Programs
On Farm Connectivity Program
The federal government has opened applications for round 1 of the $30 million
On Farm Connectivity Program, which provides grant funding to eligible agricultural businesses
for the implementation of solutions that improve on farm efficiencies and safety.
On Farm Connectivity Program - Solutions
At Pivotel, we believe that there has never been a better time for primary producers to bridge the digital divide.
With the recent announcement of the Federal
To make it simple and allow you to be better connected, safer and more efficient sooner, our team will guide you through the application process for the On Farm Connectivity Program.
View Pivotel's OFCP solutions below.
About the On Farm Connectivity Program
Under the first round of the program, eligible agricultural businesses will be able to apply for rebates of between $3,000 and $30,000 and save up to 50% off the cost of eligible equipment. Up to $15 million in rebates will be made available until the 30th of June 2024, or when the funding is exhausted.
Pivotel is an approved supplier of the On Farm Connectivity Program and provides innovative satellite-connected solutions that connect people, assets, homesteads, buildings, applications or entire properties and increase on-farm productivity and safety, regardless of where you’re operating.
The rebates are available for the upfront purchase of hardware. Funding can also be used for training costs up to a maximum of 10% of the total equipment price, for ongoing subscriptions up to 10% of the total price, and for the cost of delivery and installation.
To be eligible, businesses must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), have an annual gross income from primary production of between $40,000 and $2,000,000, and operate an eligible primary production activity.
Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt until the available funding is exhausted, so apply now to ensure you don't miss out.
Solutions - Connected Workers
Pivotel’s connected worker solutions allow you and your team to communicate throughout the day and signal for help in the event of an emergency when located beyond the boundaries of mobile phone coverage.
Pivotel provides a range of cost-effective hardware, service plans and accessories that give you coverage right across Australia and keep your workers safe and connected with communication services and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) monitoring solutions.
Choose a satellite phone for voice and SMS communications and bundle it with Tracertrak for an enterprise-grade worker safety platform that monitors your team each day.
Connected Workers 1
2x Iridium Extreme 9575 Satellite Phones
The full worker safety package - a rugged satellite phone handset with voice calls and SMS, plus tracking and emergency monitoring on Tracertrak.
Service Type: Voice, SMS & Worker Safety Monitoring
Network: Iridium
Coverage: Global
Terminal Type: Handheld
Hardware Pricing: $2,399 per device
Plan Pricing: Voice from $780 per annum | Tracertrak from $300 per annum
Connected Workers 2
4x Thuraya XT-LITE + 4x SPOT Gen4
The Thuraya XT-LITE is an affordable satellite phone with voice calls and SMS. The SPOT Gen4 is a safety device with check-in, tracking and SOS on Tracertrak.
Service Type: Voice, SMS & Worker Safety Monitoring
Network: Thuraya (XT-LITE) & Globalstar (SPOT)
Coverage: Across Australia
Terminal Type: Handheld
Hardware Pricing: $999 per XT-LITE | $239 per SPOT
Plan Pricing: Voice from $360 per annum | Tracertrak from $372 per annum
All pricing is in AUD and includes GST. Pricing correct as at 01/12/2023 and is subject to change. *Installation not included.
Solutions - Connected Teams
Pivotel’s connected teams solutions allow primary producers in the agriculture industry to operate safely and productively anywhere they need to across entire properties.
With over sixty-seven percent of the country not covered by mobile phone networks, including many agricultural regions, Pivotel allows operators across Australia to deploy communication solutions that suit their individual needs.
Choose from a portable trailer solution that can be relocated when and where the service is required or a fixed installation at key homesteads or buildings. Pivotel provides a range of service plans and accessories that allow you to stay connected and increase on-farm productivity and safety, regardless of where you are operating.
Connected Teams - Connected Trailer
Long-range Wi-Fi Trailer Network
A transportable managed comms trailer with an 8m mast, solar panel, batteries, long-range WiFi connectivity (up to 1km) and 12 months of managed service support. Ideal for use across rural, remote and regional properties, where connectivity is required.
Service Type: Managed Wi-Fi
Network: Sold Separately (Suits Starlink)
Terminal: Starlink Residential (Recommended - not included)
Hardware Pricing: $66,000 (Incl. GST) per unit^
Plan Pricing: Includes 12 Months Managed Service
Connected Teams - Connected Farm
Long-range Homestead Network
A fixed, installed Starlink Internet service paired with a mast for a specialised on-farm network with long-range Wi-Fi connectivity (up to 1km) and 12 months Pivotel managed service support.
Service Type: Internet (Mbps)
Download Speeds: Up to 220 Mbps
Upload Speeds: Up to 25 Mbps
Network: Starlink
Terminal: Flat High Performance Mobile
Hardware Pricing: $36,000 per unit*
Plan Pricing: Included + 12 Months Managed Service
All pricing is in AUD and includes GST. Pricing correct as at 01/12/2023 and is subject to change. *Installation not included. ^Excludes shipping and onroad costs.
Solutions - Connected Vehicles
Pivotel’s connected vehicle solutions allow you to remain connected to critical systems and applications from the comfort of your vehicle when you are beyond the boundaries of mobile phone coverage.
Whether you require an internet service for voice over IP (VoIP), Push-to-Talk (PTT), messaging, email, remote workforce management, job dispatch, worker safety, tracking capabilities, or anything in between, Pivotel provides cost-effective hardware, service plans and accessories that give you coverage across Australia.
Choose a vehicular satellite internet terminal for internet connectivity up to 220 Mbps (Connected Vehicle 1) or a satellite data terminal for critical functions with data speeds up to 384 Kbps (Connected Vehicle 2), depending on your requirements.
Connected Vehicle 1
Starlink Flat High Performance Kit
Starlink provides portable, high-speed, low-latency internet services when installed on vehicles or other portable machinery right across Australia.
Service Type: Internet (Mbps)
Download Speeds: Up to 220 Mbps
Upload Speeds: Up to 25 Mbps
Network: Starlink
Terminal: One-piece
Hardware Pricing: $4,675 per terminal*
Plan Pricing: From $6,060 per annum
Connected Vehicle 2
Cobham Explorer 323
A compact one-piece terminal that allows you to connect with critical systems and applications when you’re on the move around your property.
Service Type: Data (Kbps)
Download Speeds: Up to 384 Kbps
Upload Speeds: Up to 384 Kbps
Network: Inmarsat
Terminal: One-piece
Hardware Pricing: $7,907 per terminal*
Plan Pricing: From $2,004 per annum
All pricing is in AUD and includes GST. Pricing correct as at 01/12/2023 and is subject to change. *Installation not included.
Solutions - Connected Farms
Pivotel’s connected farm solutions allow you to connect people, systems or applications when you are located beyond the boundaries of traditional terrestrial coverage.
Whether you require a high-speed internet connection as a primary service (Connected Farm) or a back-up service when other coverage is lost or offline (Remote Connectivity Solution), Pivotel provides a range of cost-effective hardware, service plans and accessories that deliver the connectivity you require right across Australia.
Plus, as Pivotel is the only licensed mobile carrier focused on rural, remote and regional communication services, we have the expertise on hand to support you as you increase on-farm productivity and safety in your day-to-day operations.
Connected Farm
Starlink Flat High Performance
An installed Starlink service provides a permanent, high-speed, low-latency internet service that can be installed on homes, buildings and other fixtures.
Service Type: Internet (Mbps)
Download Speeds: Up to 220 Mbps
Upload Speeds: Up to 25 Mbps
Network: Starlink
Terminal: One-piece Hardware
Hardware Pricing: $4,675 per terminal*
Plan Pricing: From $5,676 per annum
Remote Connectivity Solution (Back-up)
nbn™ DR (Disaster Recovery) Service
The nbn™ DR service operates in ‘stand-by’ mode until an outage of a primary network occurs, and then kicks in as a back-up service for uninterrupted connectivity.
Service Type: Internet (Mbps)
Download Speeds: Up to 30 Mbps
Upload Speeds: Up to 5 Mbps
Network: business nbn™ Satellite Service
Terminal: VSAT Hardware
Hardware Pricing: $5,186.50 per unit*
Plan Pricing: $1,412.40 per annum
All pricing is in AUD and includes GST. Pricing correct as at 01/12/2023 and is subject to change. *Installation not included.
Why Pivotel?
Australia’s leading provider
For more than 20 years Pivotel has specialised in providing connectivity solutions for people and assets in rural, remote and regional environments.
Specialised local support
Whether it’s support with installation, configuration or customer service, Pivotel’s local team of experienced satellite communication experts will assist you.
Reliable and resilient communication solutions
Pivotel offers a range of technologies allowing you to run services independently, or as part of a redundant solution as a primary or secondary link.
Standard billing and invoicing
As an established enterprise and government supplier, Pivotel provides standard invoicing and terms, without the need to bill your services via credit card.
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