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
How Rugged Mobile Devices Improve Customer Service in Utilities and Field Repair
Utilities are changing in keeping with increasing regulatory and other pressures. Here’s how Rugged Mobile Devices in Utilities Field are helping with asset management and facilitating the journey to digital transformation. The customer-provider relationship in utilities is no longer a passive one-way street. Customers interact with utilities in real time, often through personalized platforms that keep them informed of consumption trends, maintenance/repair, and service problems. In such a landscape, getting customer service right is more important than ever. Given that technicians are the face of the company in the field, technician enablement will play a key role in driving customer […]
Getac ZX10 Rugged Tablet review
Snappy performance hides behind a robust, sturdy shell that delivers in harsh conditions. By Mark Anthony Ramirez published March 06, 2023 (Image: © Future) Laptop Mag Verdict If you’re in the market for a rugged field tablet, the Getac ZX10 is an excellent choice. With perky performance and a daylight-readable display making it perfect for first responders and those in construction. Pros Rugged, durable build quality Readable in daylight display Almost 24-hour battery life Speedy performance Cons You pay a premium for extreme durability Weak audio Why you can trust Laptop Mag Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so […]
Puerto Rico Relief Fund – The power of connecting
We have just heard from APBM Missionary Andy Sharpeta on Viesques Island, Puerto Rico. He was able to borrow the Mayor’s satellite phone to make the call, the only one on the island. Andy, his wife and four children are all safe. Anything built of wood on the island is pretty much gone. They have enough food and water for the time being; most folks do not. Andy has been given a line of credit to get food for distribution to people who are without. He has a small generator that helps for some things, but I imagine that gasoline will be […]
Satellite Phone Rescue – The Meagan McGrath Story
Rescue from the Crevasse – The Meagan McGrath Story “I can’t thank Iridium enough. You helped save my life. The battery of the Iridium phone hung in the whole time. It was my lifeline, truly. The rescue team was able to send me updates on their whereabouts, and eventually came to get me. I was really happy to have had the phone.” Meagan McGrath Meagan McGrath is a Canadian Air Force Major and experienced mountaineer. In December 2009, she departed on a journey to become the first Canadian to solo ski from Hercules Inlet in Antarctica to the South Pole. […]
Mobile Routers for Law Enforcement
In today’s digital world, uninterrupted communication is essential – and even more so within the public safety community. When it comes to first response, every situation has the potential to be critical. To this end, manufacturers have developed Mobile Routers for Law Enforcement. These devices are small, rugged, and ready to be connected to essentially any communications network, leaving the lines of communication open all the time, even when public communication systems are failing. Why does my agency need an in-vehicle gateway or router? Unless you work in an IT-related field, you probably don’t even think twice about your internet connection. In fact, […]
Ogden missionary alive and safe after cyclone in New Zealand
In this image released by the New Zealand Defense Force on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, people stand on a rooftop of a home waiting to be winched to safety by helicopter in the Esk Valley, near Napier, New Zealand. The New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency Tuesday after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the country’s north in what officials described as the nation’s most severe weather event in years. (New Zealand Defense Force via AP) BY JOSH ELLIS KSLTV.com UPDATE: An Ogden missionary is safe, after being out of contact following a cyclone in New Zealand his mother told KSL […]
Law Enforcement Tech Innovations: A Review of the Past and a Move to the Future
After a decade of enormous growth and innovation in law enforcement technology, Getac Video Solutions is building on the past, looking toward the future and anticipating continued development in the years to come. what Law Enforcement Tech Innovations have there been. 9 Innovations Between 2010 and 2020 The 2010s were a tremendous decade for change in police technology, according to James Murphy III, Director of Sales at Getac Video. The reason for the expansion was a combination of technology continuing to advance, the public requesting more transparency from government agencies with the assistance of technology, and the role of the police […]