1. From flight schedules to emergency alerts, new screen-based platform Swift TV is helping mining companies better reach workers living on site, modernising communication in a sector where access to email is far from guaranteed.
2. With most remote mines still relying on satellite TV, Swift TV introduces a flexible, screen-based system that delivers critical updates and entertainment to workers in real time, now used by mining majors
In remote mining camps, communication has often meant paper notices and satellite TV. But that’s changing. Swift TV, developed in Perth and part of Swift Networks, is bringing on-demand content, safety alerts, and site updates straight to workers’ TVs. At present, earlier versions of Swift are already in use across nearly 12,000 screens at mining sites operated by companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Hancock Prospecting. The new Swift TV system, scheduled to go live in January 2026, aims to modernise how mining companies communicate with their workforce, without adding complexity. Swift TV is a connected TV system built for enterprise settings like mining camps, aged care, and remote operations. More than just entertainment, it delivers tailored content, such as safety alerts, shift updates, training videos, and site notices, directly to room TVs.
“For mine sites where many workers don’t use email or intranet, it acts as a direct line of communication, with real-time updates and support for live streaming”, says Brian Mangano, CEO and Managing Director of Australia-based Swift Networks.
Plug-and-play for remote environments
Swift TV is a plug-and-play television system designed for enterprise use in remote environments like mining camps. Built on Google-certified software and hardware, it provides access to early-release movies, Android TV apps, and live messaging features. Users log in directly (no casting needed) and credentials are automatically cleared after each session, ensuring privacy and ease of use in shared rooms.
The system can be installed in just a few days. A single server connects at the site’s head-end, and small HDMI-compatible boxes are plugged into each TV. It works over Wi-Fi, cable, or both, and requires only a basic internet connection, typically using less bandwidth than a residential broadband service. Remote commissioning and 24/7 support eliminate the need for on-site specialists.
“If there are user questions, Swift’s support team can assist any time, and the system also includes built-in, on-screen guides for functions like pairing Bluetooth headphones—important in shared rooms where noise can be an issue”, Mangano explained.
Swift currently works with about a dozen mining companies across Australia, including major players like BHP, Rio Tinto, Hancock Prospecting, Newmont, and AngloGold, as well as a range of mid-tier and gold-focused operators.
12,000 screens in the mining industry
Swift’s roots are deeply tied to the mining sector, and its platform is built to address the unique needs of remote camps, providing on-demand entertainment, live messaging, and employee engagement tools that go far beyond traditional satellite TV. Many mining operations still rely on linear content, where workers finish a shift only to catch part of a movie already in progress. Swift TV solves this with on-demand access to the latest films, while also serving as a communication hub for site updates and notices.
A major challenge remains awareness as many mine managers aren’t yet aware that such a modern plug-and-play system exists.
“Many people still don’t know a system like this exists. Most mining operations are still coming from a legacy mindset, where satellite TV was the only option for delivering content to remote sites. They don’t yet realise there are now systems that can do far more, with much less infrastructure,” Mangano said.
At present, Swift currently supports almost 12,000 screens in the mining industry, including up to 3,000 in the oil and gas industry, and about 7,500 Swift branded solutions in aged care.
Swift TV runs on a subscription model, costing around AUD $1 per room per day, with discounts for customers with scale, which may require10,000+ screens. Most contracts run for three years and include full system support. Many clients stay with Swift over the long term, contributing to multiple product updates, including the development of key features such as Bluetooth connectivity, which was introduced in response to client feedback.
The current hardware, built by one of just three Google-certified manufacturers globally, marks a major upgrade from earlier Swift Access and Swift Broadcast products. While Swift TV is a major update and is a market first product that features new hardware in the form of a new compact Google-Certified device and Swift remote, normally feature updates and maintenance are handled remotely.
Created for mining sites
Originally developed to meet the needs to entertain the workforce of remote mining camps, Swift TV has evolved into both a practical communication platform and an entertainment system. It displays everything from safety alerts and shift changes to training videos, site maps, flight schedules, and mining news, directly on the in-room TVs. This is particularly valuable for workers without access to email or digital devices, replacing outdated methods like mess-hall notices or paper under doors with consistent, real-time updates visible at the end of a shift.
Swift TV can be deployed anywhere with a reliable internet connection, including remote and isolated sites. While the company’s current operations are based in Australia, it sees potential for expansion through existing relationships with mining companies that also operate internationally.
“If you’re a mining company in a remote location, Swift TV can be up and running in as little as a week. The system is designed to be shipped with everything pre-configured, including the server and set-top boxes, along with simple instructions”, Mangano underlined.
“The hardware arrives pre-configured, with simple, step-by-step instructions. It’s a plug-and-play system: just connect the device to any TV with HDMI, and Swift handles the rest remotely, including setup, updates, and support. The longest delay is often just shipping the equipment, which can be sent directly from the manufacturer to site,” he added.
Each device is registered and monitored remotely, making replacements easy with spares are included in the shipment, so faulty units can be swapped on the spot without technical help. The hardware itself is built to last. Some older units have been operating for nearly eight years, and the new generation is even tougher, designed to withstand the wear and tear of commercial environments like mine sites, where conditions can be rough and reliability is critical.
First installations in January 2026
Swift began over a decade ago supporting remote mine sites in north-western Australia, initially through two-way radio systems, then shifting to Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) solutions as digital needs evolved. Designed for large, often low-bandwidth environments, the platform has grown from mining into sectors like aged care and oil and gas, industries facing similar communication challenges among non-desk-based workers. Swift TV, its latest plug-and-play system, was announced in August and is scheduled for first installations in January 2026, offering a simplified, cost-effective alternative to older, fragmented setups.
Swift TV, originally developed for remote mining sites in Western Australia, is now being positioned for international use.The company plans to expand through local resellers, aiming to reach large-scale mining operations where reliable communication and low-bandwidth infrastructure are critical.
Swift plans to move toward a fully cloud-based version of its system by 2028 – to support expansion into markets that are unable to leverage the benefits of an onsite server – customers where scale and a managed bandwidth solution is not required. The company continues to focus on stability and reliability, key priorities in mining and other sectors where consistent performance is critical.