Business Broadband Energy & Utilities

In both the energy and utilities sectors, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems play a crucial role in monitoring and controlling remote assets, including wind turbines and water treatment plants. SCADA units typically handle small-sized data transmissions, and our range of business broadband subscriptions is specifically tailored to support this usage scenario.

As renewable energy replaces older carbon-based solutions, offshore renewable energy assets, particularly wind turbines, are on the rise. Satellite broadband has emerged as a crucial technology, ensuring these assets stay connected to onshore control centres. While carbon-based energy solutions still power our businesses, homes, and vehicles, offshore oil platforms and exploration operations also require broadband connectivity. Larger installations have needs beyond SCADA, including general communications (VoIP/Video), operations, and welfare, all of which are achievable with satellite broadband. Some offshore assets may also be served with 4G business broadband, depending on the distance from shore and the implementation of high-gain 4G antennas.

For larger projects and integrations, our satellite broadband solutions support site-to-site visibility, enabling direct communication between assets and installations, especially beneficial for energy sites. Site-to-site visibility is a feature within our bespoke service portfolio and should be discussed with our sales team before rollout. Converting operational satellite systems to a bespoke service is a common practice as projects expand.

In the energy and utilities sectors, security is a critical aspect of connectivity. Unmanned and remote assets pose risks of hazards, intruders, and theft. Our business broadband subscriptions offer full support for CCTV systems, enabling real-time remote viewing or synchronized recordings to the cloud. While bandwidth requirements may vary based on CCTV systems and the number of cameras, a broadband internet connection is the primary requirement. Our business broadband subscriptions support CCTV but may require a Static IP for optimal functionality.

Beyond serving remote and rural installations, our broadband solutions extend to ultrafast fibre subscriptions, available as a standalone option or as part of a multi-technology approach. Implementing 4G, satellite, or both alongside a fibre subscription ensures true broadband connectivity resilience and redundancy, providing robust and reliable connectivity even in challenging scenarios.