Team receives connectivity boost from Devon technology company Unity5

Thanks to the support from Devon technology company Unity5, our ability to adopt digital tools that enhance our operational capabilities has been given a significant boost.

Unity5 has provided crucial Starlink Mini connectivity, that includes a year's subscription to both our incident control vehicle and rescue centre, and partnered with Go2Sim for five essential roaming SIM cards. 

Starlink is a satellite based Internet connectivity system that overcomes the Internet availability limitations in the rural terrain in which we operates. Up until now we have faced significant connectivity issues that inhibited our ability to adopt digital tools that would enhance how we plan, manage and communicate during search and rescues. Unity5’s support has eliminated this barrier, ensuring robust connectivity regardless of callout location.

Unity5 CEO Mark WIlson said "At Unity5, we pride ourselves on supporting local charities with their endeavours, and this cause is no different. We are thrilled to equip DSRT Ashburton with the reliable connectivity they need to continue their life-saving work, often in the most challenging environments."

Our volunteers respond to over 40 emergency service requests to help those in need annually. We provide vital assistance not only to individuals lost or injured in remote locations such as Dartmoor, but increasingly to vulnerable people affected by mental health challenges or dementia across the whole of south and east Devon. Unity5’s support means we team can adopt digital tools with confidence regardless of the incident location.

Al Pewsey, DSRT Ashburton’s ICT Officer said  “Thanks to Unity5’s generous sponsorship of Starlink connectivity for both our mobile incident control vehicle and rescue centre, we are now equipped to fully embrace digital technologies that enhance our operations. This transformative connectivity empowers our search managers with access to collaborative planning tools, and advanced communication capabilities, improving the effectiveness of our rescue response."

"We’re incredibly grateful to Unity5 for its support in helping us stay connected. It demonstrates how collaboration with our business supporters can make a positive difference when we are called to those in need."