Inmarsat Satellite Enabled Smart Farming Connectivity


Inmarsat uses its global satellite network to provide high speed internet and voice communications in areas of unreliable or non-existent cellular coverage. We offer a number of bespoke solutions to help you achieve greater efficiency, productivity and sustainability, drawing on a range of agri-tech capability partners.

This includes deploying sensors and weather stations, sending telemetry data from farm machinery in real-time, tracking and monitoring livestock over large stations, monitoring irrigation and crop storage conditions remotely and using our global network to track agricultural raw materials through the supply chain.

We offer a 'one-stop-shop' to farmers, growers and agri-food supply chains to select the best technology to solve your challenges, equip it with the most effective connectivity method, deploy it in the field, ensure the data flows to where you need it and service the installation over time. We also work with agri-technology companies and agricultural machinery manufacturers to equip technology with satellite connectivity so it can communicate in areas of poor cellular coverage.

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Pricing model

Inmarsat have a range of pricing models depending on the solution required. Fully managed services can be provisioned on a monthly subscription fee or modular pricing models that are aligned to our customers' requirements. For simpler or smaller solutions, it may be more suitable to provide per unit pricing for hardware and connectivity. Inmarsat and our partner network will work with our customers to design the pricing model.

Installation process

Typically our solutions are installed by a network of local Distribution Partners (DP) of Inmarsat. Where required, Inmarsat will provide additional support and expertise to ensure that the solution meets the needs of the customer. Depending on the solution required, these can be installed by the farmer or their team. Inmarsat has a very exclusive Partners network throughout the world that have the required manpower to install the solutions.

Ongoing maintenance required and support provided in Australia

Inmarsat have a global 24/7 service support team that provide 1st and 2nd line support service to our customers and partners. In addition, the Inmarsat Enterprise team have a global team of solutions engineers who can provide additional support and expertise across all time zones. Inmarsat's global network of Distribution and Service partners can all provide additional regional support.

Units deployed commercially101-500
Energy source

Solar, Battery powered, Mains powered, Other: diesel generator

Communications compatibility

NB-IoT, Cat M1, LoRaWAN, Sigfox, Wifi, 3G/4G, Bluetooth

Data ownership policy

Inmarsat places the highest importance on data ownership, retention, disposal and has extremely robust data protection policies. Inmarsat is ISO 27001 certified and all Inmarsat IT data and security policies are fully aligned with this standard. Read Inmarsat's privacy and security policy. Further information on Inmarsat's Data Ownership policies can be provided on request.

Data privacy and security policy

Inmarsat places the highest importance on data ownership, retention, disposal and has extremely robust data protection policies. Inmarsat is ISO 27001 certified and all Inmarsat IT data and security policies are fully aligned with this standard. Read Inmarsat's privacy and security policy. Further information on Inmarsat's data ownership policies can be provided on request.

CompanyInmarsat Enterprise
Supported RegionsAll of Australia
Focus areas
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