Chuck Schumann
CEO
Pacific Dataport
The startup is developing a satellite system that provides affordable broadband connectivity across Alaska, including rural and coastal areas. This system delivers increased-speed internet service, addressing the lack of reliable online access in remote regions.
- Enterprise Software
- Internet of Things
- Software Only
- Telecommunications
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$5.8MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many rural and coastal areas lack reliable, high-speed internet access, hindering economic development and limiting access to essential online services. Existing infrastructure often struggles to provide adequate bandwidth and consistent connectivity in these remote regions. This digital divide creates disparities in education, healthcare, and business opportunities.
Solution
Pacific Dataport aims to bridge the digital divide by delivering space-based telecommunications solutions, including high-speed internet, to underserved areas. As a distribution partner for both OneWeb and Starlink LEO satellite broadband, the company offers flexible access technology suitable for locations where traditional options are less viable or nonexistent. By leveraging low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, Pacific Dataport provides resilient connectivity, independent of terrestrial fiber networks, ensuring maximum uptime. Their services include priority plans with 24/7 support, public IP addresses, and scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes, as well as gateways for community connectivity.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes businesses, residents, and communities in rural and coastal areas seeking reliable, high-speed internet access, as well as organizations requiring resilient connectivity for backup or primary operations.
Features
- Distribution partner for Starlink and OneWeb LEO satellite broadband services
- Aurora IV satellite capacity
- High-speed internet with download speeds from 40-220 Mbps and upload speeds from 8-25+ Mbps
- Low latency (25-60 ms)
- Priority plans with guaranteed bandwidth and 24/7 support
- Public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- WPA2 encryption and ISO standard security for data protection
- Weather-resilient design to withstand snow, sleet, rain, and wind
- Remote monitoring and management via the Pacific Dataport Dashboard
- Options for land mobility and maritime connectivity