Telecommunications in general and satellite communications in particular are key contributors to the success of the humanitarian intervention and development activities.

1. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS FOR
HUMANITARIAN NETWORKS
KOEN WILLEMS
MARKET DIRECTOR HUMANITARIAN & GOVERNMENT NETWORKS
SEPTEMBER 2018
AIDF Global Summit–September 2018

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LTE, WiFi, 3G,
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5 IDEAS FOR EFFICIENT HUMANITARIAN NETWORKS
Humanitarian
Aid &
Development
Cycle
Phase 1
Quick exchange of situational
awareness and planning of
interventions
Phase 2
Emergency services from first
responders setting up logistics and
providing first services
Phase 3
Humanitarian aid setting up
temporary hospitals, peacekeeping
operations or refugee camps
Phase 4
Development programs for
reconstruction infrastructure &
capability building
Phase 6
Building local quick intervention,
back up and disaster recovery
networks
Phase 5
Setting up education and closing
digital divide programs

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Time is of the essence; support first responders in their
quick deployment requirements
• Deploy anytime, anywhere
• Instant satellite connectivity
• Independent of satellite constellation and frequency
• Satcom links are expected to remain available during the
operation’s length
IDEA 1

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Make VSAT terminals and networks easy to install and
operate; reduce human error whilst saving time and money
• Easy-to-install VSAT terminals
• Easy-to-operate satellite networks
• Reduce risk of mistakes and
security breaches
• Tools, instruction video,
installation apps, wizards
IDEA 2

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The impact of the next crisis or disaster is difficult to predict;
the humanitarian Satcom network must be scalable and
flexible to face the variety of operations at hand
• Satellites and services need to go hand-in-hand with a
flexible and scalable VSAT platform
• Pooling & Sharing
• Fixed, on-the-move, on-the-pause
• Blend with 3G/4G/LTE/WiFi
• VNO to empower local communities and governments
IDEA 3

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Humanitarian workers cannot afford to fail even
though they operate in the worst locations and conditions on
earth; the same is expected from satellite networks
• Losing a satellite link might slow down interventions and
endanger human lives
• Expect the most stringent Service Level Agreements
(SLAs)
• Seamless, reliable and robust satellite links
• Secure links to avoid interception / hacking
IDEA 4

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Invest in cost-efficient Satcom technology so
humanitarian organizations can spend less on operating
Satcom networks and more on humanitarian aid programs
• Environmental and social responsibility high on the
agenda of the satcom industry
• Innovative, efficient and affordable Satcom technology
accessible for humanitarian organizations
• Help to reduce OPEX and CAPEX
IDEA 5

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Quick Deployment
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Reliable links
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Flexible services
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Successful
Humanitarian
Networks

14. KOEN WILLEMS
MARKET DIRECTOR HUMANITARIAN AND
GOVERNMENT NETWORKS
kwil@newtec.eu
www.newtec.eu
Q&A
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS FOR
HUMANITARIAN NETWORKS