Vital Alert

Leaders in Underground Communications™


Vital Alert holds the exclusive global license for mining and urban applications on the patent held by Los Alamos National Security, LLC, for wireless through-the-earth (“TTE”) communications.  The company provides very low frequency (“VLF”) TTE communications in hard-to-service areas such as mines, subways, pipelines, and tunnels where obstructions like rock, concrete, and metal are common, typically for less than half the cost of alternatives such as leaky feeder systems. 

Vital Alert’s Canary™Talk Through-The-Earth Communications System uses advanced digital communications techniques and ultra-low frequency transmission to wirelessly provide reliable 2-way voice, text,  or data links through rock strata and other solid media.  The radio equipment is provided with standard audio and data interfaces, allowing it to be connected to a wide variety of communications devices.

We welcome inquiries from interested potential customers, governmental organizations, potential partners, or sales channels.   For government sales and partnerships, please contact Ann Hueter at ann.hueter@vitalalert.com, or 505-991-5593.  For mining sales and partnerships, please contact Joe Miller at joe.miller@vitalalert.com, or 705-644-0908.   For all other inquiries, please contact Heather Simmons at heather.simmons@vitalalert.com, or 416-399-7396.

Vital Perspectives
Success in New York City Subway

Vital Alert successfully demonstrates through-the-earth data communications at NYCT


Technical Proof of Concept Trial - NYCT

Proof of concept trial for New York City Subway on Jan 14, 2010


Chinese Mining Fatalities Statistics

New York Times Article on Deadly Mine Blast in China


Vital News
Vital Alert to Test 2 Way Voice at Vale Inco

Totten Mine, a showcase of technology for mining giant Vale Inco, plans to test Vital Alert's 2 way voice communications system in 2009


Vital Alert Gains $2.5 Million Investment

Vital Alert closes $2.5 million equity financing round, in 3 tranches