Cell Over Satellite
Every mobile phone on site can make and receive calls transported via satellite.
Just like normal.
How Does It Work?
What is Cell Over Satellite Service?
Cell Over Satellite installs a small satellite dish at your facility or campus. The dish is connected to the internet in another part of the country, typically more than 1,000 miles away. The internet over satellite service can be extended throughout your entire facility wirelessly using your existing Wi-Fi access points.
You could be in California but your mobile device will be connected to your wireless provider's network in Missouri, thereby bypassing failed towers, network overcrowding, infrastructure failure and any number of regional issues.
The satellite connection at your facility is monitored 24/7. If your connection to the satellite goes down, you are notified. You are also sent up-time analytic reports that show any downtime.
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Small Organization Plan
This service turns every cell phone on your location into a satellite phone and restores internet service in the event of a cell tower, landline, or internet infrastructure failure.
What's included
Frequently asked questions
Have more questions about how our system works? Here are some of the most common ones below.
How does this compare with just adding a couple of satellite phones?
Adding a couple of satellite phones will be more expensive, won't give your entire team the ability to use their cell phones in the event of an outage, and it won't allow them all to use the internet.
Who are your competitors?
We don't have any. We're the only company offering this service in the United States. Our technology is proprietary and patented.
What is the quality of a voice call over satellite?
The quality won't be as good as a normal call on a landline or cell phone, but you can communicate effectively. We offer the ability to schedule a demo with us to check the quality yourself before you make your purchase.
How can I tell if my phone is connected to satellite?
You can test what network your phone is connected to with a site like SpeedTest.net. It will provide you with all the metrics you need, such as network name and provider, download speed, upload speed, etc.
How many calls can be made at one time?
Anywhere from 25 to 50 calls can be made simultaneously off of a single satellite connection. Many times more can text message or email.
How is the signal spread across the facility?
The satellite connection will use your existing wi-fi access points on a dedicated SSID network. The label for users to see on their phones (SSID) should be something obvious, such as “cell over satellite” or “satellite wifi”. Turn on wi-fi calling on your cell phone and switch to this network to enable satellite calling.
Why is Cell Over Satellite Service Monitored?
Because we're dedicated to ensuring that you're prepared for phone and internet outages, we want to make sure you know immediately if there are any problems with the connection. It's simple for a cable to be unplugged on your end, the modem to suddenly fail, etc. We want your system ready to use when you need it, so if the connection is severed, you'll know immediately.
