When natural disasters strike, the effects can be devastating, and the damage can be felt for years. One area that is particularly vulnerable to such events is our communication networks. In New Zealand, extreme weather events have exposed the fragility of the fibre network, which runs everything from voice calls to mobile data and broadband. But what if there was a more resilient solution?
Enter Starlink, Elon Musk’s revolutionary internet service that has been making waves in the telecommunications industry. During recent weather events in New Zealand’s lower North Island, Starlink proved its worth by bringing the region back online while fibre circuits remained broken. Lucidity’s engineers, Andy Memmott and Jack Wang, located in Gisborne, were extensively involved in using this new type of internet service, demonstrating the potential for more resilient communication networks in the future.
Starlink’s low-orbit satellites and wireless technology eliminate the need for traditional cables and wires, making it a powerful alternative to traditional communication networks. The service provides fast internet browsing, big download connections of up to 300mb/s, and low latency, making it suitable for video calls, remote work, and much more.
As businesses continue to shift towards cloud-based systems like Office 365, the need for reliable, resilient communication networks is more important than ever. And with Starlink, businesses can have peace of mind, knowing that their critical data is replicated in multiple Microsoft data centres, and that they have a backup communication system in place in case of emergencies.
At Lucidity, we have been working with network services for 20 years, optimizing and recommending the right solutions for our customers to suit the way they work. If you’re interested in exploring how Starlink can provide a more resilient and reliable communication network for your business, contact Lucidity today. Our team of experts can help you deploy and manage this technology, ensuring that your business stays connected no matter what challenges come your way.
Don’t wait until it’s too late – reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you future-proof your communication networks with Starlink.