Case study
Starlink in Mining: Real-Time GPS and Video for 500+ Vehicles
How TrailingSat connected 500+ vehicles with Starlink on every unit in the Argentine Puna —lithium, gold, copper— where there is no cellular coverage.
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Mining & Oil/Gas
Telematics for extractive industries
Telematics solutions for mining, oil and gas operations in remote areas and extreme conditions. WiFi + Starlink connectivity where there's no cellular coverage.
CAN Bus J1939 WiFi + Starlink
40%
Fuel savings
100%
Asset visibility
24/7
Remote monitoring
<10s
Critical alerts
Benefits
Telematics for high-performance operations
Precise data from your mining machinery and oil & gas equipment to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
WiFi + Starlink
Connectivity in areas without cellular coverage, ideal for remote mines and oil fields
Fuel control
Precise consumption monitoring for high-performance equipment like CAT, Komatsu and Volvo
Real engine hours
Accurate recording via CAN Bus for preventive maintenance planning
Industrial sensors
BLE sensors for temperature, pressure and vibration in harsh environments
Operational safety
Speed control, operator fatigue and risk zone monitoring with geofences
Engine diagnostics
RPM, temperature, oil pressure and fault codes via CAN Bus J1939
Applications
Equipment we monitor
From 400-ton mining trucks to service vehicles in oil fields.
Mining trucks
Monitoring CAT 797, Komatsu 930E and high-tonnage haul equipment
Excavators
Working hours, fuel consumption and location tracking for hydraulic excavators
Drill rigs
Telematics for drilling equipment and oil wells
Power shovels
Tracking loaders and earthmoving equipment
Support vehicles
Pickups, ambulances and personnel buses on site
Tankers
Fuel control for tanker trucks and refueling equipment
Products
Devices for mining and oil/gas
Robust hardware designed for extreme conditions, dust and vibration.
Featured accessory
CAN reading without intervention
Technical resources
Mining case studies, comparisons and technical guides
Supporting material to evaluate the technical architecture before locking in your stack.
2026 comparison
Best GPS Trackers for Mining in LATAM (2026)
Why Starlink demands native WiFi, vendor comparison (Teltonika, Queclink, Suntech, Jimi IoT, Ruptela, Rinho) and product mapping by vehicle type.
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Technical guide
GPS Tracker with WiFi and Starlink: how it works
The feature that changes the telematics stack in areas without cellular coverage. Architecture and alternatives to intermediate cellular routers.
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Our hardware was used by partners in deployments for Vaca Muerta, lithium mines and copper operations across Latin America.