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  Public Safety - Emergency Satellite Internet & Phone
Page Updated May 10, 2013
Sales - 800.773.7168 U.S.
001.805.783.4600 Int.
     
 
Satellite Means Assured Internet & Phone Connectivity
Satellite communication surpasses any cellular or other wireless service because it is not affected by any localized conditions such as floods, power outages, fires, back-hoe digs, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, or other disasters. Satellite coverage is universal with no dead zones as long as you can see the high southern sky.

Mobile Truck with VSAT Dish
Toughsat VSAT - Mobile Satellite Internet
Prices Starting at $13,999
Ground Control manufactures a full line of Toughsat mobile VSAT satellite Internet systems that mount on any rig roof. These mobile dishes are one-button easy to operate, and deliver performance grade high-speed satellite Internet from anywhere.
Mobile Satellite Systems
Public Safety Mobile Internet Service Plans
   
Flyaway VSAT - Ground Mounted
Flyaway Toughsat - A Case-Based Mobile VSAT
Prices Starting at $16,249
The Flyaway Toughsat case is a full size portable satellite system that is easily setup and operated by one person and transported from the back of an SUV. The Flyaway Toughsat Includes a 100' foot Wi-Fi access point for any in-range devices. It may also be mounted on a vehicle roof rack for full operation.
Link to Flyaway Toughsat
   
Multi-Purpose Communications Trailer
T-100 Multi-Purpose Communications Trailer
Prices Starting at $27,998
Our multi-purpose Toughsat T-100 VSAT Communications Trailer will place a half-mile radius Wi-Fi Internet access point at any location with Internet speeds of 5Mbps down x 2Mbps up. Provides continuous power with onboard generator. This lightweight trailer is quite easy to operate and can be transported by any vehicle/truck with a 2" tow ball.
Link to T-100 Communications Trailer
   
VoIP Phone - Emergency Plans
Phone Service Over Satellite
$89.95 /mo for 1000 minutes (with Guaranteed CIR)

Ground Control's VoIP phones and phone service can instantly place 1 to 10 phones in the field when using our VSAT satellite service. Plug-and-play simplicity and reduced cost VoIP guaranteed phone service for public safety organizations. These phones perform like the phone on any desk complete with voicemail, caller ID, call forwarding, etc.
Link to Emergency Phone Service
   
Fixed Satellite Solutions
Fixed Location Satellite Solutions
Complete Professional Grade VSAT Systems
Ground Control specializes in performance grade satellite equipment and service. We are a single source provider for all of your communication needs and we have special VSAT pricing just for public safety organizations..
Link to Public Safety Fixed VSAT Service

Ground Control has special service pricing for emergency organizations
We understand most public safety organizations do not require 24 x 7 connectivity, so we have created high-speed Emergency Mobile Responder "EMR" occasional use service packages that includes any 10 calendar days per month of unlimited connectivity for one low monthly price.

  EMR Mobile VSAT Performance Plans by iDirect
10-Day Unlimited Plans - Safety Organizations Only
  Plan Name
  Mobile Dishes Only
  Transfer Speeds
  (download x upload)
In-Plan Monthly
Transfer
Overage Costs
(USD)
Monthly Price
(USD)
  Mobile EMR 3   3Mb Down x 1Mb Up Includes 10 calendar days unlimited use per month Add'l days billed
at $59 per day
$279
  Mobile EMR 5   5Mb Down x 2Mb Up Includes 10 calendar days unlimited use per month Add'l days billed
at $69 per day
$389
  Mobile EMR Plus   3Mb Down x 1Mb Up
  CIR 400x400 Kbps
Includes 10 calendar days unlimited use per month Add'l days billed
at $579 per day
$1,349
  Mobile EMR Max   5Mb Down x 2Mb Up
  CIR 400x400 Kbps
Includes 10 calendar days unlimited use per month Add'l days billed
at $579 per day
$1,649
  Additional Mobile VSAT Services
  Dual Matrix
  Dual Satellites
 Dual Satellites, Dual Teleports, Dual Hubs, Dual Backbones. Dual Matrix
 uses two completely different satellite infrastructures to maintain the
 ultimate in connectivity. Available for mobile dishes only.
add 20%
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  10-Day VoIP Phone   20 x 20 Kbps
  20Kbps CIR Included
Includes 10 calendar days + 1000 minutes (16.6 hours) Add'l days billed
at $20 per day.
$89.95
Info Link
  10-Day FoIP FAX   80 x 80 Kbps
  80Kbps CIR Included
Includes 10 calendar days + 1000 minutes (16.6 hours) Add'l days billed
at $20 per day.
$129.95
Info Link
  Citrix Use   Includes CIR Custom Packages   call
  Specialty Apps   Includes CIR Custom Packages   call
  Advanced Network   Ground Control offers many Advanced Satellite Networking solutions Info Link
► A calendar day begins at 12:00 Midnight GMT - Use unlimited days at any time during the month.
CIR (committed information rate) is a dedicated "unshared" channel.
► The Mobile EMR 3 and EMR 5 plans do not allow video streaming.
► Mobile EMR Plus & Max Plans include 400x400 Kbps CIR Duplex guaranteed speeds for VOIP, Video, Etc...
► The 10-Day VoIP Plan includes 20 x 20 Kbps CIR and 1000 minutes. Additional minutes billed at $0.04 cents
.

 
  Dual Matrix Service
A Fully Redundant Satellite Infrastructure

   
 
Ground Control's two North American teleports service two different high-performance satellites that operate independent of each other. With the Dual Matrix Service, a single mobile satellite dish may connect with either of the satellites at any time, no matter the plan they subscribe to. more
Dual Satellites
Dual Teleports
Dual Hubs
Dual Networks
Dual Backbones

One Mobile Dish


Fixed Emergency Satellite Dish
Fixed Location Internet & Phone
If and when disaster strikes in your area, maintain a backup broadband Internet and multi-phone connection. Our EOC On-Demand satellite connectivity packages are priced for public safety organizations.
Fixed Satellite Equipment

  fixed iconFixed Locations - Station & Headquarters Emergency Internet & Phone
  Plan Name
  Fixed Dishes Only
  Transfer Speeds
  (download x upload)
In-Plan Monthly
Transfer
On-Demand
Overage Costs
Monthly Price
(USD)
  EOC Recovery
  Charged by the day
  3Mb Down x 1Mb Up
100 Kilobits every 20
minutes for idle use.
Unlimited use at
$75 per day.
$279
  EOC Recovery Max
  Charged by the day
  5Mb Down x 2 Mb Up 100 Kilobits every 20
minutes for idle use.
Unlimited use at
$75 per day.
$399
  EOC Recovery
  Charged by the MB
  3Mb Down x 1Mb Up
100 MB per month $0.29 per MB $269
  EOC Recovery Max
  Charged by the MB
  5Mb Down x 2Mb Up 100 MB per month $0.29 per MB $399
  Additional Fixed VSAT Services
  10-Day VoIP Phone   20 x 20 Kbps
  20Kbps CIR Included
Includes 10 calendar days + 1000 minutes (16.6 hours) Add'l days billed
at $20 per day.
$89.95
Info Link
  10-Day FoIP FAX   80 x 80 Kbps
  80Kbps CIR Included
Includes 10 calendar days + 1000 minutes (16.6 hours) Add'l days billed
at $20 per day.
$129.95
Info Link
  Citrix Use   Includes CIR Custom Packages   call
  Specialty Apps   Includes CIR Custom Packages   call
Charged by the day usage is charged by the calendar day (A calendar day starts at Midnight GMT).
Charged by the day plans will not trigger daily rate if idle usage stays under 100 kilobits every 20 minutes.
Charged by the MB On-Demand Plans are charged by the Megabyte over the 100MB monthly allotment.
► Video Streaming is allowed on Charged by MB plans, but not on the Charged by the day plans.
► CIR (guaranteed speeds) are available on all plans. Please call for more information.


Add 10% Off - Bundled Pricing for Mobile & Fixed Combo - Add an additional 10% off equipment purchased when you order both a fixed and mobile solution from Ground Control.

Satellite Network Center
Satellite Networking Solutions
Ground Control offers a number of satellite networking solutions for your organization including Hybrid, Point-To-Point and Total Private Networking. Satellite Networking Solutions with Ground Control.


 Other VSAT Plan Options
  VOIP Phone - Full Month
  Standard Phone Service
1000 Minutes (16.6 hours) per month, then $0.04 a minute.
Optimized low-latency voice calling over satellite.
$49.95
More Info
  Seasonal Service Plan
Some iDirect plans can be active for 6 months per year.
(Requires minimum 2 year term)
Half Annual Price
  Month-to-Month
  Service Plans
Some iDirect plans may be purchased on a month-to-month
basis with a slightly higher service rate per month.
Please Call
  Custom CIR Purchase CIR (Committed Information Rate)
of any size for guaranteed unshared speeds.
Please Call


Fixed Satellite Equipment

iDirect Satellite Package - Complete with Installation
A popular fixed satellite solution uses the Evolution X3 satellite gateway connected to our 1.2 Meter satellite dish with a 4 or 6 watt BUC (transmitter) on a non-penetrating mount, or ground mounted pole.
iDirect Satellite System
This system will deliver Internet connection speeds of 5Mbps down by 2Mbps up, using dynamic contention ratios over our iDirect network (in North America). It will also allow for 1 to 10 VoIP phones to connect with crystal clear communications. Learn why thousands of organizations upgrade their satellite service with us.


Other Popular Public Safety Communication Solutions

BGAN Terminals  
Portable Satellite Terminals - BGAN
Prices start at - $1,650
These portable satellite terminals provide instant broadband Internet and phone no matter where it is located. BGAN terminals are favored by many first-responders and public safety organizations because they do not require expertise to point and use.
BGAN Portable Terminals


BGAN Hardened Case Solution  
Carry Portable BGAN Internet & Phone
Prices starting at $2,133
A BGAN ready-case places a BGAN portable satellite terminal in a hardened all-weather case. Everything is included for creating a mobile office in any location in minutes. BGAN Ready Cases are excellent for backup communication and portability.
BGAN Hardened Cases


Satellite Phones  
Satellite Phone - Data Phone
Iridium Extreme Price - $1,495
The Iridium Extreme satellite phone works in any disaster area anywhere and with the Axcesspoint personal hotspot, it includes low-speed Internet access for smartphones. Ground Control specializes in airtime and Internet service we support 24-7.
Iridium Extreme Satellite Phone


In-Motion Vehicle Internet  
In-Motion Internet & Phone
Prices starting at $6,100
BGAN In-Motion systems offer broadband Internet and phone as well as a Wi-Fi access point to any in-range device, moving or parked. An excellent solution for communication from a command vehicle.
BGAN In-Motion Systems


The Football Global Hotspot  
MCD 4800 - Hotspot In A Case
Simply place the closed MCD 4800 watertight case under an open sky, and turn it on. In a minute it automatically becomes a broadband satellite connection with a wireless access for any in-range device up to 6 hours on a single charge.
MCD-4800 Information


BGAN Link Outpost  
High Usage BGAN Service
Inmarsat recently introduced "BGAN LINK" which is high-usage (5 to 15 Gigabytes) of BGAN service per month for remote offices at fixed locations. These terminals can be installed by anyone, use very low power, and provide, Internet, phone, SMS texting, Fax, ISDN and streaming services as well..

BGAN Link Service


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Toughsats on Trailers
 
Toughsat on top
 
Fire and Rescue Communications
 
Wireless Rally Point
 
Flyaway VSAT Case
 
Mobile VSAT Trailer
 
Flyaway in SUV
 
Mobile Communications Trailer
 
Flyaway Rolling VSAT
 
Flyaway VSAT on ground
 
VoIP Phone Over Satellite
 
VoIP Phone Operators
 
Mobile Enclosed Communications Trailer
 
Firetruck with VSAT dish
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
Questions?  800-773-7168 (U.S.)  |  805-783-4600  |  sales@groundcontrol.com
 
 
     
Emergency Command Vehicle  
A Hazmat vehicle with a Ground Control .98 Meter Toughsat XP Satellite system.
 
This Mississippi Command truck with a stowed mobile dish providing support for a landing of Air Force One.

Mobile Command Center Rig   Health Department Trailer
Mobile command centers use the Toughsat systems for both Internet and VoIP phone communication.
The Toughsat XP on top of a Department of Health and Human Services task force rig.
Mobile Classroom  
Command Vehicles can have a variety of looks inside. Please contact a Ground Control sales representative for options.
 
A Mobile Command Post may all connect to the wireless network if within a 100 foot radius of the mobile command vehicle or trailer.
Sheriff Trailer  
The Malheur County Sheriff in Oregon deploys a Toughsat XP for a mobile command station.

 
First responder command vehicles, like these shown here can set up communications from any location.
Mobile Communications Command Trailer   Mobile Command Post
Installation of a Toughsat XP .98 meter dish on top of a mobile command center.
 
A Toughsat XP .98 Meter system on a Mobile Emergency Command Vehicle.
Satellite VSAT Trailer   Mobile VSAT Trailer
Any of our mobile satellite dishes are easily installed at your location, even on top of small trailers.
 
Mobile command centers do not need to be expensive to own and operate. A modified trailer with a generator and air-conditioner serves as an effective and efficient field-operation unit.
Toughsat XP Stowed   Toughsat XP Deployed
The Toughsat XP .98 and 1.2 meter dishes show to below 12". Great for vehicle clearance issues.
 
The Toughsat XP has a fairly small footprint on top of a roof. The boom will swing over most items.
 
The Emery County Sheriff mobile command post with a Ground Control mobile dish during the Utah mining disaster.
 
The Illinois National Guard uses a Tractor-Trailer combination allowing them to create two mobile command posts.
  Two Communications Specialists operate from inside of a mobile command vehicle
This rig packs both a 2.8 meter dish and a smaller mobile dish mounted on a plate above an air conditioner.
  In addition to broadband Internet, many organizations also purchase their VoIP phone service with us.
Flyaway Portable Satellite Internet  
This Fire and Rescue truck is outfitted with a roof mounted Toughsat XP and next to is a deployed Flyaway Case system. Both systems operate identically.
 
The Case-Based Flyaway Toughsat is contained in three pieces, and is easily transported or shipped and operated by one person.
Toughsat T-100 Mobile Communications VSAT Trailer   Sling Lift Toughsat T-100 Trailer
The T-100 Toughsat Trailer, manufactured by Ground Control is a self-contained mobile satellite system that includes a high-gain antenna for a half-mile connectivity radius.
 
The T-100 trailer's light weight means it can be transported via helicopter sling load. Set up a remote communications post where roads are impassible.
     
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