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Dakar Rally 2027
Every second counts at the Dakar Rally but so does every decision made away from the stage. From remote desert bivouacs to thousands of kilometres of unforgiving terrain, reliable communications are vital for competitors, support crews and media teams alike.
Whether you're coordinating logistics, checking in with your team or staying connected across Saudi Arabia, GTC offers satellite communication solutions built for the world's toughest rally raid.
Desert-Ready Hardware
Every January, the world's best rally raid competitors descend on Saudi Arabia to take on the Dakar Rally—one of motorsport's greatest challenges. From endless dunes and rocky canyons to marathon stages and remote bivouacs, the rally demands meticulous preparation and equipment you can rely on when conditions are at their harshest. The 2027 edition features the longest competitive route since Dakar arrived in Saudi Arabia, with 13 stages plus a prologue stretching over 8,390 km.
Whether you're competing, supporting a team or documenting the action, GTC supplies professional satellite communication solutions designed to keep you connected wherever the rally takes you.
Race Dates: 1st-15th January 2027
Essential Communication Devices for the Dakar Rally 2027
Rent your Dakar Rally Kit
Our rental fleet gives you access to professional-grade satellite communications without the cost of ownership, so you can focus on the challenge ahead. From pre-event testing and shakedowns to the final stage, every device is fully tested, expedition-ready and supported by our experienced team, ensuring you're equipped for whatever the rally throws your way.
Buy your Dakar Rally kit
For those who live for remote expeditions, international rallies, and life beyond the ordinary, owning your communications equipment means you're always ready for the next call to adventure. From rugged satellite phones to expedition-ready accessories, discover equipment designed to go wherever ambition takes you.
Questions
The Dakar Rally has its own official safety and tracking systems, but many competitors, assistance crews and media teams also carry independent satellite communications for team coordination, logistics and staying in touch with colleagues or family away from the official event network. The right setup depends on your role within the rally.
Yes. Satellite communication equipment can be used to access weather forecasts, send and receive emails and stay connected when operating in remote areas where mobile coverage isn't available. Many teams rely on satellite connectivity to support planning and day-to-day operations throughout the event.
Support crews often spend long periods travelling between remote bivouacs and service locations. Satellite communications provide a dependable way to coordinate vehicle movements, communicate with colleagues and stay connected when operating far from conventional mobile networks.
For many teams, yes. A satellite phone is ideal for dependable voice calls, but if you also need to send emails, receive weather information or share data with your team, a portable satellite terminal may be a better fit. Our team can help you choose the right solution based on your communication requirements.
Navigation is one of the defining skills of the Dakar Rally. Competitors navigate using the official roadbook and waypoint system provided by the organisers rather than following a marked course. While navigation equipment forms part of the rally, many teams also carry independent communication equipment so they can remain in contact during long days in remote terrain.
Useful information
Event Overview
Dakar Rally website
The Route
Stage-by-stage route map
Equipment
Check off the essentials