CONNECTED AMBULANCES
AMBULANCES LOSE CONNECTIVITY. PATIENT AND OPERATIONAL DATA SHOULD NOT
"Anywhere Internet" connectivity provides a resilient communications layer that keeps ambulances connected across cellular, satellite and
available networks — without replacing existing clinical or fleet systems
Network Equity does not replace your dispatch system, clinical platform, GPS application or ambulance communications equipment
We provide the resilient connectivity layer that helps those systems remain connected as the vehicle moves between available communications networks
DESIGNED FOR COMPLEX OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS
From dense urban networks to regional highways and remote operating areas, the architecture is designed to maintain the strongest practical connection available as an ambulance moves between network environments
We are currently exploring pilot opportunities with ambulance operators, hospital groups and emergency medical service providers interested in evaluating resilient connectivity under Pacific operating conditions
CONNECTIVITY BENEFITS
Eliminates communication failures in hilly terrain, cyclone belts, rural black spots and monsoon outages
Supports faster triage, real-time specialist input and improved hospital load balanc
Potential uptime
Up to 99.5%+ using bonded Starlink + 5G/4G
pROVE IT BEFORE YOU SCALE IT
Start with five ambulances
Understand → Install → Operate → Measure → Decide
Connectivity availability
Dropout reduction
GPS/telemetry continuity
Video/data performance
Installation and operational impact
Crew feedback
Integration performance
Cost and scale assessment
INSTALLATION
No changes to OEM wiring
Fully API-ready with no modification to dispatch software
Scalable for district and state wide EMS rollouts
The router inside the Edge Spark® Connect Pod™ has EN 61000 electromagnetic compatibility certification
THE OUTCOME
Continuity
Maintain operational data when individual networks deteriorate
Clinical coordination
Support real-time communication between crews and receiving facilities
Fleet visibility
Protect GPS, telemetry and dispatch connectivity
Crew simplicity
Connectivity switching happens underneath existing applications
Resilience
Multiple communications pathways reduce dependence on any single carrier
BEFORE Network Equity + Edge Spark®
Ambulance connectivity depends heavily on individual mobile networks. As vehicles move through weak coverage areas, GPS, telemetry, video, dispatch data and communication with receiving hospitals can become unreliable or drop out completely
With Network Equity + Edge Spark®
A resilient connectivity layer automatically uses the best available network pathway — including cellular and satellite — helping keep the ambulance, dispatch team and receiving hospital connected without replacing existing fleet or clinical systems
THE PROBLEM
Ambulances move constantly between strong, weak and unavailable network coverage. When connectivity drops, GPS, telemetry, video, dispatch information and communication with receiving hospitals can become unreliable
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is not simply about putting internet into an ambulance. It is about maintaining the digital link between the patient, paramedic, dispatch team and receiving health service — supporting better coordination, visibility and continuity of care while the vehicle is moving
HOW IT WORKS
Network Equity + EdgeSpark® provides a resilient connectivity layer beneath existing ambulance systems. It automatically uses the strongest available pathway across cellular, satellite and other networks, helping keep critical applications connected without replacing existing fleet, clinical or communications platforms
WHY IT MATTERS
Better connectivity can support better continuity of care
For ambulance crews, it provides another tool when clinical advice or information is needed
For hospitals, it can provide earlier visibility of the patient's condition and likely requirements
For health systems, it creates an opportunity to improve coordination between pre-hospital and hospital care
For patients — particularly those travelling long distances — it can reduce the clinical isolation that exists between the point of collection and the point of treatment
In remote and regional settings, where transport times may be significant, that opportunity becomes even more important
HOW A PILOT COULD WORK
Start with a small number of ambulances operating across selected routes or service areas
Test the solution under real operating conditions, measure connectivity and operational performance, gather crew feedback and assess the case for broader deployment
Start small. Prove the value. Scale when the case is clear
WHO IS BEHIND IT
Connected Ambulances is being developed through Network Equity, an initiative of FNC Projects, working with specialist technology and implementation partners
The approach brings together experience in remote service delivery, telecommunications, digital connectivity, health systems and project development
Our role is not simply to introduce technology
It is to work with ambulance services and health partners to understand the operating environment, identify where connectivity can make a meaningful difference and develop a practical pathway from concept to implementation
LETS TALK
Every ambulance service operates in a different environment
The first step is therefore not a technology proposal — it is a conversation
If your organisation is exploring improved ambulance connectivity, telehealth, clinical information exchange or better communication between ambulances and receiving hospitals, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss what a small pilot could look like
OUR PROGRAMS
Network Equity →
Resilient connectivity
Aideen Network →
AI-enabled applications
Groundwork Consulting →
Implementation & community capability
