Hybrid SAT/CELL Tracking: Seamless Global Asset Visibility
ORBCOMM-Powered Dual-Mode Solutions for Mission-Critical Asset Management Worldwide. Cost-Effective Global Tracking: Cellular Efficiency Meets Satellite Reliability
Dual-Mode Connectivity for Complete Coverage Anywhere on Earth
In today’s interconnected world, asset tracking cannot afford coverage gaps. Whether your fleet operates in remote oil fields, crosses international borders, or transitions between urban centers and wilderness areas, uninterrupted connectivity is mission critical. DCS TELECOM delivers comprehensive hybrid satellite-cellular tracking solutions powered by ORBCOMM technology combining the best of both worlds for reliable, cost-effective global asset management.
What is Hybrid SAT/CELL Tracking?
Hybrid SAT/CELL tracking leverages dual-mode technology that intelligently switches between cellular (GSM/5G) and satellite networks based on availability and signal strength. This ensures your assets remain visible and monitored 24/7/365, regardless of location.
How It Works
Smart Network Selection:
In areas with cellular coverage, devices transmit via cost-effective GSM/5G networks
When cellular signals are unavailable, the system automatically switches to satellite connectivity
Seamless handoff between networks ensures zero data loss or tracking interruptions
All data streams into a single unified platform for simplified management
The Technology Behind the Solution: DCS TELECOM partners with ORBCOMM, the global leader in industrial IoT and M2M communications, to deliver dual-mode tracking solutions that combine:
Cellular bandwidth for high-frequency updates in populated areas
Satellite reliability for remote, maritime, and cross-border operations
Unified management through the ORBCOMMconnect service delivery platform
Why Choose Dual-Mode Tracking?
Fleet and asset managers across industries are rapidly adopting hybrid satellite-cellular solutions. Here’s why dual-mode technology has become the industry standard:
1. Eliminate Coverage Gaps
Traditional cellular-only tracking fails in remote locations, leaving blind spots in your operations. Hybrid solutions ensure continuous visibility whether assets are in downtown Manhattan or the Australian Outback.
2. Cost Optimization
Dual-mode devices intelligently prioritize cellular networks when available, minimizing satellite airtime costs while maintaining backup connectivity for remote operations. You only pay for satellite when you need it.
3. Operational Flexibility
Assets that move between urban and remote environments—construction equipment, long-haul transportation, maritime vessels, oil & gas operations—require connectivity that adapts to changing conditions. Hybrid tracking delivers that flexibility automatically.
4. Enhanced Data Reliability
With redundant communication paths, your critical data always gets through. If one network fails or becomes congested, the system automatically routes through the backup network.
5. Simplified Management
Despite using multiple networks, all tracking data flows into a single platform. No need to manage separate systems for cellular and satellite assets—everything is visible in one unified dashboard.
6. Future-Proof Investment
As your operations expand into new territories or remote locations, your tracking infrastructure scales seamlessly without requiring new hardware or system overhauls.
ORBCOMM Partnership: Industry-Leading Technology
DCS TELECOM serves as an authorized provider of ORBCOMM satellite communications and cellular network solutions, offering clients access to:
Global Satellite Network
ORBCOMM operates a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites providing:
Worldwide coverage including polar regions
Low latency communications for real-time tracking
High reliability with multiple satellite visibility at any location
OGx next-generation satellite IoT for enhanced capabilities
Comprehensive IoT Ecosystem
Beyond connectivity, the ORBCOMM partnership provides:
Smart terminals and modems designed for industrial environments
Dual-mode devices with intelligent network switching
ORBCOMMconnect platform for unified asset management
APIs and integration tools for custom applications
Global value-added reseller network for local support
Proven Track Record
ORBCOMM technology powers tracking solutions for:
Fortune 500 companies including Walmart, Costco, and Kroger
Major maritime operators like Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM
Leading equipment manufacturers including Volvo and JLG
Government and military operations worldwide
Industry Applications
Transportation & Logistics
Challenge: Long-haul trucking and intermodal transportation cross vast distances, moving between urban centers with excellent cellular coverage and remote highways with none.
Challenge: Extraction and exploration operations occur in some of the world’s most remote locations offshore platforms, Arctic drilling sites, desert mining operations far beyond cellular infrastructure.
Solution: Satellite-primary tracking with cellular backup for:
Challenge: Major construction projects often occur in developing areas or remote locations before cellular infrastructure is established. Equipment moves between job sites with varying connectivity.
Solution: Hybrid tracking for:
Heavy equipment location across multiple job sites
Challenge: Modern precision agriculture requires monitoring of equipment, irrigation systems, and environmental conditions across vast rural properties with limited cellular coverage.
Solution: Satellite-enabled tracking for:
Tractor and harvester location and performance
Automated irrigation system monitoring
Soil moisture and weather station data
Livestock tracking in remote pastures
Supply chain visibility for perishable products
Result: Increased operational efficiency, water conservation, improved crop yields, and reduced equipment downtime.
Military & Government
Challenge: Defense and government operations require secure, reliable communications in any environment, including hostile territories and disaster zones where infrastructure is compromised.
Solution: Hardened dual-mode systems for:
Personnel and vehicle tracking
Supply chain security and logistics
Emergency response coordination
Border patrol and surveillance
Disaster recovery operations
Result: Enhanced operational security, improved mission success rates, and reliable communications in any environment.
Maintenance cost reduction (20-30% through predictive maintenance)
Fuel savings (10-15% through route optimization)
Administrative efficiency (reduced manual tracking and reporting)
Get Started Today
Don’t let coverage gaps compromise your operations. DCS TELECOM’s hybrid satellite-cellular tracking solutions deliver the reliability, flexibility, and global reach your business demands.
DCS TELECOM is an authorized provider of ORBCOMM satellite communications and cellular network solutions. All ORBCOMM trademarks and service marks are the property of ORBCOMM Inc. Technical specifications subject to change. Coverage maps are representative and actual performance may vary based on environmental conditions and device configuration.
