For most remote operators, connectivity projects are slow, expensive and overcomplicated. Traditional Private LTE deployments often involve months of planning, spectrum licensing, civil works and seven-figure budgets before a single device connects.
ProConnect was built to remove that friction.
As a managed 4G and 5G Private LTE alternative, ProConnect delivers private-network outcomes for remote sites without the cost, complexity or long deployment timelines of traditional LTE builds. In many cases, ProConnect goes from order to operational in as little as 48 hours once equipment is on site.
Here’s how that process works in practice.
Ordering ProConnect without the engineering overhead
Traditional Private LTE starts as an infrastructure project. ProConnect starts as a service.
Once basic site details are confirmed, including location, coverage requirements and use cases, ProConnect offers a cost-effective deployment model designed to minimise upfront capital expenditure, with a modest initial investment for deployment and ongoing costs for network operation, support and maintenance, and data services. Customers do not need to purchase hardware outright, secure spectrum licences or coordinate multiple vendors. MarchNet manages the network end-to-end, from provisioning through to ongoing operations.
This service-first approach mirrors how MarchNet delivers carrier-grade connectivity across its wider portfolio, including Wide Area Networks that extend secure connectivity well beyond the fence line.
The result is a buying experience that is fast, predictable and low-risk, designed for time-poor decision-makers who need connectivity solved, not engineered.
Equipment arrives pre-configured and deployment-ready
Before ProConnect hardware ever leaves MarchNet, it is fully prepared for deployment. Radios, SIM provisioning, security policies and core network integration are completed in advance. This removes the delays typically caused by on-site configuration and specialist commissioning.
ProConnect infrastructure is ruggedised for harsh environments and designed specifically for rural, regional and remote Australia. Because the system can be designed as solar-powered, there is no requirement for grid power, generators, trenching or cabling. This alone eliminates weeks or months from the deployment timeline.
For FIFO camps, mine expansions, agricultural operations or temporary projects, minimal site impact is a critical advantage.
Installation without civil works or downtime
On site, installation is straightforward. Equipment is installed, aligned and powered using the integrated solar system. There are no concrete pads, no trenches and no dependence on third-party power or construction schedules.
ProConnect connects directly into the enterprise Wide Area Network environment, removing the need for complex handovers or bespoke integrations. Unlike traditional Private LTE deployments, which often require extensive RF design and site-specific engineering, ProConnect follows a proven, repeatable deployment model.
The objective is not complexity. The objective is speed, reliability and operational certainty.
Activation within 48 hours
Once installed, ProConnect is activated, tested and monitored by MarchNet. From this point, the site gains access to managed 4G or 5G coverage, VoData for voice calling, and dual-SIM redundancy designed for zero-coverage environments.
Cameras stabilise. SCADA and IoT systems remain connected. Teams can make and receive calls in locations that previously had no mobile service at all.
In recent deployments across remote Australia, ProConnect has delivered live coverage within days of equipment arrival, not months. For operators used to satellite latency or unreliable mobile coverage, the difference is immediate.
Why deployment speed matters in remote Australia
Fast deployment is not just a convenience. In remote environments, delayed connectivity increases safety risk, slows operations and drives unnecessary cost.
Many organisations assume that reliable on-site coverage must be expensive and slow to deploy. As a result, connectivity problems are often placed in the “too hard” basket and left unresolved.
ProConnect changes that equation. By delivering private-network outcomes as a managed service, it removes the barriers that prevent mid-tier miners, regional operators and infrastructure owners from solving connectivity properly.
Compared to traditional Private LTE deployments that can cost $1–2 million, ProConnect typically delivers the same functional outcomes at around ten percent of the cost, without leaving customers responsible for owning or maintaining infrastructure.
That is why ProConnect is positioned as a genuine Private LTE alternative, not a compromise.
Designed to scale across multiple sites
Because ProConnect is delivered as a managed service, scaling across multiple locations is simple. They follow the same order-to-activation process, making ProConnect suitable for organisations operating across multiple remote or regional locations.
This approach supports MarchNet’s broader mission to deliver reliable connectivity across rural, regional and remote Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can ProConnect be deployed in 48 hours?
ProConnect avoids civil works, customer-managed spectrum and bespoke engineering. Hardware is pre-configured and integrates directly into the enterprise Wide Area Network environment, significantly reducing deployment time.
Is ProConnect the same as Private LTE?
No. ProConnect delivers similar outcomes but without infrastructure ownership, spectrum licensing or large upfront costs. It is delivered as a fully managed service.
What power is required on site?
None. ProConnect can be designed to be solar-powered and designed for off-grid and remote environments.
Does ProConnect support voice calls?
Yes. VoData and dual-SIM capability allow users to make and receive calls even in areas with no traditional mobile coverage.
How does the cost compare to Private LTE?
ProConnect typically costs around ten percent of a traditional Private LTE deployment and is delivered as a cost-effective deployment model designed to minimise upfront capital expenditure, with a modest initial investment for deployment and ongoing costs for network operation, support and maintenance, and data services. rather than a CAPEX project.
Can ProConnect integrate with existing networks?
Yes. ProConnect connects directly into MarchNet’s or the client’s existing carrier WAN, allowing secure integration with existing networks and systems.
Is ProConnect suitable for temporary or fast-moving projects?
Absolutely. Rapid deployment and minimal site impact make it ideal for temporary sites, expansions and early-stage projects.
Who manages the network after deployment?
MarchNet manages ProConnect end-to-end, including monitoring, optimisation and ongoing support.
From order to operational in days, not months
If your project cannot afford months of delay or million-dollar infrastructure builds, ProConnect offers a faster, simpler path to reliable on-site connectivity.
Speak to MarchNet about deploying a fully managed 4G or 5G network that can be operational in as little as 48 hours.
https://marchnet.com.au/contact-us/
For regulatory context on licensed spectrum and carrier services in Australia, refer to the Australian Communications and Media Authority.