Instant Network Emergency Response

This is where it all started in 2012. The Vodafone Instant Network is an ultra-portable 2/3/4G GSM network that packs into 2 cases and weighs less than 65kg.

The cases are transportable on commercial flights and allow emergency response partners such as Télécoms sans Frontières to respond immediately to any disaster, travelling with emergency communications equipment. Once on location a network can be established in less than 40 minutes.

The Instant Network provides 2G and 3G connectivity, has inbuilt wireless capability and secure connectivity via firewall and VPN. And can be deployed anywhere in the world, in any scenario.

The Vodafone Instant Wifi solution provides a secure and safe Wifi environment for up to 1500 users. In quick operation mode, the Instant Wifi is able to operate within minutes to create a wifi cloud over an approximate 80m range, serving up to 500 users. For a larger deployment, the extra access points included allow to extend the capacity and the area of coverage to 1500 users across an area of up to 10,000 m².

Instant Wifi is able to provide access to the internet via 4G connections, via fast wired connections.

Key Features

• All in one box solution in ruggedized casing
• Pre-configured solution can be operational in minutes
• Cloud-based management with live reporting capabilities
• Weighs less than 25 kg and easily transportable on commercial flights
• Uses either 220V AC mains power or 12V DC power from solar or car battery

Instant Charge was initially developed to support UNHCR and refugees arriving on the shores of Europe.

Unlike many refugee situations in other parts of the world, most refugee families arriving in Europe have smart phones - rather than feature phones- therefore involving an increasing need for access to power. Vodafone Foundation Instant Charge is a single box that, combined with a generator or another power source, has the capabilities to charge up to 66 phones simultaneously.

The solution has been designed in 4 different modules created to prevent overcrowding in emergency environments, a large problem with very dense charging solutions and a potential source of a flashpoint in tense situations. It has also been designed to be used outdoor and with limited man intervention. The system supplies 3 x 20 port USB charging complete with 70cm cables so users do not require chargers or cables to recharge their handsets. In addition, there is a single 6 output extension cable, capable of charging a further 6 phones or other devices. The system can use any combination of 1 to all 4 modules simultaneously depending on need.