2019 (June) – Parsnip Camp
Rigstar introduces temporary Internet, VoIP and Television services to the Parsnip camp. Permanent Internet services to arrive in the fall of 2019.
2019 (April) – Field Office Opens in Smithers, BC
Rigstar is committed to investing in local communities and hiring regional staff to support our network and camp personnel. Mr. Zack Gilks accepted the role of Regional Manager and will be responsible for day-to-day operations for the project and surrounding area.
2019 (February) – Chetwynd Office
Rigstar brings another office online that is located on the West section of the pipeline.
2018 (December) – Welcome Kitmat Office
Rigstar hires local Project Manager, John Steward from Smithers, BC to lead our Network Team in the field. Rigstar successfully deployed telecom services to the 1st site along the 670-kilometre pipeline route. Our team worked tirelessly with CGL and the Prime Contractor to meet the expedited schedule. Construction also begins on the Digital Two-way Radio…
Rigstar Introduces another member to our Tower Family
Rigstar Introduces another member to our Tower Family.
2018 (September) – Rigstar Awarded the Primary Telecom Contract
Rigstar celebrated a huge milestone on September 14th, 2018 with the signing of the CGL contract. Rigstar was officially awarded and named the Primary Telecom Provider for the 3-Year project to service 10+ locations and support 20,000+ workers. Rigstar’s Project Management Team completes and files all the necessary land permits and frequency licensing to ensure…
2015 – 2018 Planning, Designing & Engineering
Rigstar allocated resources to the project and appointed Jim Marshall as the Senior Project Manager. Mr. Marshall had successfully managed and designed complex Telecom projects throughout the United States, Mexico, South Korea, South America, Germany, Russia, and Canada. Jim was very dedicated to the project and at his own leisure he visited the CGL route…
2015 (July) – Initial Meeting
Rigstar was introduced to the Coastal GasLink (“CGL”) Team to learn more about the project and telecom requirements: Speed Internet Services Cellular Enhancement VoIP Services Television
OilComm Conference & Expo
Event Dates: October 2 – 3, 2019
OilComm is designed for technology professionals that work for oil & gas companies, as well as rig owners, drilling contractors, maritime & land transportation professionals, and EPCs.
The Benefits of IoT Technology for Agriculture
8 applications of IoT technologies in agriculture and 5 benefits of precision farming Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations predicted the world will need to produce 50% more food, feed and biofuel in 2050 than it did in 2012. The farming industry will become more important over the next few decades due to…