Businesses that operate in the oil, gas and mining industry need a communication plan with unmatched reliability. They need a powerful network with the ability to support a wide range of applications for oilfield communications, from VoIP and satellite Internet VPN to streaming data and video. They need broadband satellite Internet from Skycasters included in their communication plan.
Satellite Internet access is often an essential part of oilfield communications and can be included in a drilling plan. Our iDirect® Premium Metered Service Plans offer maximum satellite internet data with maximum value. Notice that all of our shared service plans contain a. You see, while most companies make empty promises about transmission speeds, Skycasters makes guarantees with our oil, gas, and mining service plans.
Skycasters Silver Service Plans offers Internet service prices at a flat rate for these unlimited plans. There are no overages, FAP or throttling associated with these plans. Unlike our iDirect® Premium Metered shared service offerings, these service plans do not have a guarantee speed associated with them, but are instead offered with a fixed contention ratio of 20:1.
National, state, and local Government customers can now receive GSA Schedule discounts on all plans. Have someone contact me here to learn more about Skycasters GSA schedule Internet service prices.
See below for oil, gas, and mining service plans and Internet service prices.
iDirect® Premium Metered Service: Guaranteed Speeds*.
| Service Plan Monthly Price | $99.00 | $149.00 | $249.00 | $499.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Speeds (down/up) | 10.0M / 2.0M | 10.0M / 2.0M | 10.0M / 2.0M | 16.0M / 2.0M | |
| Guaranteed Speeds (down/up) | 384k / 128k | 384k / 128k | 512k / 256k | 1.5M / 768k | |
| Static IP Address | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Data Allowance4 | 2GB | 3GB | 5GB | 8GB | |
| Overage/MB6 | $0.07/MB | $0.07/MB | $0.07/MB | $0.10/MB | |
* – Download Guaranteed speeds require a receive signal strength above 6.0db (Modulation of QPSK 4/5).
iDirect® Premium Metered Service with Skycasters Nights and Weekends Option: Guaranteed Speeds* with even better value. Take advantage of reduced rates for night and weekend usage by scheduling software updates and large file transfers.
| Service Plan Monthly Price | $99.00 | $149.00 | $249.00 | $499.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Speeds (down/up) | 10.0M / 2.0M | 10.0M / 2.0M | 10.0M / 2.0M | 16.0M / 2.0M | |
| Guaranteed Speeds (down/up) | 384k / 128k | 384k / 128k | 512k / 256k | 1.5M / 768k | |
| Static IP Address | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Total Data Allowance4 | 3GB | 4.5GB | 7.5GB | 15GB | |
| Daytime Data | 1GB | 1.5GB | 2.5GB | 5GB | |
| Nights and Weekends Data** | 2GB | 3GB | 5GB | 10GB | |
| Overage/MB6 | $0.07/MB | $0.07/MB | $0.07/MB | $0.10/MB | |
iDirect® Unlimited: Unlimited plans, fixed rate. Fixed contention ratio of 20:1, 10:0, or 5:1.
| Service Plan Monthly Price | $359.00 | $675.00 | $1,295.00 | $1,725.00 | $3,450.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxIR (down/up) | 768k/512k | 1.5M/768k | 3.0M/1.5M | 4.0M/2.0M | 4.0M/2.0M |
| Contention Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 20:1 | 20:1 | 10:1 |
| GB Equivalent | 21 | 37.2 | 73.9 | 98.6 | 197.2 |
| Minimum Equipment (Dish/BUC) | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/3w | 1.2m/3w |
| Recommended Modem | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 |
iDirect® Disaster Response Plans: Service Plans tailored to requirements for emergency teams.
| Test & Training | Occasional Use | Frequent Use | ^High Use / Multi-Site Shared Data | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxIR (down/up) | 5.0M/768k | 5.0M/768k | 5.0M/768k | 5.0M/768k | 5.0M/768k |
| CIR (down/up) | 1.5M/512k | 1.5M/512k | 1.5M/512k | 1.5M/512k | 1.5M/512k |
| Static IP Address | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Monthly Recurring Fee | $179 | $249 | $599 | $4,950 + $50/remote |
$8,900 + $50/remote |
| Included Data | 500MB | 3GB | 10GB | 100GB | 200GB |
| Overage/MB6 | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB |
| Contract Term | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month |
| Recommended Modem | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 |
^– High Use / Multi-Site Shared Data plans subject to resource availability.
| Test & Training | Occasional Use | Frequent Use | ^High Use / Multi-Site Shared Data | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxIR (down/up) | 10.0M/2.0M | 10.0M/2.0M | 10.0M/2.0M | 10.0M/2.0M | 10.0M/2.0M |
| CIR (down/up) | 2.0M/1.0M | 2.0M/1.0M | 2.0M/1.0M | 2.0M/1.0M | 2.0M/1.0M |
| Static IP Address | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Monthly Recurring Fee | $199 | $349 | $799 | $6,600 + $50/remote |
$11,900 + $50/remote |
| Included Data | 500MB | 3GB | 10GB | 100GB | 200GB |
| Overage/MB6 | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB | $0.15/MB |
| Contract Term | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month |
| Recommended Modem | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 |
^– High Use / Multi-Site Shared Data plans subject to resource availability.
Daily Flat Rate Disaster Response Service Plans — GSA Only
These disaster recovery service plans provide for unlimited usage. Verification of use may be required. These provide for unlimited backup disaster recovery plan usage.
| Daily Flat Rate | 10:1 Standard | 10:1 High Speed |
|---|---|---|
| MaxIR (down/up) | 1.5M/768k | 4.0M/2.0M |
| CIR (down/up) | 150k/76k | 400k/200k |
| Monthly Recurring Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Daily Use Rate7 | $75 | $150 |
| Contract Term | 24 month | 24 month |
7– Charged for any day with greater than 10 megabytes of data. When testing, please limit usage to under 10 megabytes of data to avoid the Daily Use Rate.
iDirect® Business Continuity Plans: Backup service plans for primary service interruptions or infrastructure failures.
| Service Plans | Basic Package | Standard Package | Premium Package | Enterprise Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxIR (down/up) | 5.0M/768k | 10.0M/2.0M | 16.0M/2.0M | 20.0M/2.0M |
| CIR (down/up) | 512k/256k | 1.5M/768k | 2.0M/1.25M | 2.5M/1.5M |
| Static IP Address | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Monthly Recurring Fee | $59 | $79 | $89 | $99 |
| A la carte Usage Charge | $0.20/MB | $0.20/MB | $0.20/MB | $0.20/MB |
| Keep-alive Traffic Allowance (included) | 100MB/month | 100MB/month | 100MB/month | 100MB/month |
| Minimum Equipment | 1.2m / 3w | 1.2m / 3w | 1.2m / 6w | 1.8m / 6w |
| Contract Term | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month | 24 month |
| Recommended Modem | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X3 | iDirect X1/X7 | iDirect X7 |
Compare Satellite Equipment
| iDirect IDU | VSAT X1/ Like New VSAT X3 |
VSAT X1/ Like New VSAT X3 |
VSAT X1/ Like New VSAT X3 |
VSAT X1/ Like New VSAT X3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dish Size | 1.2 meter | 1.2 meter | 1.8 meter | 1.8 meter |
| BUC Size | 3 watt | 6 watt | 3 watt | 6 watt |
| Equipment Price | $999 + frt | $1,549 + frt | $1,359 + frt | $1,909 + frt |
| Standard Installation on Non-Pen Mount | $550 | $550 | $750 | $750 |
| Standard Installation on Pole Mount | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Term | 2 year3 | 2 year3 | 2 year3 | 2 year3 |
| iDirect IDU | VSAT X5 | VSAT X5 | VSAT X5 | VSAT X5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dish Size | 1.2 meter | 1.2 meter | 1.8 meter | 1.8 meter |
| BUC Size | 3 watt | 6 watt | 3 watt | 6 watt |
| Equipment Price | $1,824 + frt | $2,374 + frt | $2,184 + frt | $2,734 + frt |
| Standard Installation on Non-Pen Mount | $550 | $550 | $750 | $750 |
| Standard Installation on Pole Mount | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Term | 2 year3 | 2 year3 | 2 year3 | 2 year3 |
| iDirect IDU | VSAT X7 | VSAT X7 | VSAT X7 | VSAT X7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dish Size | 1.2 meter | 1.2 meter | 1.8 meter | 1.8 meter |
| BUC Size | 3 watt | 6 watt | 3 watt | 6 watt |
| Equipment Price | $3,174 + frt | $3,724 + frt | $3,534 + frt | $4,084 + frt |
| Standard Installation on Non-Pen Mount | $550 | $550 | $750 | $750 |
| Standard Installation on Pole Mount | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Term | 2 year3 | 2 year3 | 2 year3 | 2 year3 |
Skycasters can tailor any oil, gas, and mining service plan to meet the unique needs of your operation. Contact us at 330-785-2100 to speak with a Skycasters expert. Or click here to take an online analysis of your needs and you’ll be on your way to a customized satellite Internet solution for your oilfield communications or drilling plan.
* – Download Guaranteed speeds require a receive signal strength above 6.0db (Modulation of QPSK 4/5).
** – Nights & Weekend are times outside Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern..
3 – Equipment price shown above reflects $1,000 discount for signing a two-year Premium Metered service agreement. Early termination fees apply.
4 – Be aware that the network requires 65 MB per month to manage and monitor remote sites.
5 – Peak-Time is defined as weekdays, from 7:00 AM Eastern to 7:00 PM Eastern.
6 – The customer is responsible for any overages incurred as a result of viral infection or unsolicited traffic from the public internet.
7 – Charged for any day with greater than 10 megabytes of data. When testing, please limit usage to under 10 megabytes of data to avoid the Daily Use Rate.
Throttled Data(Fair Access Policy – FAP) | Service Plan Upgrades
MaxIR – Maximum Information Rate, the maximum speed at which data can be received or transmitted.
CIR – Committed Information Rate, the speed at which we guarantee data can be received or transmitted. We guarantee you will receive 110% of your CIR at least 90% of the time, if not more.
Data Allowance – This is the total amount of data that can be transferred up and/or down in a given billing cycle (30 days). Please make sure to review our Fair Access Policy (FAP). There are two options for you to choose from regarding your Data Allowance:
Option 1 – If you may need additional data some months you may purchase an “unlimited” plan. With this option, you will be billed according to your service plan for any data in excess of the plan allowance.
Option 2 – If you prefer flat rate billing, you may choose a “limited” plan. If you exceed your plan’s data allowance, your connection speeds may be slowed down until your usage is back in profile with the plan.
Note – Premium Metered Service can be configured as Option 1 or Option 2
IP Addressing – All plans include 1 publicly routable static IP address. Blocks of 5 or 13 are available. Block of 5 is $30.00. Block of 13 is $60.00. Up to 256 are available if needed at an additional charge. If you need more than 5 IP addresses, your request must be justified in writing to meet ARIN requirements.
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