26/4/2023

AST Networks Australia provided the client a with BGAN Explorer 325 to provide in-vehicle satellite data and voice communications

Client Requirements

1. Mobile telecommunications system specially designed for vehicles which could provide essential data and voice communications for their project operations in remote locations.
2. The Australian based client had a diverse portfolio of projects primarily focus on engineering, building, water, rail and energy.
3. Ongoing mobile telecommunications system for remote project sites which could be deployed very quickly.
4. Multiple remote projects requiring a system which provides vehicle satellite voice and data communications when on the move.
5. Provide their project teams with a WIFI ‘hotspot’, whilst the vehicle was stationary with engine turned off, to enable connection into the company's network system to communicate business-critical communication.

Challenges

1. Projects located in remote geography where there is either unreliable or no form of present telecommunications available.
2. Required a robust reliable system to easily reach harsh, remote and rugged (often off-road) project locations.
3. A system which could provide both telecommunications on-the-move and when stationary.
4. To have an economic and affordable satellite communications solution.

AST Networks Australia Solutions

AST Networks Australia provided the client a with BGAN Explorer 325 to provide in-vehicle satellite data and voice communications (when on the move), combined with providing their project teams a wi-fi hot spot for business-critical communications (whilst vehicle was stationary and engine switched off).

The client's Toyota Prado 4WD used BGAN Explorer 325 to communicate on-the-move. This supports greater workforce productivity and provides the ability to get the job done no matter how remote their project, ensuring they are never out of touch.

Furthermore, this work can be done whether travelling at high speed or stationary.

In Summary the BGAN Explorer 325 provides customers with:

Fast connectivity

Fast connectivity with data speeds of up to 384kbps over standard IP and up to 128kbps streaming. Business operations demand a fast connection with the confidence that it won’t be interrupted when traveling within harsh environments. This allows connectivity in places previously unavailable and has opened new applications for on-the-move communications.

Easy to deploy

The easy to deploy terminal is as simple as placing the antenna on the roof of the vehicle, connect it and your PC to the terminal and you have a mobile communication hub. All this without having the cost and time of sending technicians and engineers out to remote sites.

Compact form

At 35cm in diameter, 12cm high and weighing just 3.6kg, the BGAN Explorer 325 is the smallest vehicular BGAN antenna on the market.

Data usage management

AST Networks Australia provided an economic solution by managing the data from the BGAN, ensuring no ‘bill shock’ and unnecessary access.

The Explorer 325 is an ideal solution for remote mobile teams requiring reliable, easily deployable voice and data satellite communications. AST Networks Australia are pleased we are able to help with a great solution to meet communication requirements out in the harsh, remote Australian outback.