Knowledge base

Internet on a site or remote location: which solution and when

Having a fixed line installed takes weeks to months and is rarely worthwhile at a temporary site. Depending on coverage, number of users and project duration, we choose between mobile internet and satellite.

Short answer

For internet on a site or remote location there are three realistic options. If there is coverage, a 4G or 5G data connection is the fastest to deploy and is active immediately. If the location will be in use for longer and a cable is available, choose fixed internet via VDSL or fibre, with mobile backup if needed. If there is no cable and no usable coverage, Starlink Pro is the solution: installation at 1,250 euro excl. VAT plus a data plan from 50 GB up to 2 TB.

Mobile internet with a data-only card

Where the mobile network is strong enough, a 4G or 5G router with a data-only SIM card is all you need. It's the cheapest route, quick to deliver and easy to move to the next site.

For sensors, trackers and monitoring cabinets, we use IoT cards that automatically switch to the best available network, with roaming in more than 180 countries.

Starlink Pro for weak or no coverage

If the site sits in a valley, behind woodland or out of range, satellite is the only stable option. Starlink Pro installation costs 1,250 euro excl. VAT and takes about two hours. After that you choose a data plan: 50 GB at 75 euro, 500 GB at 150 euro, 1 TB at 300 euro or 2 TB at 475 euro per month, all excl. VAT.

The same setup also works as a backup for a site where a cable fault would otherwise bring production to a halt.

Fixed internet once the site becomes permanent

If the location becomes permanent, we switch to VDSL or fibre up to 1 Gbps, network-independent and with a fixed IP address. The mobile or satellite solution then stays in place as a backup.

How to make the right choice quickly

Give us the address, the number of users and the project duration. We check the coverage of every network at that spot and propose the cheapest workable setup, not the heaviest one.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can a site be online?

With a data-only card and a router, usually within a few working days. For Starlink Pro we plan an installation of about two hours.

Does Starlink work in bad weather?

The system is built for outdoor use in Belgian conditions. Heavy rainfall can temporarily affect speed, but the connection generally stays up.

Can I take the installation to the next site?

Yes. Both the router with data card and the satellite setup can be moved once a project ends.