SafetyCase Mobile Unit is a rapidly deployable telecom backup solution designed by Orange to ensure resilient connectivity in disrupted or infrastructure-less environments. It includes a high-performance Starlink satellite antenna (WAN), a rugged firewall, and a Wi-Fi bubble. Fully portable, it operates autonomously via swappable batteries (5h runtime each), ensuring continuous power supply. Recharging is possible through grid or generator. The unit also embeds an Orange SIM card to leverage mobile networks when available. A built-in load-balancing system autonomously selects the best connection.
The solution addresses critical capability gaps in crisis response, enabling secure and immediate access to voice and data communications for civil protection, public authorities, and critical industries. By integrating satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi technologies in one plug-and-play system, it eliminates dependency on fixed infrastructure.
SafetyCase Mobile Unit has reached TRL 9 and has been successfully deployed in real missions, including the 2023 Mayotte earthquake response. Operational for over a year, it delivers field-proven performance and autonomy.
Its differentiating value lies in the ergonomic integration of multi-network technologies within a compact, IP55-rated case. Unlike conventional setups, it offers unmatched mobility, ease of use, and failover capacity. While the components are known, the solution itself has been available and used for less than 1 year, positioning it as an innovative and unique answer to telecom continuity challenges in Europe. OneWeb compatibility is under development to reinforce satellite redundancy and European digital sovereignty.
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The main objective of this proposal is to accelerate the deployment of the SafetyCase Mobile Unit across Europe as a scalable, field-proven solution for telecom resilience and sovereignty. In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical and climatic context, ensuring the continuity of communications for public authorities and critical operators is a strategic priority. This ambition aligns with EU objectives on digital sovereignty, civil protection, and crisis preparedness.
The SafetyCase Mobile Unit is designed to offer a plug-and-play telecom service in areas hit by network outages, infrastructure destruction, or temporary deployments. By enabling fast, autonomous, and secure voice and internet access through satellite and mobile networks, the solution directly supports national and European strategies for crisis response and digital resilience.
Through this project, Orange aims to strengthen partnerships with local authorities, civil protection actors and European institutions to promote a shared approach to emergency telecommunications. The ambition is also to enhance the technical capabilities of the SafetyCase, notably by integrating OneWeb as a complementary satellite network, and by reinforcing cybersecurity and interoperability with public safety systems.
By structuring a European deployment roadmap, Orange seeks to move from isolated use cases to a broader adoption across member states, in synergy with EU initiatives on innovation in civil security and resilient infrastructure. The proposal also contributes to bridging the gap between telecom operators and public actors, ensuring that strategic technologies are adapted to field needs and ready for mission-critical use.
The SafetyCase Mobile Unit represents a strong innovation not through the novelty of each individual component, but by the strategic integration of proven technologies into a compact, autonomous, and ergonomic system tailored for field use by non-technical actors. Unlike conventional telecom recovery solutions requiring complex logistics or specialized personnel, the SafetyCase enables instant connectivity in degraded environments, through a true plug-and-play approach.
The innovation lies in the convergence of satellite internet (Starlink, and soon OneWeb), mobile networks, load balancing intelligence, and energy autonomy within an IP55-rated ruggedized unit. The system automatically selects the most efficient available network, offering seamless failover between WAN sources and guaranteeing service continuity. This intelligent and autonomous network management ensures robustness even in fast-evolving crisis scenarios.
Furthermore, the SafetyCase includes hot-swappable batteries and the ability to recharge via grid or generator, addressing real operational needs where electricity may be unavailable or unstable. The user interface is minimal and intuitive, allowing rapid deployment by civil protection teams or local authorities without the need for training or prior telecom knowledge.
The unit has been operational for less than one year and is already deployed in mission environments. Its degree of portability, modularity and ease of use differentiates it from existing mobile command post systems or satellite kits, which often require fixed positions or advanced configuration.
The SafetyCase Mobile Unit thus brings a concrete and user-driven innovation, enabling resilient, sovereign and scalable telecom response, fully aligned with European strategic priorities in digital autonomy and civil security.
The SafetyCase Mobile Unit addresses a critical operational challenge: the immediate restoration or provision of telecom services in areas where infrastructure is damaged, absent, or unreliable. It resolves the need for autonomous, rapid, and secure connectivity during crises, emergencies, or temporary field operations—where traditional networks fail or are unavailable.
Public authorities, civil protection actors, and operators of essential services often face connectivity blackouts during natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, wildfires), cyberattacks, or infrastructure failures. These disruptions delay coordination, data transmission, and access to critical information, putting lives and operational effectiveness at risk.
The SafetyCase provides a ready-to-use solution that restores communications in less than 10 minutes. It combines satellite internet (Starlink), 4G mobile fallback (via Orange SIM), and secure Wi-Fi and Ethernet access in a compact, robust case. Its load balancing system ensures automatic switching between available networks, maintaining service continuity with no manual intervention. Its hot-swappable batteries, recharge options (grid/generator), and rugged IP55 design guarantee resilience in hostile or remote environments.
By enabling immediate telecom access without technical expertise, the SafetyCase reduces response time, enhances coordination between stakeholders, and ensures uninterrupted communication flows. It is suited for use by emergency teams, field command posts, municipalities, or critical infrastructure operators during planned or unplanned disruptions.
In summary, the SafetyCase resolves the operational gap between the urgency of field needs and the slowness or inaccessibility of conventional telecom deployment, contributing to faster, safer and more resilient crisis response across Europe.
The SafetyCase Mobile Unit is managed by a multidisciplinary Orange team with expertise in telecoms, crisis response, satellite, and public sector needs. It includes product managers, engineers, field technicians, and a dedicated after-sales support team ensuring maintenance and rapid assistance. The team also works with legal and innovation units to ensure compliance and scalability.
The SafetyCase Mobile Unit is managed by a multidisciplinary Orange team with expertise in telecoms, crisis response, satellite, and public sector needs. It includes product managers, engineers, field technicians, and a dedicated after-sales support team ensuring maintenance and rapid assistance. The team also works with legal and innovation units to ensure compliance and scalability.