Connect and Manage Remote Equipment
The i-cell range helps businesses connect meters, RTUs, payment terminals, alarms and other remote systems using established interfaces and modern cellular technologies. It can support both new deployments and upgrades to equipment that previously relied on older 2G or 3G services.
For mobile or especially remote applications, selected Ground Control devices can combine cellular and satellite connectivity. These solutions use cellular networks where available and retain satellite as a backup when coverage is weak or unavailable.
Cellular Connectivity for Installed Equipment
The i-cell range provides compact cellular communications for meters, RTUs, payment terminals, alarms and other equipment that needs to exchange data with a remote platform.
Designed for straightforward integration, i-cell devices support established serial interfaces and can be supplied in different formats to suit new installations or upgrades to existing equipment. They are used across utility monitoring, vending, security, energy management and wider telemetry applications.
Multi-network and eUICC options help maintain service as operators retire older network technologies, reducing the disruption and engineering work involved in moving existing estates from 2G to LTE, LTE-M or NB-IoT.
Hybrid Cellular / Satellite Tracking Devices
These popular tracking and messaging devices are being used all over the world in aircraft, rotorcraft, fishing fleets, yacht races, cargo ships, haulage fleets and more.
They’re extremely similar, with the chief difference being that the waterproof RockFLEET is designed for permanent installation, whereas the RockAIR can be carried on / off as needed.
Hybrid IoT / M2M Data Extraction Devices
Some applications need the cost efficiency of cellular connectivity without losing access to critical data when equipment moves beyond terrestrial coverage.
Our hybrid IoT options include the Iridium 9604, a compact module combining LTE-M, Iridium SBD and GNSS for developers building connected products for mixed coverage environments. We also offer terminals and gateways for higher volume data, remote monitoring and resilient communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several of Ground Control’s proprietary devices are able to use both mobile data and satellite connections to transmit and receive data. They will use mobile data when within range, and switch to satellite for remote areas.
This means users pay less, as mobile network connectivity is lower cost than satellite, but don’t miss out on the complete reliability offered by leveraging satellite communication.
The Intelligent Cellular (i-Cell) division of Ground Control has developed a SMART solution to automatically switch from 2G to LTE spectrum encompassing eUICC technology. Our technology works in a wide range of industries, most notably Utilities but also from Vending to Security and Energy management.
With the proposed sunsetting of the 2G and 3G networks throughout the World at different times, there needs to be technology in place that can automatically switch seamlessly between the older generation to the new.
Utilising Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card technology (eUICC) makes the transition to Long-Term Evolution – LTE – CATM1 & NB-IoT – easy and robust. This is the heart of the i-Cell range of cellular products.
Our mobile airtime packages offer a range of flexible contracts and bundles. From a single SIM with coverage in over 160 countries to fixed price options for data and SMS roaming, we’ve got you covered.
Fraud protection and active bill management means you need never worry about costs. We’ll keep you informed and help you manage your account securely.
Would you like to know more?
Our i-Cell team are standing by to answer any questions you might have about our pure-play cellular IoT technology.
And if you’d like more information on our hybrid mobile network / satellite IoT and tracking solutions, simply complete the form. One of our expert team will respond with no pressure, impartial advice.