AST Networks Unveils MODULA Connectivity Solution
AST Networks, satellite and remote connectivity specialists, have announced the launch of MODULA, a flexible and fully scalable modular approach to hybrid connectivity, designed to give maritime, offshore, and remote land-based customers the ability to tailor their connectivity to current requirements.
MODULA is built on a modular architecture which mixes and matches the best of LEO, GEO, and Cellular communication networks into a single, fully managed service. MODULA allows customers to assemble their own blend of connectivity, starting with essential services—such as basic comms or backup—and building up to high-speed broadband, global redundancy, safety services or low-latency capabilities as their operational demands evolve.
Available network building blocks include:
- LEO – Global, high-speed, low-latency links
- GEO – reliable coverage and resilience
- Backup – robust, resilient voice/data for when other networks fail
- Safety – certified GMDSS and safety compliance for crews or lone workers
- Cellular – connectivity for nearshore or land-based deployments
- AST LinkBox – smart routing, traffic management and failover, with a lifetime guarantee
- MyAST Portal – central dashboard for visibility, monitoring, and control
Hybrid connectivity has become essential for organizations operating in remote and harsh environments. MODULA enables customers to:
- Eliminate single points of failure with automatic failover between LEO, GEO,
and cellular - Prevent cost overruns with unlimited backup options and data management tools, protecting against costly LEO overage bills
- Reuse existing hardware, including VSAT and L-band antennas, reactivating dormant equipment to reduce CAPEX
- Scale over time, upgrade connectivity without hardware swaps or supplier changes
MODULA is available immediately to both maritime and land-based clients globally through AST Networks.
