Jakarta, INTI – After the world was shaken by the arrival of STARLINK, the communication technology industry is once again disrupted by a groundbreaking innovation: RU1. RU1 is a radio wave system developed by the Swedish startup TERASi.
RU1 comes in the form of a small, lightweight box that can be installed anywhere. Quoted from edr.magazine.eu, James Campion, CEO and co-founder of TERASi, described it as the “GoPro of backhaul radios” due to its palm sized design.
“With the RU1, we’ve created the GoPro of backhaul radios. We’ve taken what used to be a bulky, immobile piece of infrastructure and shrunk it down into something you can hold in the palm of your hand,” said Campion.
A Fast Device
TERASi utilizes the latest millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, enabling high speed data transmission with low latency. With its massive bandwidth, TERASi claims RU1 can deliver speeds of up to 10 Gbps with latency under 5 milliseconds which is 50 times faster than Starlink.
According to kompas.com, mmWave operates on frequency bands between 24 GHz and 40 GHz. Although it offers high speed, mmWave coverage is limited to under 3 km. Similar to a laser beam, the waves emitted by RU1 are extremely narrow, making them difficult to disrupt.
“This is crucial for rapid response in dynamic scenarios such as drone detection,” added Campion.
A Multifunctional Device
TERASi also highlights RU1’s flexibility, as it can be mounted on a tripod or drone. This makes RU1 highly effective in supporting critical missions in defense, disaster response, and remote areas unreachable by conventional networks.
“RU1 can be deployed within minutes to keep units connected in fast changing environments,” Campion explained.
In disaster management, RU1 can instantly restore gigabit links for emergency responders. In industry, it can provide temporary high capacity networks for construction sites, mining operations, or remote energy facilities.
High Security Level
thenextweb.com notes the challenge of private operators in maintaining control over military communications. TERASi states that RU1 offers a safer alternative network because it gives users full control unlike Starlink, which can be remotely managed.
“Satellite communication services like Starlink provide wide coverage that is useful for connecting sensors and static devices with low data speeds to the global network,” Campion added.
“RU1 gives users control over their data and the freedom to quickly build sovereign networks, shifting the frontline paradigm from waiting for infrastructure to instantly creating it, from relying on external actors to becoming independent.”
Although RU1 is lighter and faster than Starlink, TERASi emphasizes that it is not a direct replacement but rather a complement. According to Campion, each system has its own advantages.
Conclusion
TERASi’s RU1 introduces advanced, lightweight, and flexible satellite communication technology, making it a reliable alternative to Starlink. This innovation strengthens Sweden’s position in the global communication industry and opens new opportunities for various sectors to access efficient mission critical communication services.
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