Elections are vital to the well-being of any democracy, and ensuring their proper function in all stages of the process, from campaigning to actual voting, is essential. In many parts of the world, elections can take place in areas without communication infrastructures, such as a lack of phone and internet service. Satellite technology can be used to help overcome these challenges, and many products suitable for use in elections are available through UStronics. Through UStronics, it is possible to obtain many kinds of satellite communications equipment, including satellite phones, mobile terminals, VSAT’s, and satellite tracking equipment. All of this technology can be used to significant effect in elections.

            Satellite phones can be used for communication in areas without cellular service. Campaigning is often difficult to even in the most developed regions, in places without adequate phone service; it can be tough to coordinate. Satellite phones can be used by campaign workers and volunteers to coordinate their efforts in remote areas, which have not always been the focus of political campaigns, potentially to gain a substantial advantage. Similarly, internet access is also not available in many remote areas, but satellite communication can help to improve this problem as well. Mobile terminals can be distributed to campaign workers in isolated areas, letting them connect to the internet with enough bandwidth to upload small files and check their emails, as well as receive messages. VSAT’s can also be used for similar purposes, though they are perhaps best suited for use by a local campaign office or center to give the entire location access to the internet. UStronics offers several drive-away and fly-away VSAT’s that can be quickly brought in, like the Explorer 3075 and 8100.

            No election can be complete without one crucial stage, the vote. Voting in many parts of the world still relies on physical ballots, including mail-in ballots. Satellite tracking equipment can be used to monitor the location of containers holding ballots to provide an extra layer of security. They can also be attached to electronic voting equipment commonly found in polling stations in place of traditional paper ballots. UStronics offers satellite tracking equipment as well, such as products like SmartOne LP Satellite Managed Asset Ready Tracker. No matter the challenge, UStronics provides satellite products with the ability to improve the quality of elections. Campaigns can reach voters in remote places more easily with satellite technology, and election results can be protected should the technology be adopted for use within electoral systems.