4G/5G Backup
Automatic failover to 4G or 5G when your primary connection drops. Your business stays online — zero manual intervention, zero disruption.
Normal Operation
Outage Detected
Auto Failover
Business Continues
Failover Time
Coverage Area
Monitoring
Manual Steps
No Backup vs Managed Failover
See the difference between hoping your internet stays up and having automatic failover protection.
No Backup
Managed 4G/5G Failover
4G/5G Backup Features
Managed failover connectivity that works automatically when you need it most.
Auto Failover
Switches to 4G/5G in seconds when primary connection drops — no manual steps
Managed Router
Enterprise router with built-in SIM, preconfigured and monitored by PCONNECT
SD-WAN Integration
Works seamlessly with Fortinet SD-WAN for intelligent multi-path failover
Instant Alerts
Email and SMS alerts when failover activates and when primary recovers
Auto Failback
Automatically returns to primary connection when it recovers — seamlessly
5G Ready
5G-capable hardware for maximum backup bandwidth where 5G coverage exists
Where Backup Matters Most
Some businesses cannot afford even minutes of downtime. 4G/5G backup is essential for these industries.
Retail
Keep EFTPOS, POS systems, and stock management online when the primary connection drops. Even minutes of downtime means lost sales.
- EFTPOS failover
- POS system continuity
- Click & collect availability
Medical & Healthcare
Patient management systems, Medicare claiming, and telehealth cannot wait for an outage to be resolved. 4G backup keeps clinics operational.
- Patient system uptime
- Medicare claiming continuity
- Telehealth availability
Construction
Temporary sites and remote locations often lack reliable fixed-line connectivity. 4G/5G provides primary or backup connectivity anywhere.
- Temporary site connectivity
- Remote location access
- CCTV & security systems
4G/5G Backup Deployment
From assessment to protection, the deployment is fast and simple.
Coverage Check
We check 4G/5G coverage at your site and select the best mobile carrier.
Hardware Selection
Enterprise router with built-in SIM selected based on your bandwidth needs.
Configuration
Router preconfigured with failover rules, VPN tunnels, and your network settings.
Installation
Hardware installed, tested, and verified for automatic failover behaviour.
Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring with alerts, SIM management, and 24/7 support.
Coverage Check
We check 4G/5G coverage at your site and select the best mobile carrier.
Hardware Selection
Enterprise router with built-in SIM selected based on your bandwidth needs.
Configuration
Router preconfigured with failover rules, VPN tunnels, and your network settings.
Installation
Hardware installed, tested, and verified for automatic failover behaviour.
Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring with alerts, SIM management, and 24/7 support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add 4G/5G Backup
Tell us your site address and we will check coverage, recommend hardware, and get your backup connection deployed.