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.
MSATe G2 Land Mobile Kit
Mobile Printers
Mounts
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 […]
Affordable Satellite Phones: We Test the Best
Satellite phones allow people in remote locations to make phone calls from pretty much anywhere in the world. We dug in to find the best satellite phone and plan for off-grid adventures around the globe. Satellite text messengers are popular tools for backcountry communications. Created as an affordable alternative to satellite phones, the price gap between satellite text and voice services continues to narrow. Monthly voice plans now start as low as $65 — with a free phone. Why text when you can make a voice call? For abbreviated exchanges, a quick SMS message usually works perfectly. For conversations demanding a […]
Groundbreaking AI wildlife camera developed to improve conservation
4 January 2023 Tim van Deursen from Hack The Planet installing an AI-enabled camera trap in Lopé National Park Gabon. Image by Floris Tils. A new project, jointly led by the University of Stirling and Dutch tech for good start-up Hack the Planet, has for the first time developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered wildlife camera that could hugely benefit conservation by identifying real-time animal-human conflict. The technology, which can detect different animal species and humans in real time, has the potential to discover conflicts between people and wildlife, as well as illegal activities in protected areas, and provide live […]
Best Satellite Phones Today
With societies becoming increasingly interconnected, communication holds a vital role in influencing how we interact with one another. Satellite phones have been pivotal in revolutionizing communications by providing robust signals even where traditional cell phone towers fall short — particularly within remote areas where connectivity can be challenging. They leverage geostationary satellites orbiting above the Earth’s atmosphere. They are accessible at any time globally with minimal interference issues and stable high-quality bandwidths that facilitate constant availability, making them perfect for people living off the grid. Our choice for the #1 Best Overall Satellite Phone Today is Iridium 9575 Extreme. Satellite phones […]
Rugged Touchscreen Without Equal
A device’s screen quality is one of the most important elements of the perceived comfort and enjoyment of its usage, especially if it’s a touchscreen. But if your business has never used rugged computers before, touchscreen quality might not be the first or even the second thing you consider when contemplating a purchase. However, it’s really very important – for three reasons. One, rugged devices are meant to be used outside, so their screens must be bright enough to read under sunlight. If they’re not, what you’ll see will effectively be a black screen, rendering this technological investment near useless […]
Peplink Routers save money compared to Cradlepoint
Cellular / Mobile Routers Peplink over Cradlepoint Only pay for the features you need. A savings of 40-60% is possible by switching from Cradlepoint to Peplink. Same great performance. Let us guide you through your options Call 919-575-4600 See more routers, click here Peplink BR1 Mini (HW3) Reviews: Peplink has a rating of 4.8 stars with 102 reviews. Price: less than half of Cradlepoint WiFi Range: 250-300′ through walls, much greater unobstructed Certified Networks: AT&T T-Mobile FirstNet Verizon Detailed Specs Cradlepoint IBR900 Reviews: Cradlepoint has a rating of 4.5 stars with 86 reviews. Price: more than double Peplink WiFi Range: 150-200′ through walls, much greater […]
Factors Impacting the Utilities Sector Today and Tomorrow
The utilities sector has undergone fundamental shifts in the past few years. While traditionally, work processes have been chiefly manually recorded, digitalization has been helping garner efficiencies in incremental ways. Rugged mobile tablets, connected to enterprise asset management systems and resource planning software, have decreased errors and time inefficiencies associated with all-manual processes. But this is not enough. External forces such as labor shortage, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change are just a few that will strain the utilities industry. Utilities must get more innovative and embrace digital transformation more thoroughly to meet these challenges. A few factors have already shaped how […]