Speedcast has consistently demonstrated a commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster response efforts by providing essential connectivity solutions during crises. In areas affected by natural disasters, the company has delivered reliable communications as a vital lifeline for both the affected communities and first responders working to aid them. In May 2024, Speedcast contributed to disaster response efforts in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, when the region experienced catastrophic flooding. Rio Grande do Sul received an entire year’s worth of rain in a matter of hours, leading to widespread landslides, the collapse of a key dam and many deaths. Speedcast took quick action to donate and deliver Starlink terminal kits and airtime to the Brazilian government, providing necessary connectivity to police, hospitals, the Brazilian army and various local and state government departments, which dramatically improved disaster response efforts. These quick-to-deploy solutions from Speedcast proved instrumental in reaching isolated areas and supporting recovery operations.

In August 2023, Speedcast supported local crisis response teams battling wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, providing essential hardware and connectivity, including dozens of Starlink kits. The company’s immediate support allowed the teams to establish critical connectivity within days, improving emergency response efforts and enabling more efficient coordination. Speedcast’s global network, combined with in-region teams and deep expertise in disaster recovery and remote engineering, has enabled the company to respond swiftly to major crises worldwide.

Speedcast is the world’s leading authorized Starlink integrator, with more than 9,000 kits sold since adding the service to their connectivity portfolio in late 2022. Starlink’s high-capacity, low-cost service, paired with its automated, self-aligning terminals, has made it an invaluable tool for disaster response, enabling internet connectivity in mobile and remote sites. Recognizing the need for rapid deployment, Speedcast introduced a new Rapid Deploy Kit designed for on-the-go connectivity and critical disaster response. This portable solution, which hosts a Starlink Flat High Performance Kit and a network device, is packaged in an airline-checkable case, making it an ideal choice for first responders, remote workers, NGOs and humanitarian aid organizations.

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