How R980 IBSS Users Are Crushing Projects Others Can't Even Touch

Discover how the Trimble R980 with IBSS technology is breaking through traditional radio limitations, allowing surveyors to tackle projects of any size with uncompromised precision and no regulatory headaches. Forward-thinking firms are leveraging this revolutionary connectivity to win larger projects, eliminate costly base relocations, and maintain centimeter accuracy even in the most challenging environments.

Ask yourself: How many projects did you avoid bidding last year because of range limitations? How many hours did your crews waste relocating base stations? How many times did signal interference compromise data quality and force rework?

The "Invisible Fence" Problem in Modern Surveying

The surveying industry faces a critical challenge that limits productivity, profitability, and project capabilities. Traditional radio-based RTK creates what we call the "Invisible Fence Problem" - you're effectively tethered to a 5-mile radius from your base station, forced to work within artificial boundaries while competitors with advanced technology are winning bigger projects and higher margins.

This limitation costs surveying companies in three devastating ways:

1. Revenue Cap: Projects exceeding radio ranges require multiple setups, dramatically increasing labor costs and reducing profitability on large-scale work
2. Opportunity Cost: Many firms simply avoid bidding on long or large-scale corridor, infrastructure, or development projects due to these limitations
3. Competitive Disadvantage: Companies stuck with traditional radio-based systems are increasingly losing bids to competitors using next-generation technology

The Accelerating Market Shift

 

What's truly concerning isn't just the current impact - it's the accelerating market shift.

Consider these market realities:

• Infrastructure bill funding has created unprecedented demand for large-scale surveying projects, but only firms with unlimited range capabilities can compete effectively
• Urban development increasingly requires working in signal-hostile environments where traditional radio systems simply fail
• Regulatory compliance costs for radio transmission licenses increased 37% in the last two years alone
• The financial impact of these limitations becomes more severe every quarter as competitors with advanced technology capture premium projects

Breaking Free from Traditional Constraints

The Trimble R980 with Internet Base Station Service (IBSS) eliminates these constraints entirely, creating improved operational range and transformational field capabilities.

IBSS represents a fundamental paradigm shift in surveying technology - replacing radio transmission limitations with internet-based correction delivery that works wherever cellular connectivity exists.

The results are immediate and transformative:

• Improved operational range for projects of any size or scope
• Consistent, reliable performance even in urban environments and challenging terrain
• Complete elimination of radio licensing requirements and compliance concerns
• Simultaneous multi-rover operations with perfect correction synchronization

Real Results. Real Surveyors.

We Asked, Surveyors Answered

 

R980 with IBSS users report these outcomes:

Profit Transformation:

Reduction in setup and breakdown time on large projects
Elimination of base station relocations, saving much time!
Ability to bid on and win projects, outside previous capacity
Premium pricing power from capability differentiation

Operational Excellence:

Single base station coverage for entire project up to 30+ miles
Consistent centimeter-level accuracy across touch environments
Connectivity across boundaries without licensing concerns
Deploy multiple rovers from a single base with perfect sync

Competitive Advantage:

Capability to accept projects competitors can't effectively execute
Reduction in overall equipment and personnel requirements
Enhanced reputation for handling complex, demanding projects
Future-proof investment as industry continues tech evolution

The Technology Behind the Revolution

 

Comprehensive Connectivity Ecosystem:

The R980's revolutionary performance isn't magic - it's advanced engineering:

1. Primary: IBSS Technology - Streams RTK corrections via secure cloud services over any internet connection, completely bypassing radio limitations
2. Backup: 4G LTE Modem - Built-in worldwide cellular connectivity ensures reliable correction data access across global networks
3. Contingency: Dual-Band UHF Radio - When internet isn't available, leverage flexible 450/900 MHz radio capabilities for traditional operation
4. Emergency/Positioning Insurance: CenterPoint RTX Ready - Includes 12-month subscription to satellite-delivered corrections for operation literally anywhere on Earth

The AllTerra Central R980 IBSS Solution Package

Extraordinary Value

Here is what an R980 Gnss purchase from AllTerra Central means:

• Trimble R980 GNSS Receiver with IBSS Technology
• Comprehensive Connectivity Options (IBSS, 4G LTE, Dual-Band Radio)
• Fully Rugged Design for All-Weather Operation

+ Bonus:

• 12-Month CenterPoint RTX Subscription (a $2,400 Value)
• Enjoy 0% interest for 24mo on the R980 GNSS & much more ends June 30th 2025
• AllTerra Expert Configuration & Field-Ready Setup
• Initial One-on-One Training Session with GNSS Specialist
• Priority Technical Support available