SECTORS

Failover Solutions

As a leading global satellite broadband provider, we connect people, businesses, and entire communities from bustling cities to the most remote corners of the planet – with fast, reliable internet powered from the sky.

Get In Touch

SATELLITE BROADBAND FOR BUSINESS

Why Satellite Broadband is an ideal failover solution.

Satellite broadband is extremely effective for the failover industry because it provides a reliable, independent and resilient backup communication path when primary terrestrial networks go down. Failover systems are all about redundancy and continuity, and satellite broadband is one of the most robust tools to ensure those goals are met.

Here’s why it’s so valuable:

 

1. True Path Diversity
• Satellite broadband operates independently of fibre, cable, and cellular networks, making it ideal for failover scenarios.
• If a local ISP goes down due to fibre cuts, power outages, or cyberattacks, satellite offers a completely separate infrastructure and communications path.
Example: A retail chain uses satellite as a backup to keep payment systems running during a regional ISP outage

 

2. High Availability & Resilience
• Satellite networks are designed for high uptime and broad coverage, even in remote or disaster-affected areas.
• This makes them ideal for failover in sectors like:

– Retail (POS systems)

– Banking (ATMs, branch connectivity)

– Healthcare (EHR access)

– Public safety and emergency services

– Farming and rural services

 

3. Rapid Failover Activation
• With automatic switching, satellite broadband can kick in within seconds when the primary connection fails.
• Ensures business continuity and uninterrupted access to cloud systems, VPNs, and communication tools.
• Satellite can provide diverse path load-sharing when not activated in a back-up role.

4. Remote and Distributed Site Coverage
• Many failover strategies must support multiple small or remote locations—satellite broadband provides a uniform backup solution without needing local terrestrial infrastructure.
Example:
1. Petrol stations uses satellite failover to maintain EPOS card transactions and reporting at all sites.
2. Remote windfarms use satellite failover service to maintain critical power generation telemetry communication for the national grid

 

5. Secure and Encrypted Communication
• Satellite networks offer end-to-end encryption, private networking and secure communications – important for industries that must maintain compliance and data integrity, even during an outage.

 

6. Suitable for Critical IoT and SCADA Systems
• In industrial settings, satellite failover ensures that sensors, alarms, and control systems stay online if primary links go down – vital for safety, operations, and monitoring.

 

7. Compatibility with LEO Satellite Systems
• Modern LEO satellite broadband, (such as Starlink): – Offers low latency (20–50 ms) and high throughput– Supports real-time applications like VoIP, video calls, telemetry and transactional systems, making it more viable for seamless failover.

Get in touch

Why Brdy?

At Brdy we believe that everyone should have access to the whole world - no matter where they are.

As a leading global satellite broadband provider, we connect people, businesses, and entire communities – from bustling cities to the most remote corners of the planet – with fast, reliable internet powered from the sky.

We specialise in delivering high- performance satellite internet solutions for both residential users seeking everyday connectivity and enterprises needing mission-critical communications. Whether you’re running a farm in rural Africa, managing a logistics fleet in the Arctic, or streaming from a mountaintop cabin in Europe, Brdy ensures your digital world is just a click away.

What Makes Us Different:

• Global Coverage, Local Impact:
Our satellite network partners span continents, oceans, and underserved regions, helping bridge the digital divide for millions.

• Business-Grade Reliability:
From failover systems for banks to real-time monitoring for renewable energy sites, we provide robust, scalable solutions tailored for modern industries.

• Secure, Scalable, Smart:
Built on advanced encryption and edge-capable infrastructure, our services are designed to keep your data safe, your systems responsive, and your operations future-ready.

• Connectivity Without Limits:
Whether you’re a homeowner in a rural valley or a multinational corporation with remote branches, we deliver broadband without boundaries.

• Satellite is all we do:
Yes, we have partners for 5G and Fibre, but our sole focus is on delivering the best satellite internet connection for our customers.

Quote Background

For the first time in history, metro-comparable data speeds and latencies are available in 100% of countries, there really are no longer any coverage ‘black spots’. This is a huge boom for any rural or remote business operator, and with the technology we now have available, the cost of providing a stable, high- speed, low-latency broadband connection in any remote location has plummeted. It’s a complete paradigm shift.’ Let’s reach further, together.

Wayne Richard CEO
Benefit
Impact on Failover Strategy
True Infrastructure Independence
Ensures resilience during fibre, power, or 5G failures
High Availability
Provides dependable backup across locations
Fast Automatic Switching
Maintains operations with minimal disruption
Remote Site Support
Covers hard-to-reach or distributed environments
Encrypted & Compliant
Maintains secure, auditable communication
Supports Critical Systems
Keeps SCADA, IoT, and POS systems online
LEO Tech Compatibility
Real-time failover for latency-sensitive applications

CONTACT US

Get in Touch / Request a Demo

*By submitting your contact details you agree to our Privacy Policy