Direct-to-cell 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 direct-to-cell (DTC) 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 mobile 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 direct-to-cell 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 direct-to-cell means for your teams
Direct-to-cell isn’t about replacing everything else. It’s about ensuring critical safety events still get through.
Our DTC 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 cellular networks.
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. Direct-to-cell 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 direct-to-cell safety
If you're exploring direct-to-cell 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.