Use mobile data or WiFi

You don’t have to be in cellular coverage while fishing. Catch data will be saved during the day and synced when you get back in cellular range or WiFi. Catch data will be sent automatically as soon as your vessel passes through an area with cellular coverage. This is ideal for day fishers or for those who pass through an area with cellular coverage at some stage during each fishing day.

If you are fishing for multiple days away from cellular data you’ll need to submit your eCatch data via satellite.

Satellite option 1: Starlink

For multi-day fishers operating outside of areas with cellular coverage, eCatch works perfectly with Starlink. Data can be synced when the satellite wifi is turned on, plus you get high-speed internet on your vessel. For current options and pricing check https://www.starlink.com/.

Satellite option 2: Fleet One

Pivotel New Zealand also provides a satellite solution, called Fleet One:

• Creates a wifi network on your boat that will allow you to submit your catch reports using satellite data.
• Comes with a handset for making satellite phone calls.
• Can be configured to allow access to other websites. For example, marine weather reports.

Check device pricing and data plan pricing. The 5MB or 15MB plan should be sufficient for most users, depending on your usage. Contact Pivotel for help and to order: info@pivotel.co.nz or 0508 882 448.