A remote cattle station lost all internet access when the local 3G network was shut down. The homestead, yards and outbuildings needed reliable connectivity for operations, safety and family communication. Panda IT installed Starlink as the primary link and four Ubiquiti outdoor access points to cover the homestead and yard area with fast, stable Wi-Fi.
Key results
- 4
- Ubiquiti access points
- 100+ Mbps
- Starlink download speeds
- 24/7
- operations and safety connectivity
- Same day
- remote support and diagnostics
The challenge
- The 3G shutdown left the station with no usable internet.
- The homestead, cattle yards, machinery shed and staff quarters all needed coverage.
- Patchy mobile coverage was insufficient for cloud apps and video calls.
- Long distances and harsh outback conditions ruled out a standard fixed-line service.
The solution & results
- Installed Starlink as the primary high-speed satellite internet connection.
- Deployed four Ubiquiti outdoor access points across the homestead and yards.
- Achieved download speeds above 100 Mbps and connectivity for operations and safety systems.
- Enabled same-day remote support and diagnostics.
“After the 3G shutdown we were completely cut off. Now the whole station has fast internet - the homestead, the yards, the machinery shed. The kids can do schoolwork, the office can run cloud apps, and we can monitor weather and water systems without driving around.”