Posted on October 05, 2026 by Guy Arnold
One of the most important things to understand about satellite communication is also one of the simplest: Your device needs to be able to “see” the sky. If you have ever switched on a satellite...
Posted on September 21, 2026 by Guy Arnold
Buying a satellite phone, hotspot or communication device is only half of the equation. To actually use it when you’re beyond cellular coverage, you need the right satellite airtime plan behind it. That’s where things can...
Posted on September 07, 2026 by Guy Arnold
September is National Preparedness Month, making it a good time to the question: if the power went out and your normal phone service stopped working tomorrow, how would you communicate? Emergency preparedness isn't only about stocking food,...
Posted on July 20, 2026 by Guy Arnold
Satellite equipment is designed to give you voice and data communication abilities beyond the reach of typical cellular networks, but it does not operate in exactly the same way as a regular mobile phone. A...
Posted on July 06, 2026 by Guy Arnold
"Satellite phones are expensive." It's one of the biggest misconceptions in satellite communications. Yes, a satellite phone costs more upfront than the average smartphone. But once you look beyond the purchase price, the ongoing costs...
Posted on June 22, 2026 by Guy Arnold
When Apple introduced Emergency SOS via satellite, it changed the conversation around outdoor safety. For the first time, millions of people suddenly had access to satellite emergency messaging from a device already in their pocket....
Posted on June 08, 2026 by Guy Arnold
For decades, telemetry systems have helped organizations monitor and manage remote assets. Whether tracking water levels in a reservoir, monitoring the health of a pipeline, or collecting data from critical infrastructure, telemetry has become an...
Posted on May 26, 2026 by Guy Arnold
When most people think about satellite tracking, they picture mountaineers, ocean sailors, or remote explorers crossing some of the harshest environments on Earth. While satellite tracking has become a vital safety tool for adventure travel,...
Posted on May 11, 2026 by Guy Arnold
Remote infrastructure projects rarely operate in ideal environments. Whether it’s a utility upgrade in a rural location, a temporary construction compound, a pipeline inspection project, or a renewable energy installation, field teams are often expected to...
Posted on April 27, 2026 by Guy Arnold
The Problem Most Businesses Don’t See Coming Most organisations don’t realise they have an asset visibility problem until something goes missing. Not necessarily stolen, not even permanently lost, more like unaccounted for. A container that...
