Contrivian launches Horizon Plus for remote field teams
Tue, 30th Jun 2026 (Today)
Contrivian has launched Horizon Plus, a field connectivity system for remote and mission-critical operations, expanding its Horizon portfolio for government, emergency services and enterprise users.
The system combines satellite links with multi-carrier 5G/LTE routing and SD-WAN to provide communications in areas with limited or no conventional infrastructure. It is designed for remote site operations, disaster response, military deployments and mobile healthcare settings.
The launch adds a new tier to a product line that already includes Horizon Go, a portable kit for solo responders and small teams, and Horizon, a ruggedised case for vehicle-mounted and fixed-site deployment. Horizon Plus sits above those products for multi-user field operations, while Horizon Pro remains aimed at more demanding deployments.
The wider Horizon line is intended to help field teams restore or establish communications quickly. Users can deploy the equipment within minutes for applications including remote video monitoring, real-time tracking and telemetry.
The San Francisco-based company provides connectivity services that combine fibre, broadband, LTE/5G and low Earth orbit satellite links. Its software products, Lighthouse and NorthStar, are used to monitor path conditions, select routes and provide central oversight across deployments.
Field use
Contrivian pointed to the Palisades fires in Los Angeles as an example of how the kits have been used in emergency conditions. The systems restored command-to-field communications, supported real-time weather and thermal imaging, and worked with existing handsets without requiring users to change devices, according to the company.
The example reflects a broader push by communications suppliers to provide more portable networks for agencies and operators working in austere environments. Emergency responders, healthcare providers and infrastructure operators increasingly rely on a mix of satellite and cellular services when terrestrial networks are unavailable or damaged.
Grant Kirkwood, Chief Executive Officer, Contrivian, described the launch as an important step in that strategy.
"The Contrivian Horizon Plus is a huge step for emergency services connectivity. Allowing critical teams from construction, remote operations, healthcare, law enforcement, military, and governments to connect to satellites for real-time tracking and telemetry, even in the most remote locations," said Grant Kirkwood, Chief Executive Officer, Contrivian.
"The mix of hardware, software, and global connectivity creates a resilient ecosystem that ensures uninterrupted communication when it matters most, empowering responders to operate with greater precision, coordination and confidence in the field," Kirkwood said.
Portfolio expansion
Horizon Go is available as either a hard case or backpack for walk-in deployment where vehicles cannot reach. The smaller system combines a Starlink Mini terminal with battery power intended to last through a full day of use.
For larger teams, Horizon uses the company's NorthStar and Lighthouse software for round-the-clock monitoring in vehicle-mounted or fixed-site deployments. Horizon Plus extends that approach to broader field operations that require several users to share communications resources across a site or incident.
Tom Daly, Principal Technologist, Contrivian, said the company sees the systems as a way to reduce the technical burden on responders in the field.
"The Contrivian Horizon line gives responders the connectivity they've been needing. It's ultra-portable, all-day battery powered and operational in minutes, built for solo responders, small teams and rapid recon in disaster scenarios," said Tom Daly, Principal Technologist, Contrivian.
"Contrivian Lighthouse is intelligent edge software, a 'network engineer in a box' that thinks right on site, so first responders stay focused on their mission, not troubleshooting connectivity. With multiple paths active at once, Contrivian is delivering intelligence designed for optimized performance and fleet-wide visibility," Daly said.
Broader market
The market for deployable communications systems has grown as public safety bodies, government agencies and companies seek more dependable links for crews operating beyond fixed network coverage. Low Earth orbit satellite services have widened the options for temporary and mobile connectivity, particularly when paired with terrestrial mobile networks and network management software.
Contrivian said its business centres on helping organisations maintain communications across remote sites and critical infrastructure. It serves sectors including public safety, healthcare, energy, financial services and government, where network outages can disrupt operations and decision-making in the field.
The Horizon expansion underlines the commercial focus on portable communications products that can scale from single-user kits to larger multi-team deployments without shifting to a separate operating model. In Contrivian's line-up, that means a progression from carry-in systems for individual responders to larger cases intended for sustained field operations.
Horizon Plus is aimed at making that progression available to organisations that need communications across global remote environments without adding operational complexity or disruption.