First Responders
There’s no better example of communications challenges truly being a matter of life or death than those faced by first responders.
Determining the best course of action, coordinating and managing resources, keeping everyone on the team in the loop all rely being “on the air.”
Success is measured in quick response times, immediacy and the ability to access real-time Internet voice, video and date information, whether from a command center, news source or weather station. A solid emergency communications plan is first priority in any effective disaster relief effort.
Heavily damaged or destroyed terrestrial networks can put entire regions into a total communications blackout. Even if part of the infrastructure is operational, lines quickly become overtaxed, making communications nearly impossible.
Rapidly deployable satellite broadband is crucial, often holding the only key to mission critical information. First responders need:
- Mobile, rapid deployment of broadband over satellite with availability under virtually any conditions
- Secure voice, data, Internet and video applications on demand in any location to keep everyone on the team up to speed
- Equipment that is easy to transport, maintain and configure on the fly, backed by a centralized, user-friendly intelligent network management system able to customize services to meet individual requirements in the field
Today, iGT hubs and routers support the work of first responders around the world, providing rugged, flexible equipment that’s quickly activated under any conditions, anywhere it’s needed.