Kacific launches transportable disaster relief WiFi communications solution

Singapore-based broadband satellite operator launches all-in-one instant connectivity solution for civil defence and aid agencies in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

In May, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group launched its emergency connectivity solution, CommsBox, designed to provide broadband service in emergency or disaster zones rapidly.

A transportable, all-in-one satellite communications product, CommsBox can be rapidly deployed in disaster zones when other communication channels fail. The turnkey solution is designed to meet the particular disaster response requirements of territories in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

The solution consists of preconfigured, solar-powered units which, with minimal setup, provide instant internet access to assist relief operations and connect users. Governments, civil defence, police, military, rescue services, and aid operations can store the CommsBox units in remote locations or transport them directly into disaster zones.

According to Kacific, between 1970 and 2020, natural hazards in the Asia Pacific affected 6.9 billion people and killed more than 2 million. Since 1970, the region has accounted for 57 percent of global fatalities from disasters and 87 percent of the total global population affected by natural hazards.

“The Asia Pacific region is prone to natural disasters. With many islands and mountainous regions, its geography adds an extra challenge for coordinating rescue and relief,” said Christian Patouraux, Kacific’s Chief Executive Officer.

“When powerlines are down, transport routes blocked, and fibre or other ground-based communications equipment damaged, Kacific CommsBox can be shipped into the disaster zone to provide internet access within minutes of touchdown.”

Specifically designed for civil defence, police and not-forprofit organisations, each Kacific CommsBox includes:

• A small auto-pointing satellite antenna

• Preconfigured and connected modem and satellite electronics • Solar-power energy pack

• WiFi access point

• A user-tablet

• A sealed, shock-resistant, fire resistant, water-resistant, and transportable all-inclusive container

• Unlimited high-speed data with first priority speeds of up to 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload

The satellite antenna connects to the Kacific1 satellite, which offers widespread coverage across the Asia Pacific, including islands, mountainous regions, and remote areas.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group is a broadband satellite operator providing access to affordable, high-speed broadband across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It uses multi-beam space and ground communications technologies to provide a high-quality service to organisations and communities.

Kacific1, its high-throughput Kaband satellite, connects underserved rural and suburban areas, fostering greater internet usage and improving the delivery of critical services across the region.

Kacific is headquartered in Singapore with main operations out of Vanuatu.