GetHomeSafe satellite connectivity with One NZ is now live

GetHomeSafe Version 4.27 is now live with satellite connectivity through One NZ, marking a major milestone for lone and remote worker safety.

For the first time, GetHomeSafe can be used to its full capacity beyond traditional cellular coverage, using satellite connectivity on compatible mobile devices and plans. This represents a generational shift for the lone and remote worker safety industry.

Powerful safety, no matter where work takes you

With Version 4.27, workers operating beyond mobile coverage can continue to use GetHomeSafe as intended — not in a reduced or “fallback” mode, but with full functionality.

All key welfare and safety events are supported regardless of location, including:

• Starting a detailed Work & Journey Plan
• Prestart JHA and Take Five risk assessments
• Check-ins
• Safety observations
• Man-down alerting
• Location sharing
• Site check-in and check-out
• Time and mileage recording
• Duress alerts
• HomeSafe confirmations

This means organisations no longer need to compromise safety processes simply because work happens outside cellular coverage.

Built in partnership with One NZ

This integration is the result of months of development and close collaboration with One NZ, ensuring a reliable, secure, and seamless experience for workers operating in remote and challenging environments.

What you need to get started

To use satellite connectivity with GetHomeSafe, you will need:

• A compatible device
• A compatible One NZ plan

Please refer to the One NZ website for the latest details on supported devices and plans.

No extra cost. No account changes required.

There is no additional cost to enable satellite connectivity within GetHomeSafe, and no changes are required to your GHS account.

Simply ensure you are running GetHomeSafe version 4.27 or higher, and satellite functionality will be available when supported by your device and plan.

Continued support for SMS welfare events

GetHomeSafe will continue to support a limited range of welfare events via SMS, including Satellite SMS on compatible devices with a compatible One NZ plan.

Please note that SMS-based check-ins and events aren't enabled by default, and fair use limits apply. Contact us if you want to discuss enabling SMS events for your organisation.