The music festival season is almost upon us. With the first one starting at the end of May and the vast majority in June, event organisers are going to have a busy couple of months. Of course, planning a music festival or other event starts almost as soon as the previous year’s is finished, and there are a vast number of things to think about. Organising the acts, location, staging, food, toilets and security can be immensely complex. What happens if you need WiFi as well? Getting a temporary internet connection in a field may seem like an impossibility, but it is simpler than you may think. The trick is getting someone to do it for you.
Satellite and 3G
Fortunately for many event organisers, companies like Noba specialise in providing temporary internet connections, anywhere. There are a range of technologies which can be used, and these can be applied to a number of situations. As music festivals are generally outdoor events, they are usually held in fields, beaches and outdoor stadiums. This means that most will lack telephone lines and the other infrastructure normally needed to install a broadband connection. While Noba are able to install temporary phone lines, many of their solutions for festivals involve satellite and 3G technology.
Sometimes the most effective solution for a music festival is to offer internet via satellite. The internet connection is beamed from a satellite to a dish, in the same way that satellite TV is received. This can be used literally anywhere, although in some situations more speed and robustness can be achieved using 3G.
3G technology is the same as that used by smart-phones to connect to the web. Noba, however, take this technology to the limit by combining SIM cards from multiple operators, adding powerful signal boosters and using bonded 3G routers. With this technology Noba were able to provide an internet cafe for the Beach Break Live festival, which enabled festival goers to keep in touch with their friends and family – an important consideration during multi-day events.
Other locations
Of course, temporary broadband is not just for music festivals. Product launches, exhibitions and corporate events can all benefit, especially if they are held in unusual locations. Listed buildings are often attractive venues, but providing broadband can be difficult as wired internet requires a lot of cables. Noba can provide solutions for this sort of environment as well, by hiding wiring or using alternative technologies. It is possible to deliver an Ethernet connection using the existing wiring behind electrical sockets, for example.
Noba are an IT company specialising in temporary internet for events and businesses. Whatever the situation, they can provide an internet connection. For more information on how they can provide a solution for your event, click here.
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