Gulfsat / Data Services

Past the
last mile of every
map.

Carrier-grade satellite broadband for the rigs, ships, fleets, and stations terrestrial networks will never reach. Engineered for the places where uptime is the only thing that matters.

Gulfsat brings decades of experience in designing, deploying, and managing advanced satellite data networks for broadcasters, enterprises, and government clients. With proven expertise in GEO/LEO satellites using Ku- and Ka-band systems, the team specialises in link budget analysis, frequency coordination, transponder management, and end-to-end satellite infrastructure design. The Gulfsat engineering team has built advanced IP-based transport solutions and complex VSAT architectures serving industries such as oil & gas, defence, and large enterprises.

Closed Satellite Networks

Private VSAT,
built around your operations.

Closed satellite networks — also known as private VSAT networks — are purpose-built communication systems where the entire infrastructure is dedicated to a single customer. The central hub is typically deployed at the customer's head office, ensuring full control over operations, data flow, and security policies. The network can be configured in a star topology, where all remote sites communicate via the hub, or a mesh topology that allows direct site-to-site communication for lower latency.

These networks are designed with a strong focus on security, performance, and operational resilience. Native encryption is built into the network architecture, while third-party military-grade encryption devices can be integrated at both the hub and remote terminals where required, for enhanced end-to-end data protection. Baseband technology — TDMA, SCPC, or hybrid — is selected to match each project's bandwidth, latency, availability, and resilience demands.

These closed networks are frequently designed with data sovereignty as a key consideration — the hub is deployed on the customer's premises, ensuring all data remains within the customer's own infrastructure.

For oil & gas operators, closed networks enable reliable transmission of real-time rig data from remote fields to centralised control centres. For government entities, Gulfsat provides highly secure, encrypted communication networks that seamlessly connect multiple locations globally.

Private VSAT satellite network
Topology
Star or Mesh
Hub-and-spoke for centralised control, or full-mesh for direct site-to-site links.
Baseband
TDMA · SCPC · Hybrid
Selected per project to match bandwidth, latency, and resilience requirements.
Security
End-to-end Encryption
Third-party encryption integrated at hub and remote terminals on demand.
Sectors
Oil & Gas · Government
Serving oil & gas operators and government entities across the MENA region.
Maritime Connectivity

Connected at sea,
across every ocean.

GEO reliability,
LEO responsiveness.

Gulfsat delivers reliable, high-performance maritime satellite connectivity designed to keep vessels, offshore platforms, and maritime operations connected — both regionally across MENA waters and globally across major sea routes. Built on robust GEO and LEO satellite infrastructure and supported by strategic partnerships with leading operators, Gulfsat ensures seamless, secure, and continuous connectivity at sea.

Multi-Orbit Architecture

GEO + LEO,
working together.

Maritime connectivity today is evolving through the integration of multi-orbit satellite networks — combining the wide coverage and reliability of GEO satellites with the low-latency, high-speed performance of LEO constellations. This hybrid approach ensures vessels benefit from continuous, high-performance connectivity across global sea routes, supporting critical operations, crew welfare, safety, and onboard digital services.

Gulfsat's multi-orbit solutions integrate its GEO fleet with a LEO constellation to deliver secure, high-speed broadband worldwide. The layered network enables advanced maritime applications — real-time data transfer, cloud services, and next-generation vessel operations — giving ship operators and offshore rigs the flexibility to optimise performance wherever they sail.

AM7 satellite Ku-band coverage footprint @ 40°E — MENA and maritime routes
Coverage · AM7 @ 40°E

Ku-band footprint across MENA & key sea routes.

The AM7 satellite at 40° East delivers strong Ku-band signal across the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Mediterranean — covering the region's most critical maritime corridors and offshore energy zones.

Architecture · Multi-Orbit

GEO + LEO working in parallel.

Vessels and offshore rigs connect simultaneously through GEO satellites for broad, stable coverage and LEO constellations for low-latency, high-speed data — both backhauled through Gulfsat's teleport infrastructure to deliver resilient, always-on connectivity at sea.

Corporate & Enterprise Broadband

Always-on broadband,
wherever you operate.

Gulfsat delivers reliable, high-performance broadband internet powered by advanced satellite technologies — enabling seamless connectivity across urban, rural, and remote environments. Designed for enterprises, governments, and mission-critical operations, Gulfsat's broadband solutions ensure secure, scalable, and always-on communication anywhere in the region and beyond.

Leveraging different types of VSAT terminals and technologies, the service is built to support diverse connectivity needs — from a single corporate site to a distributed multi-branch network spanning remote regions.

  • High-speed internet connectivity
  • Fixed and mobile communications
  • Voice, video, and data transmission
  • Business continuity and backup links
  • Ku and Ka band · multiple VSAT terminal types
Current Service Area · A
42° East
Turksat 5B — Ka-band consolidated spot beams.
Current Service Area · B
1° West
Thor 7 — Ka-band spot beam.
Emergency Services

When the network
has to stay up.

Three layers of resilient connectivity for crisis response, business continuity, and remote operations.

Business Continuity Solutions

Backup & on-demand satellite links.

Independent, satellite-based backup solutions designed to maintain operational continuity during terrestrial outages, crises, or infrastructure failures.

  • Resilient, always-available connectivity (high availability)
  • Independent of local telecom infrastructure
  • Rapid activation in emergency scenarios
  • Secure communications for critical operations
  • On-Demand bandwidth upgrades
  • Designed for government, enterprise, and mission-critical users
Availability
Always-on connectivity
Resilient, satellite-based links for continuous operations.
Activation
Rapid emergency response
Pre-staged terminals ready for rapid deployment.
Security
Critical-ops grade
Secure communications for government, enterprise, and mission-critical users.
Use Cases
Outage · Crisis · Failure
Backup paths during fibre cuts, regional disruptions, or infrastructure failure.
Satellite-Based 5G Last-Mile

Hybrid 5G + satellite backhaul.

A next-generation hybrid broadband solution that combines terrestrial mobile networks (GSM / 4G / 5G) with satellite backhaul, ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity — anytime, anywhere.

Satellite-Based Internet with GSM/5G Last Mile solution is designed to deliver resilient, high-speed, on-the-go connectivity in dynamic and challenging environments. This solution combines satellite backhaul with a GSM/5G last-mile interface, enabling users to stay connected while on the move. It is particularly suited for emergency response and business continuity scenarios during regional disruptions, where terrestrial networks may be degraded or unavailable.

End users connect via a 5G / LTE data SIM over a secure private APN, which routes traffic to a Gulfsat core node. Traffic is then backhauled through satellite links via our teleport infrastructure, with international breakout (e.g., Europe). The architecture is fully independent of regional fibre networks — a secure, reliable, rapidly deployable communication solution when it is needed most.

Hybrid 5G + satellite connectivity — end user via 5G/LTE, terrestrial mobile network, Gulfsat core node, teleport, satellite, global internet
L-band Satellite Phones & Terminals

Voice and data, anywhere.

Inmarsat L-band devices for mission-critical voice and data in environments where everything else has gone dark.

IsatPhone 2 satellite phone
Satellite Phone · Inmarsat

IsatPhone 2

Robust handheld satellite phone with near-worldwide voice and messaging coverage. Built to withstand extreme temperatures, dust, humidity, and heavy rain — ideal for oil & gas, maritime, government, and emergency response.

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Features

  • Voice + SMS + email
  • Up to 8h talk · 160h standby
  • Integrated GPS · SOS button
  • Rugged — extreme temp, dust, humidity & rain resistant
  • Fast network registration
  • Near-global coverage

What's Included

  • IsatPhone 2 Handset
  • Battery
  • Mains Universal AC Charger
  • Car Charger 10–30 volts
  • Holster
  • Wrist Strap
  • Micro USB Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Wired Hands-Free Headset
  • Warranty Documentation
  • USB Drive with Support Documents
BGAN Terminal · HDR

BGAN Device

Lightweight, rugged BGAN terminal delivering high data rate (HDR) performance in a portable package. Engineered for media professionals, government agencies, NGOs, and mobile healthcare — balancing performance, quality, and cost.

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BGAN device — portable satellite terminal

Features

  • Compact, Rugged Design
  • Lightweight and Portable
  • 650+ kbps high-speed link
  • Built-in multi-user Wi-Fi
  • Hotspot up to 100 ft
  • One-button auto-connect
  • External antenna support
  • IP55 outdoor-ready
  • In-motion antenna ready
  • Night-Friendly Display
  • RJ-11 phone jack
  • Class-1 BGAN Terminal
  • Ideal for Live Broadcasting
Iridium Extreme 9575N satellite phone
Satellite Phone · Iridium

Iridium Extreme® 9575N

One of the most rugged and reliable satellite handhelds available — built to withstand shocks, dust, and powerful water jets. Fully customizable GPS tracking and a dedicated SOS button that alerts pre-programmed contacts and opens a two-way link in an emergency.

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Mechanical & Environmental

  • Dimensions: 140 × 60 × 27 mm
  • Weight: 247 g
  • Operating Temperature: 10° to 55°C
  • Durability Standard: MIL-STD 810F
  • Ingress Protection: IP65

Battery & Features

  • Talk Time: 4 hours
  • Standby: 30 hours
  • Telephony & Location Based Services
  • GEOS Emergency Response Support
Satellite Phone · Push-to-Talk · Iridium

Iridium Extreme® 9575 PTT

Instant, secure group connectivity for demanding environments — a powerful high-volume speaker, ruggedized PTT button, and extended-life battery. Supports voice calls, SMS, and emergency SOS alongside one-touch Push-to-Talk.

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Iridium Extreme 9575 PTT satellite phone

Mechanical & Environmental

  • Dimensions: 140 × 60 × 32 mm
  • Weight: 268 g
  • Operating Temperature: 10° to 55°C
  • Durability Standard: MIL-STD 810F
  • Ingress Protection: IP65

Battery & Features

  • Talk Time: 5 hours
  • Standby: 16.5 hours
  • Telephony & Location Based Services
  • GEOS Emergency Response Support
Next-Gen LEO Satellite Connectivity

Low orbit.
High-speed, everywhere.

Gulfsat delivers advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity powered by the OneWeb constellation, designed to offer high-speed, SLA-backed, low-latency communications. The architecture relies on a network of more than 600 LEO satellites orbiting approximately 1,200 km above the Earth — enabling robust broadband connectivity across air, land, and sea, targeting remote regions where traditional terrestrial networks are unavailable.

Core Benefit
High-Speed, Low-Latency
Download speeds up to 150 Mbps and latency below 70 milliseconds — optimised for cloud services, VoIP, video conferencing, and VPNs.
Core Benefit
Global Coverage
Seamlessly connects maritime vessels, remote industrial sites, aviation, and enterprise branch locations.
Core Benefit
Enterprise Reliability
Priority spectrum rights, minimised network congestion, robust SLA options, and 24/7 technical support from Gulfsat.
Core Benefit
Seamless Mobility
Communications-on-the-move, for continuous, uninterrupted operations.
Target Industries

The service focuses on deployment flexibility and enterprise assurance across five primary industries:

Oil & Gas Enterprise Maritime Government & Defense Telecom

Global coverage · Enterprise-level security · 24×7 dedicated support · Flexible commercial models.

Service Models & Optimization

Gulfsat provides flexible commercial structures to balance costs against enterprise-grade requirements:

Service Model Description Ideal For
Committed Information Rate (CIR) Guaranteed minimum bandwidth allocation. Mission-critical operations.
Maximum Information Rate (MIR) Best-effort bandwidth with burst capacity. Flexible demand patterns.
Shared Data Pool Consolidated bandwidth aggregated across multiple locations. Multi-site enterprises.
Application Priority Traffic optimization where high-value data (e.g., Voice) is prioritized. Mission-critical applications.
Hardware & Terminal Options

Partnering with industry leaders like Kymeta, Intellian, and Hughes, Gulfsat OneWeb offers robust, low-profile user terminals tailored for fixed, mobile, and harsh marine/desert environments.

Flat Panel Terminals

Kymeta Hawk U8 flat panel terminal
Flat Panel · Kymeta · Land — Mobility

Hawk™ U8

Full-duplex flat-panel Ku-band antenna with an optional Wi-Fi/cellular SD-WAN module — an all-in-one terminal easy to install on a vehicle roof rack, pole mount, or complete turnkey transport case.

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Main Features

  • Throughput up to 190/35 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Electronically steered holographic beamforming array
  • Multiple mounting, deployment & power accessories
  • Suitable for on-the-move and on-the-pause
  • Embedded tracking for high dynamic movement
  • Low power consumption & high reliability
  • Optional LTE/Wi-Fi capability
Flat Panel · Kymeta · Land Fixed & COTP, Government, Sea

Goshawk™ U8

Combines a flat-panel Ku-band antenna, Eutelsat OneWeb modem, and Wi-Fi/cellular module with an external GEO modem — a single terminal covering vehicles, vessels, and fixed government or land sites.

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Kymeta Goshawk U8 flat panel terminal

Main Features

  • Throughput up to 190/35 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Electronically steered holographic beamforming array
  • Embedded LTE/Wi-Fi — can be disabled for low detectability
  • Connects to external customer-provided GEO modem
  • Operates with ASTRA APNT in GNSS-denied environments
  • Multiple mounting — on-the-move, on-the-pause & fixed
  • Optimised power consumption & high reliability
Kymeta Peregrine U8 flat panel terminal
Flat Panel · Kymeta · Maritime

Peregrine™ U8

A flat-panel Ku-band antenna with Eutelsat OneWeb modem and optional Wi-Fi/cellular module in a fully integrated maritime terminal — no IDU required, with a standard maritime mount adapter for yachts, leisure, and fishing vessels.

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Main Features

  • Throughput up to 190/35 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Electronically steered holographic beamforming array
  • Dual-panel configuration with independent IP combining
  • Multiple mounting, deployment & power accessories
  • Embedded tracking for high dynamic movement
  • Low power consumption & high reliability
  • Optional LTE/Wi-Fi capability
Flat Panel · Intellian · Land — Mobility

OW10HV

A small, lightweight, compact flat-panel terminal for first responder, forestry, and transportation markets — rated -40°C to 55°C, with advanced tracking for reliable connectivity on rough roads and at low elevation angles.

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Intellian OW10HV flat panel terminal

Main Features

  • Throughput up to 78/15 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Compact — optimised for size, weight & power
  • Ease of installation with single coax
  • External GNSS port for GPS-denied environments
  • Integrated radar rejection filtering
  • Supports CNX-WiFi, CNX-BB, CNX-Rack & CNX-Mobility
  • User-friendly mobile app for install & commissioning
Intellian OW11FM flat panel terminal
Flat Panel · Intellian · Maritime & Offshore Energy

OW11FM

An enterprise flat-panel terminal for Cruise, Energy, Merchant, and Ferry markets — installable by a single person with Intellian's maritime mount adapter kit, with simplified deployment over a single coaxial cable.

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Main Features

  • Throughput up to 190/35 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Ease of installation with single coax
  • External GNSS port for GPS-denied environments
  • Supports CNX-WiFi, CNX-Rack & CNX-Mobility
  • Support for standard OTS mounts
  • User-friendly mobile app for install & commissioning
Flat Panel · Hughes · Land Fixed & COTP

HL1120W

A low-profile, self-aligning Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) with no moving parts, optimised for the OneWeb Ku-band LEO constellation — a durable aluminium chassis built for affordable, fast, low-latency connectivity anywhere.

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Hughes HL1120W flat panel terminal

Main Features

  • Throughput up to 190/35 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Single, full-duplex flat-panel antenna
  • Wi-Fi 6 capability
  • Multiple mounting & cabling options
  • User-friendly Hughes mobile app

Parabolic Terminals

Intellian OW70L-DAC dual parabolic terminal
Dual Parabolic · Intellian · Land — Fixed

OW70L-DAC

Designed for high-throughput performance at the most remotely located sites, providing primary or backup connectivity. An optional heater allows operation down to -40°C for extreme cold environments.

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Main Features

  • Throughput up to 190/35 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Dual parabolic antenna system
  • Seamless satellite tracking with uninterrupted data transfer
  • Professional installation required
Stabilized Dual Parabolic · Intellian · Maritime

OW70M-RAC

Two 73 cm mechanically steered antennas with a 3-axis stabilisation system, for merchant fleet operations, offshore energy platforms, and large vessels — delivering better video and online connectivity at sea.

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Intellian OW70M-RAC stabilized dual parabolic terminal

Main Features

  • Throughput up to 190/35 Mbps (DL/UL)
  • Stabilized dual parabolic antenna system
  • Seamless satellite tracking with uninterrupted data transfer
  • Blockage mitigation
  • Enhanced CNX with universal AC power & NMEA port
  • Professional installation required

Connectivity, where
the terrestrial network ends.

Tell us where your sites are. We'll come back with a topology, a capacity plan, and a price.

Talk to data VSAT · Maritime · 5G Hybrid