Staying connected when on the move

Whilst telcos state there is mobile coverage for some 99% of Australia’s population, this only equates to approximately 38% of Australia’s landmass, and some of this coverage requires antennas and/or mobile repeaters.

Here are some options to provide Australia wide coverage, improve the current mobile coverage or simply chat to your friends and family via radio.

Satellite Communications – All of Australia

• Apple iPhone – https://support.apple.com/en-au/101573 – Newer model Apple iPhones (from model 14 & above can access Emergency SMS via Globalstar satellites. Free for two years.
• AirAgri – Your Lifeguard in the Bush – https://www.airagri.com.au/
• Connected Farms Farmers Friend – https://www.connectedfarms.co/farmers-friend-sat
• Garmin inReach Messenger – satellite communicator https://www.garmin.com/en-AU/c/outdoor-recreation/satellite-communicators/
• Iridium App messaging, SOS and GPS coords.
• Satellite Push to Talk – www.pivotel.com.au/products/satellite-push-to-talk/
• Satellite Phone – Iridium (LEO) or Inmarsat (GEO) e.g. https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/mobile-satellite or https://www.pivotel.com.au/products/satellite-phones/#explore-satellite-phones There are also devices that work with your mobile for a full phone/text service.
• SPOT Gen4 – https://www.findmespot.com/en-au/products-services/spot-gen4 GlobalStar SOS and GPS cords
• Spot X – https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/spot-x Globalstar GPS tracking and Messaging via App and dedicated U.S. mobile number.  2-way satellite messenger
• Starlink Mini/Roam – portable satellite service – www.starlink.com/au/roam Satellite Wi-Fi data.
• Zoleo – https://www.zoleo.com/en-au Iridium App messaging, SOS and GPS coords.

Low Earth Orbit Direct to Device.

Please visit this page for all the details – https://birrraus.com/direct-to-handset-direct-to-device-technology/

Mobile Network Communications – Hotspot mobile network using external antenna(s)

• Zetifi Rover – https://zetifi.com/products/zetirover-f/ Mobile hotspot.
• Zetifi RoverX – https://zetifi.com/products/zetirover-x/ Mobile hotspot.
• Cel-Fi ROAM R41 – MNO approved 4G/ 5G mobile booster/ repeater. See Telstra, Powertec and RFI technologies & retail providers. The Cel-Fi GO ROAM R41 supports one frequency band at a time. Bands (frequencies): LTE B28 (700Mhz), LTE/ 3G/LTE B5 (850Mhz), LTE/3G B8 (900Mhz), LTE B3 (1900Mhz), LTE B1 (2100Mhz) & LTE B7 (2600Mhz).
• Network Hoist – https://carwifi.com.au/ Mobile hotspot.
• Connected Farms CommsXtend – https://www.connectedfarms.co/commsxtend.au Mobile hotspot.

Non-mobile communications

• CB radio – Short distance non-private on farm and back to base voice communications.
• HF radio – https://vks737.radio/ Emergency voice communication Australia wide.
• Emergency Beacon – https://beacons.amsa.gov.au/about/how-they-work.asp Distress beacon Australia wide.

Note 1: Professional installation is recommended for the best experience. Seek advice from your kit supplier.

Note 2: Where possible use the best quality, wideband, high gain, ‘knock-down’ antenna(s). A twin mobile antenna solution supports MIMO, providing an improvement in reliability & faster data connection.

*Please note, while all care has been taken in compiling BIRRR documents, we recommend that you check with the company providing the equipment for the latest features and costs.