Emergency Connectivity Solution for Disaster Response Operations
Rapid-deployment internet connectivity for disaster relief operations using Starlink, portable power stations, and wide-coverage WiFi — keeping responders connected when public networks fail.
Published 10 May 2025
When Public Networks Fail, Operations Must Continue
Natural disasters — floods, landslides, earthquakes — routinely destroy terrestrial communication infrastructure at precisely the moment it is needed most. PT Natha Buana Indonesia has developed a rapid-deployment emergency connectivity solution based on Starlink LEO satellite, portable power systems, and wide-area WiFi.
Solution Components
- Starlink Standard or Mini terminal — self-orienting, no manual alignment required
- Portable power station (1,024 Wh capacity) — 8–10 hours of autonomous operation
- Optional: 160W portable solar panel for extended off-grid operation
- Outdoor WiFi Access Point with 80–100m coverage radius
- Industrial PoE injector, mounting hardware, and pre-configured router
Performance in the Field
Starlink provides 50–200 Mbps internet access independent of terrestrial infrastructure, with coverage across all of Indonesia including areas with no cellular signal.
Proven in Aceh & North Sumatra
This solution was deployed during the 2025 Aceh Tamiang and North Sumatra flood response, in coordination with Yayasan Astacala (Telkom University). In areas where cellular networks were completely offline, Starlink provided the only reliable communications link for relief operations.