Harry McDonald Logging Co.
Harry McDonald Logging Co. Relies on SouthernLINC Wireless to Get the Job Done
Since 1989, Harry McDonald and his crew have worked in the swamps and the valleys of rural Georgia.
McDonald, who has been in the logging business for more than four decades, spent years searching
in vain for a reliable communications network to help keep crew members in the field safe and
business running smoothly. But his luck changed for the better when a friend advised him to contact
SouthernLINC Wireless. Within days, he found the solution he needed, and SouthernLINC Wireless’
reliable service and rugged handsets became an integral part of the company’s operations.
Today, McDonald’s crew spends long hours deep in the woods of Cuthbert, Ga., operating logging machines.
In this environment, safety and efficiency are vital; without reliable communication between crew members,
safety and business operations can be compromised.
When driving a truck five miles into dark woods, our crew needs to be able to instantly connect with
our drivers as well as drivers of other local companies. When our drivers head into the woods, they
need to know what other vehicles or machinery are in their paths, or it could be a very dangerous situation.
Having the ability to communicate with the rest of our company as well as the eight other logging companies
in the area makes us all more productive and helps keep us safe.
Glenda McDonald
Bookkeeper of the Family Business
Consistent wireless coverage often is not available in the remote locations where the Harry
McDonald Logging Co. crews work. The company needed to overcome this obstacle and find a way
to keep drivers in the field connected with one another, the home office and other logging crews.
Harry McDonald Logging Co. chose SouthernLINC Wireless because it offers unrivaled, reliable coverage
across some of the Southeast’s most rural locations. SouthernLINC Wireless is able to offer what
other carriers can’t because the company’s network was specifically built to support Southern Company’s
electric utilities employees’ need for consistent communication even in remote areas and in poor weather
conditions.
In addition to quality service, Harry McDonald Logging Co. relies on SouthernLINC Wireless’ portfolio
of rugged handsets that come equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities and meet military
specifications for shock, vibration, blowing rain and fog resistance. These rugged models are not only
durable, but are also compact and lightweight enough for the crew to carry on every job.
Using iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) technology from Motorola, SouthernLINC Wireless gives
Harry McDonald Logging Co. cellular, Push to Talk service, phone service, paging, wireless Internet
access and wireless data access all in one handheld device.
Glenda McDonald names three areas where her family-owned logging company relies heavily on the SouthernLINC
Wireless network:
- Instant communication: “By using cellular and Push to Talk service on
SouthernLINC Wireless’ rugged handset models, our crew can quickly reach out to each other if a
truck or piece of equipment breaks down, or even if they just want to meet up for lunch.”
- Reliability: “The crew is comfortable knowing communication won’t be limited
when they drive into a wooded area. They have reassurance knowing that no matter what the problem
or location, they will always be able get in touch with someone to receive assistance as soon as
they need it. This holds true for us even in the most severe weather conditions.”
- Durability: “We’ve had these models for years and we wouldn’t change them
for anything. There has never been any problem with the rugged phones or the SouthernLINC Wireless
service, which is certainly not the case for past wireless providers and handsets we’ve tried.”
“We take pride in what we do and knowing that SouthernLINC Wireless has helped us become a more
efficient and productive company, we’ve made SouthernLINC Wireless a part of the family that we’re
proud of,” McDonald added.
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