Utilities
Construction, Management, Fleet
Rugged equipment that keeps you in touch.
Satellite Communications
Phones for when there is no cell coverage
Many brands and specifications. Customize your needs to get the perfect and make sure it will last.
Rugged Computers
Tough, portable, and extremely dependable
Many brands and specifications. Customize your needs to get the perfect and make sure it will last.
When an emergency hits and there is no power and cellular coverage, you will need some type of satellite equipment to communicate and stay connected. We provide utility companies with a range of products, from satellite phones, data terminals, push-to-talk over satellite and VSAT systems. The products offer reliable calling, text messaging, SOS, GPS and more. We want to make sure operations are clear and effective. During normal operations, we also not only supply satellite products for backup systems, but rugged laptop, tablets, GPS tracking and mobile routers.
Rugged Utility and other blog posts that are of interest
Persevering in hard places
MAF CONTINUES TO SERVE IN HAITI AMIDST PROLONGED UPHEAVAL By Natalie Holsten Just over a week after a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southwestern Haiti, MAF pilot Eric Fagerland landed in the town of Jérémie with a load of relief supplies. As Eric prepared to unload the plane, Mark Stockeland of Haiti Bible Mission grabbed him by the shoulder and pointed to a group of injured people waiting nearby. Mark, a frequent user and close friend of MAF, was coordinating relief efforts in the area. “They’ve been lying there for hours,” said Mark. “They just don’t have a way to […]
6 Reasons to Use Rugged Devices for Ambulance Services
Rugged devices for ambulance services can improve the time and efficiency of their goals. In a world dominated by digital transformation, it’s no surprise to see digital solutions replacing pen-and-paper workflows. This can be applied throughout various industries from manufacturing to healthcare. Emergency medical services (EMS) is an area that can benefit enormously from the introduction of digital solutions. The use of rugged devices can speed up workflows and save precious, lifesaving minutes and seconds. Paramedics have traditionally relied on handwritten notes and records, and voice-based communication via two-way radios. With digital transformation, users can streamline these processes, put more […]
Rescue from “Bear Island” with Satellite Phone
INSIDE THE RUSH TO RESCUE 2 FROM DOWNED PLANE ON ISLAND RULED BY BEARS July 7, 2022 · Noelle Wiehe reposted from https://www.coffeeordie.com/downed-plane-island-bears It’s one thing to rush to rescue a downed plane. It’s another when the aircraft crashes onto an island ruled by big bears. “We know of Montague Island as a spot where they bring like some of the more troubled bears in the state,” US Coast Guard rescue helicopter pilot Lt. Ian Erickson told Coffee or Die Magazine. “That was something in the back of our minds. If there are so many bears, that’s going to be a […]
Rebelle Rally Relies on Iridium
The Rebelle Rally The Rebelle Rally covers 2,500 kilometers of stunning terrain across the Nevada and California desert. Blending the love of driving with the ultimate challenge of precise navigation, the Rebelle tests your skills over 8 days of competition. It is not a race for speed, but a unique and demanding event based on the elements of headings, hidden checkpoints, time, and distance using maps, compass, and roadbook. NO GPS. NO CELL PHONES. EVER.MCLEAN, VA., October 19, 2021 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to share that the Rebelle Rally extended its relationship naming Iridium its official safety and communications partner. The […]
Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons Explained
Tropical Cyclone Amanda The names of the powerful storms that form in the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific—whether hurricane, cyclone, or typhoon—depends on where they form. Tropical Cyclone Amanda was a category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale imaged by NASA’s Aqua satellite. Reposted from: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/hurricanes-cyclones-and-typhoons-explained/ Centuries ago European explorers learned the indigenous word hurakan, signifying evil spirits and weather gods, to describe the storms that battered their ships in the Caribbean. Today, “hurricane” is one of three names for giant, spiraling tropical storms with winds of at least 119 kilometers (74 miles) an hour. Called hurricanes when they develop over the North Atlantic, […]
Rugged Tablets Built for Contractors
The construction industry is facing a growing number of pressures. Tight deadlines and budgets and the need for better collaboration are just a few. Team members need the right technology to keep up to meet the scale of work and cooperation required. Rugged tablets are proving to be the answer. Tablets streamline processes and communication, simplify approvals, and help construction industry professionals stay on top of high-stakes responsibilities in dangerous environments. The Need for a Construction Tablet In many ways, today’s construction industry pressures are not necessarily new. Team members have always had to communicate almost every day to meet tight […]
Satellite Phones as an essential tool after a disaster: Voice as the most basic need
Satellite Phone in a disaster: Sarasota, Florida, United States, Oct. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The importance of satellite communication during and after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Ian. It’s safe to say that today’s businesses and governments couldn’t function without the Internet, voice communication and other forms of modern telecommunications. Everything from running the business to handling finances, logistics, internal and external communications, and utilizing various safety devices. Few, however, appreciate that all these systems are land based and hence vulnerable to the effects of both natural and man-made disasters. When a disaster strikes, cellular infrastructure can be […]