Truly global voice and data connectivity — from anywhere on earth, without exception.
When your team is operating in a location beyond the reach of any terrestrial network — a river camp deep in the DRC, a border post in South Sudan, an exploration site with no infrastructure for hundreds of kilometres — mobile satellite is the only option. RCS has been providing mobile satellite voice and data services across Africa since the early 2000s, and we understand the operational context our clients face.
We handle the complexity: which platform to choose, which airtime plan fits your usage profile, how to configure the terminal, and what to do when you need technical support in the field. You focus on your mission.
Thuraya is a geostationary (GEO) L-band satellite network with particularly strong coverage across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia — making it one of the most relevant and cost-effective platforms for organisations operating in East and Central Africa. Thuraya's GEO footprint delivers excellent signal strength across South Sudan, Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia and the DRC, with competitive airtime rates that make it highly practical for field operations where call volumes are high.
A key differentiator is Thuraya's range of dual-mode handsets that automatically switch between GSM (cellular) and satellite depending on network availability. This means users pay local GSM rates when in urban areas and switch seamlessly to satellite only when needed — significantly reducing monthly communication costs.
Thuraya is widely deployed by UN agencies, international NGOs, oil & gas operators and security firms across sub-Saharan Africa. RCS supplies, activates and supports Thuraya terminals with in-country teams in South Sudan and Uganda.
Iridium's constellation of 66 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites provides truly global coverage — including the poles — with no coverage gaps anywhere on the planet. Iridium handsets are the de facto standard for remote field teams and emergency communications. They are compact, robust and can be used in any weather condition.
Inmarsat's iSat product family operates on the proven I-4 L-band GEO satellite constellation, delivering near-global coverage (excluding only the polar regions). The iSat range is valued for its combination of rugged reliability, long battery life, and the quality of voice calls — backed by Inmarsat's decades of operational heritage.
IsatPhone 2 is the flagship handheld satellite phone in the iSat range. Compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket, it is dust- and water-resistant (IP65) with impact protection (IK04), operates in temperatures from −20°C to +55°C, and delivers up to 8 hours of talk time and 160 hours of standby — making it highly suited to extended field deployments where charging opportunities are limited. A dedicated SOS button with GPS coordinate transmission adds a critical safety layer for field staff operating in high-risk environments.
IsatData Pro extends the iSat range into machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT applications. It provides low-cost, bi-directional data messaging for asset tracking, remote telemetry and fleet management — anywhere within Inmarsat's global footprint. For organisations managing vehicle fleets or remote equipment across vast, poorly-mapped areas of the DRC or South Sudan, IsatData Pro offers a highly affordable and reliable tracking layer.
RCS supplies and activates Inmarsat iSat terminals, manages airtime accounts and provides in-country technical support. IsatPhone 2 is a proven choice for humanitarian and security organisations operating in East Africa; IsatData Pro is deployed by logistics companies and extractive-sector clients managing remote assets.
The Inmarsat BGAN network delivers portable, high-quality broadband from a terminal the size of a laptop. BGAN is the platform of choice for broadcast journalists, humanitarian response teams and corporate travellers who need reliable internet and voice from any location within its near-global coverage footprint.
For higher-bandwidth requirements at a fixed or semi-fixed remote site, a compact flyaway or vehicular VSAT terminal can deliver broadband speeds comparable to a small office. RCS can design, supply and support these deployable VSAT systems for field headquarters, mobile medical facilities and mining exploration camps.
Satellite airtime is a significant cost. We help our clients select the right tariff plan for their usage patterns and provide monthly consumption reports to avoid bill shock. For organisations with multiple terminals, we offer pooled airtime plans and centralised management to maximise cost efficiency.
