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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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$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 |
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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 |
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.
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Mobile Dishes Only |
Transfer Speeds
(download x upload) |
In-Plan Monthly
Transfer |
Overage Costs
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Monthly
Price
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| 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
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| 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
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| Citrix Use |
Includes CIR |
Custom Packages |
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| Specialty Apps |
Includes CIR |
Custom Packages |
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| Advanced Network |
Ground Control offers many Advanced Satellite Networking solutions |
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► 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. |
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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 |
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
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100 Kilobits every 20
minutes for idle use. |
Unlimited use at
$75 per day. |
$279
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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
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100 MB per month |
$0.29 per MB |
$269
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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
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| Citrix Use |
Includes CIR |
Custom Packages |
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| Specialty Apps |
Includes CIR |
Custom Packages |
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► 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.
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- Add an additional 10% off
equipment purchased when you order both a fixed and mobile solution from Ground Control. |
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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.
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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
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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. |
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Fixed Satellite Equipment
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.
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. |
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Other Popular Public Safety Communication Solutions
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Link to Ground Control Products & Services
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A Hazmat vehicle with a Ground Control .98 Meter Toughsat XP Satellite system.
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This Mississippi Command
truck with a stowed mobile dish providing support for a landing of
Air Force One.
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The Toughsat XP on top of a Department of Health and Human Services task force rig. |
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Command Vehicles can have a variety of looks inside. Please contact a Ground Control sales representative for options. |
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A Mobile Command Post
may all connect to the wireless network if within a 100
foot
radius of the mobile command vehicle or trailer. |
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The Malheur County Sheriff in Oregon deploys a Toughsat XP for a mobile command station.
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First responder command
vehicles, like these shown here can set up communications
from any location.
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Installation of a Toughsat XP .98 meter dish on top of a mobile command center. |
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A Toughsat XP .98 Meter system on a Mobile Emergency Command Vehicle.
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Any of our mobile satellite dishes are easily installed at your location, even on top of small trailers. |
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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. |
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The Toughsat XP .98 and 1.2 meter dishes show to below 12". Great for vehicle clearance issues. |
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The Toughsat XP has a fairly small footprint on top of a roof. The boom will swing over most items. |
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The Emery County Sheriff
mobile command post with a Ground Control mobile dish during the Utah mining disaster.
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The Illinois National
Guard uses a Tractor-Trailer combination allowing them to create
two mobile command posts.
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This rig packs both a 2.8 meter dish and a smaller mobile dish mounted on a plate above an air conditioner.
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In addition to broadband Internet, many organizations also purchase their VoIP phone service with us. |
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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.
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The Case-Based Flyaway Toughsat is contained in three pieces, and is easily transported or shipped and operated by one person.
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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. |
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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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