As demand for LEO satellite connectivity surges, Starlink has reached capacity in parts of Australia, resulting in waiting lists for customers in key regions of Western Australia and Queensland. While this highlights the growing need for reliable satellite services, it also underscores the limitations of relying on a single provider for connectivity.
Since Starlink’s entry into the Australian market, regional and remote businesses have been quick to take advantage of their LEO offering thanks to competitive pricing and speed of delivery. For regional and remote businesses, reliable connectivity is mission-critical, and, for businesses in the affected regions, waiting is not an option.
Businesses relying on satellite connectivity should evaluate solutions based on:
Reliability: Does the provider offer service-level guarantees?
Flexibility: Can the solution scale to support multiple sites?
Redundancy: Is there a backup system for seamless operations during outages?
These considerations are vital in Australia, where challenging terrain and weather demand robust connectivity solutions and the technology that supports it.
OneWeb provides a compelling alternative for businesses that can’t afford to wait. It offers solutions designed for rapid deployment and enterprise-grade reliability, ensuring businesses stay connected when it matters most.
Rapid Deployment: OneWeb systems are ready to go, whether for single sites, multi-site pools, or mobile setups.
Enterprise-Grade Service: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) guarantee uptime and reliability.
Management Tools: Platforms like Horizon enable real-time control and optimisation.
Multi-Site Scalability: Pooling plans share bandwidth across locations, avoiding overpayment for unused capacity.
Pairing LEO solutions like OneWeb with GEO satellites enhances resilience and performance. A multi-orbit setup provides:
Redundancy: Failover ensures connectivity during adverse conditions.
Optimisation: Low latency from LEO complements GEO’s wide coverage.
Control: Integration into existing networks, backed by management tools.
Starlink’s waiting lists are a reminder of the growing demand for LEO satellite services. Businesses should act now to avoid downtime and ensure readiness for challenges such as cyclone season or the mining industry’s year-end shutdown.
To understand your options, please reach out to a member of the Orion team through the website, at sales@orionsat.com.au or call 1800 063123.