Mining and construction sites are often located in remote territories where broadband infrastructure and mobile network coverage is limited, leaving companies and their employees
unable to communicate effectively.
In the Northern Cape, employees of a mining company could only access broadband via a congested 2Mbps line, which could not support multiple users trying to log on at one time. With hundreds of employees, the site regularly experienced lengthy work delays as crews were unable to give or receive instructions promptly. Consequently, standards of work were inconsistent and overall efficiency was lower. Fast and reliable broadband was required for the remote mining company, improving its communications, increasing productivity and improving efficiency.
Logical Wireless partnered with Avanti Communications to provide South Africa’s mining and construction industry with high speed satellite internet connectivity, enabling businesses to be connected nationwide. The service, which is deployed via Avanti’s HYLAS 2 Ka-band satellite, with 100% coverage of South Africa, provides speeds of up to 28Mbps.
The benefits
• High speed satellite connectivity has resulted in smoother day-to-day operations at the mining company, increasing efficiencies by 15%
• The ability to communicate via phone, email or Skype from any location with other sites means that jobs are finished quicker and more efficiently
• Workers can rely on strong and consistent onsite communications with fellow employees and customers
• Staff morale has also improved as workers can stay in touch with colleagues and family whilst working remotely
• Overall, productivity levels have risen and operational costs have been reduced
“Our customers are always surprised at first at the speeds we can deliver via satellite. Thanks to our partnership with Avanti, bolstered by innovations such as the bonded unit, we can deliver high-speed broadband in the most remote locations,” says Gavin Behr Sales Director, Logical Wireless.