Satellite-to-mobile safety for remote working teams
When your people work in places where coverage is patchy, distances are long, and help isn't close by, safety systems need to do more than mostly work.
GetHomeSafe is built in New Zealand for the realities of working remotely in New Zealand. Our satellite-to-mobile solutions are designed specifically for remote working teams in New Zealand, delivering reliable, real-time safety communications when it matters most.
We've been remote work specialists since 2017
Remote work isn't a trend for us. It's what we were built for.
Since 2017, we've focused exclusively on technology that keeps lone and remote workers safe. We design for the environments New Zealanders actually work in: rural, rugged, isolated, and often beyond traditional cell tower coverage.
That experience shows up in every decision we make.
Built here, tested in the real world
We build what we sell. Our platform isn’t assembled from third-party parts — it’s designed, developed, and continuously improved by our own team.
Based in Dunedin and informed by the conditions of Fiordland, we build technology that reflects the reality of New Zealand work: challenging terrain, fast-changing weather, long distances from assistance, and inconsistent network coverage.
Designed to work when coverage is limited
New Zealand's geography makes perfect coverage unrealistic, so we design accordingly. Our solutions operate using lightweight satellite data, with automatic fallback to SMS (including but not limited to satellite) for critical events such as:
- OK/welfare check-ins
- HomeSafe notifications
- Help and emergency alerts
This ensures essential messages are delivered even in low-coverage or off-grid environments.
Working closely with One NZ
We partner with One NZ to deliver satellite-to-mobile capability organisations can rely on. By combining purpose-built safety technology with next-generation connectivity, we help extend coverage and improve resilience — especially in areas where traditional networks fall short.
What satellite-to-mobile means for your teams
Satellite-to-mobile isn’t about replacing everything else. It’s about ensuring critical safety events still get through.
Our satellite-to-mobile solutions provide real-time delivery of key safety events, reduced reliance on a single connectivity type, and confidence for workers and peace of mind for managers.
It's a practical, layered approach to connectivity, designed for remote work, not office environments.
Out-of-coverage areas no longer mean loss of visibility.
Improve adoption
If workers don’t need to think about coverage, they’re far more likely to use the system consistently.
No satellite devices or additional hardware (and data plan) required.
Strengthen duty of care
Demonstrate real-time safety monitoring — even beyond standard cell tower coverage.
Compare the coverage options
No single connectivity type covers every scenario. This comparison shows how different options combine to create layered, complementary coverage that keeps critical safety events moving.
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Need a hand finding the best solution for your team?
Every team works differently, and the right mix of satellite-to-mobile, mobile data, and out-of-coverage options depends on your people and your environments. Talk to us and we'll help you choose the best solution for your team.
Built for organisations with health and safety responsibilities
If your people work remotely, your safety systems need to stand up when conditions aren't ideal. Satellite-to-mobile helps support your health and safety obligations by providing reliable delivery of critical safety events, clear visibility of worker status, and confidence that systems will function in real New Zealand conditions.
No guesswork. No false confidence.
Talk to us about satellite-to-mobile safety
If you're exploring satellite-to-mobile solutions for remote working teams, we can help you understand what's practical and what actually works. Get in touch to talk with a team that's been building for remote work since day one.