Transforming healthcare in Remote Areas
Always-on connectivity when every second counts
Medical teams often operate in unpredictable environments. In more remote or off-grid areas the connectivity they rely on may fail. Any gap in communications can delay life-saving decisions, lead to unnecessary hospital admissions, and put strain on already limited resources. For emergency services especially, the ability to share real-time data and consult with clinicians is not a luxury—it’s mission-critical.
The Challenge
Traditional mobile networks are designed for urban and suburban coverage, leaving vast rural and off-grid regions underserved. Where emergency teams lose connectivity, they face three major issues:
- Delayed decision-making: Without real-time patient data, clinicians cannot advise on treatment in the field
- Resource inefficiency: Patients are often transported to hospitals unnecessarily, consuming time and capacity
- Operational risk: Lack of secure communication compromises coordination during critical incidents
Critical needs
Emergency services require a solution that guarantees:
- Reliable, secure connectivity anywhere
- Live data exchange between field teams and clinicians
- Scalable capacity for sudden spikes in demand
OUR solution
Our collaboration with local partners IP Access and Dejero delivers always-on, off-grid coverage through advanced satellite and hybrid networking technology, benefitting citizens in NY State, USA. This ensures uninterrupted connectivity for emergency vehicles and field teams, regardless of location.
Key Features:
- Assured and self-managed network access to ensure prioritised communications traffic for authorised personnel in the field and on-the-move
- Secured, high-capacity network for mission-critical use
- Dynamic bandwidth allocation during emergencies
THE IMPACT
- Ability to modernise services, meet standards and protect communities
- Emergency teams can improve diagnosis and treatment in-situ and on-the-move with the help of remote clinicians
- Outcomes and recovery times for patients are improved
- Immediate on-site treatment can avoid hospitalisation and associated costs