and NGOs must often face the unpredictable. Hurricane recovery efforts might last weeks, or maybe months, or even years. Speedcast works closely with humanitarian organizations to create on-the-go connectivity solutions that are easy to deploy, use and fit into your budget.
Read our whitepaper, ‘Three Recommended Areas of Tech Investment for Disaster Response Teams,’ to learn how to bring connectivity on-the-go to your organization.
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Emergency satellite internet is connectivity delivered by satellite when terrestrial networks are down or were never there. Speedcast’s Rapid Deploy Kit packs a Starlink Flat High Performance Kit, a network device and Wi-Fi into an easy-to-carry case, giving first responders portable satellite internet for voice, video, IoT and telemedicine from the first hours of a response.
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Speedcast was the first provider to restore critical communications in Tonga after the 2022 volcanic eruption. It has also reconnected islands devastated by Hurricane Iota with Colombia’s MinTIC, built a private VSAT network to keep hospitals in Papua New Guinea online, and worked with PuntoNet to connect the Galápagos Islands.
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Yes. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency service suits first responders and NGO teams, and Speedcast’s Rapid Deploy Kit is built around a Starlink Flat High Performance Kit. As an authorized Starlink reseller, Speedcast pairs Starlink with VSAT or MSS backup and SIGMA network management, so a single outage does not take the team offline.
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Most humanitarian organizations need three layers: a portable primary link such as Starlink for voice and video, a VSAT or MSS backup for when weather or congestion interrupts service, and a management platform for remote visibility. Speedcast supplies all three, with SIGMA providing real-time tracking and remote monitoring across every site.
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