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11 noviembre 2024
In any election, the flow of information must be fast and secure. From real-time results transmission to media coverage, every aspect depends on a robust communication infrastructure. This is where satellite connectivity plays a fundamental role. Satellites offer global coverage, ensuring communication and data transmission, even in rural or isolated areas where terrestrial networks like fiber optics or mobile internet do not reach or are unreliable.
Satellite Connectivity for Uninterrupted Media Coverage
One of the main uses of satellite connectivity during electoral processes is to ensure that the media can provide real-time coverage, especially in rural areas or those with limited technological infrastructure. Television stations and journalists can leverage satellite capacity to broadcast images and voting results regardless of location. For example, in past elections in Latin American or African countries, many rural areas have only been able to receive media coverage thanks to satellite connectivity solutions. Without this resource, audiences cannot access key news and updates on ongoing electoral processes.
Security and Reliability in Data Transmission
Another critical aspect of elections is the secure transmission of results from polling stations to central bodies managing the count. The satellite connectivity infrastructure and connection stability allow for fast and secure data transmission, even under adverse conditions such as natural disasters, conflicts, or interruptions in terrestrial infrastructure. In this context, Hispasat services, with coverage in Europe, Latin America, and North Africa, provide a guaranteed solution to ensure that electoral authorities can receive and transmit critical data securely, maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
Benefits for Inclusion and Participation
One of the biggest challenges for many developing countries is ensuring that all citizens, regardless of where they live, can participate in elections. In remote places or isolated communities, the lack of infrastructure can hinder the installation of polling stations and access to electoral information. Satellite connectivity allows these centers to operate in remote areas by providing internet access, from the voter registration stage, both at physical points and mobile registration points equipped with satellite internet, to real-time results transmission. By closing this digital gap, satellite connectivity helps citizens exercise their right to vote and stay informed about electoral results instantly. Satellite connectivity is an essential component to ensure the transparency and efficiency of electoral processes, especially in countries with complex geographies and limited terrestrial networks. Days before the election, contingency channels or even satellite phones can be enabled to facilitate pre-voting logistics, and on the official day, it is key to ensuring secure data transmission and smooth, uninterrupted media coverage. At Hispasat, we work hand in hand with governments and media to optimize the electoral processes of countries; offering a robust satellite capacity infrastructure that allows the installation of registration points, telephony, and logistics connected through satellite technology, as well as stable and high-quality real-time video transmission, reliability, and transparency in data and information management, even in remote and hard-to-reach areas. An alternative coverage through satellite internet, preventing failures in terrestrial networks and connection. If you want to know more details about our solution and how we are enhancing elections in countries, contact an advisor from our commercial team now: Contact form
07 octubre 2024
In an increasingly interconnected world, mobility and ubiquitous connectivity are essential to improve user experience, optimize operations and enable access to key services, regardless of the environment.