{"title":"Satellite Networks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSatellite Networks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine off-grid connectivity, wherever cellular and radio networks can't reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatellite networks provide voice, data, messaging, and internet coverage across New Zealand's most remote farms, forests, mountains, and coastal waters. Whether you need broadband internet, a satellite phone, or a compact safety messenger, understanding the available networks helps you choose the right service for where you actually work and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain satellite networks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarlink\u003c\/strong\u003e: high-speed, low-latency internet from a low Earth orbit constellation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIridium\u003c\/strong\u003e: true pole-to-pole voice, messaging, and SOS coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInmarsat\u003c\/strong\u003e: reliable global voice and data, strong for maritime and long battery life handsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobalstar\u003c\/strong\u003e: affordable messaging and tracking, the network behind the SPOT range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and remote broadband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatellite phones and two-way messengers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaritime and offshore communications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle and asset tracking beyond cellular range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay connected wherever the job takes you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Talk to Mobile Systems about the right satellite solution for your communication, tracking, or data needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"starlink-satellite-network","title":"Starlink Satellite Network","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStarlink Satellite Network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-speed, low-latency internet from a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarlink is SpaceX's satellite internet network, delivering broadband-speed data anywhere in New Zealand with a clear view of the sky, including rural properties, worksites, and vessels well beyond cellular and fibre reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional geostationary satellite internet, Starlink's low Earth orbit satellites mean much lower latency, making it suitable for video calls, cloud-based business systems, and everyday browsing, not just basic email and messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural homes, farms, and lifestyle blocks with no fibre or poor ADSL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction sites and temporary work camps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine vessels and remote work vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup internet for businesses that can't afford downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Earth orbit satellites\u003c\/strong\u003e means dramatically lower latency than older satellite 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