BGAN is a high-speed satellite IP modem operating at speeds more than the speed of GPRS terrestrial systems. This is the first time that such speeds have been possible from lightweight, portable satellite terminal. The system is operational across Europe, Africa and Asia and the Americas. It is also a cost-efficient option, as it is "always on", meaning that you only pay for data sent and received, not for the time connected.

A BGAN is:

• A portable satellite IP modem
• High-speed data communications via satellite
• Lightweight and easy to operate
• Operational accross Europe, Africa and Asia and the Americas. 
• An "always on" system.  You pay only for data sent and received.
• Ethernet, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Bluetooth interfaces

Inmarsat BGAN

Available now from SatCom - BGAN, the first mobile satellite service to deliver broadband data and voice simultaneously through one device, to almost anywhere on the planet.

With the successful launch of the first and second Inmarsat-4 satellites, global satellite coverage is growing ever closer, with coverage now extended to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent, most of Asia Pacific and Western Australia and , the Americas. The two I-4 satellites will then cover 85% of the world's land mass.

Based on IP technology, BGAN delivers data rates of up to 492 Kbps. The service is accessed via a choice of four small, lightweight satellite terminals, which are easy to carry, quick to set up and simple to use.

BGAN enables users to remotely access corporate networks using a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection, to send emails, transfer files and access the internet, whilst making a telephone call at the same time.

What if I already have Regional BGAN?

Customers can be confident that their existing services will continue to operate on the I-4s, while also benefiting from extended network coverage and greatly increased network capacity.

Regional BGAN satellite IP modems will continue to provide high-speed data connectivity up to 144Kbps, but with considerably increased coverage in new regions.

Existing customers will subsequently have the opportunity of upgrading to new terminals, which offer both broadband data (up to 492Kbps) and voice services.

Who is BGAN for?

BGAN is for anyone who needs to take their office environment with them when they travel beyond the comfort zone of reliable modern telecoms.

It is for users who need access to key services such as voice, email and Internet, wherever they go - especially where terrestrial networks are poor or non-existent.

Offering global, high-speed voice and broadband data, BGAN is set to be the breakthrough service that takes mobile satellite communications to a new level of performance, usability and geographical reach.

Inmarsat BGAN Terminals

• Hughes 9201
• Nera WorldPro 1000/1010
• Thrane and Thrane Explorer 300
• Thrane and Thrane Explorer 700
• Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500

The Map depicts Inmarsat's expectations of coverage, but does not represent a guarantee of service.
The availability of service at the edge of coverage areas fluctuates depending on various conditions.
The launch of the F- 3 satellite will be determined in due course.

Hughes 9201

The fastest of the BGAN terminals, the HNS 9201 allows you to simultaneously send and receive IP packet and circuit switched data via USB, Ethernet, ISDN and WLAN interfaces over the Inmarsat BGAN satellite network.

The rugged design of the 9201 allows the terminal to be installed outside in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time. Multiple user support allows your entire team to share a single 9201 simultaneously, providing the site with a broadband local area network.

The terminal's small size and weight allows you to easily move it from site to site and be connected again within minutes. When you're at a remote site, sending and receiving the information you need is critical, the 9201 offers a true alternative network that enables corporate teams to communicate their critical information - anywhere, anytime.

• 492 Kbps IP data (transmit and receive)
• Allows simultaneous use of all interfaces (Ethernet, USB, ISDN and WLAN)
• Multi-user capability (up to 11 simultaneous sessions)
• Selectable quality of service (33k, 64k, 128k or 256k)
• Full IP compatibility - email, file transfer (FTP), VPN, browsing etc
• Cost effective "always on" access - only charged for data sent & received

Hughes 9201 Specifications

Nera WorldPro 1000/1010

Half the size of a laptop and weighing less than 1kg, the Nera WorldPro 1000 meets the toughest demands for portability. Built for persistent travel and bumpy rides, the terminal is incredibly durable and works just as well in a dusty desert as in a humid rain forest.

The Nera WorldPro 1000 offers high speed data and voice simultaneously through one terminal. Over a standard IP connection, it connects at up to 384kbps in the receive direction, and up to 240kbps when sending. Streaming data is available at 32kbps and 64kbps for both send and receive. The terminal connects to a laptop computer via a USB port or over a Bluetooth wireless connection.

The unique feature of the Nera WorldPro 1000 is its seperate antenna, attached by cable, which allows the user to position the antenna on a window sill while working indoors. Voice is via a custom Nera handset or via a Bluetooth handset.

Nera WorldPro 1010

Nera WorldPro 1000/1010 Specifications

Thrane and Thrane Explorer 300

The Explorer 300 is the smallest and most compact terminal in the Thrane & Thranes range of BGAN products. Offering data speeds up to 384 kbps, the Explorer 300 is the lightest of the series, with a weight of 1.4 kg. The Explorer 300 is designed in a magnesium casing to ensure maximum durability and reliability and is fully IP 54 compliant.

The Explorer 300 is easy to set-up and handle. Point the antenna towards the BGAN satellite and you are on your way to accessing the Internet, your e-mail, voice calls, video conferencing and streaming, corporate servers, and all the other features that Explorer 300 has to offer.

• Simultaneous voice and data communications over BGAN
• High-speed data transfer up to 384 kbps
• Seamless global coverage
• Support for streaming IP at 32, 64 kbps
• Standard LAN, Bluetooth and phone interfaces
• Easy system setup and operation
• Lightweight, splash and dust proof design
• Robust, reliable and durable design

Thrane and Thrane Explorer 300 Specifications

Thrane and Thrane Explorer 700

The Explorer 700 is the fastest of the three series of Thrane &Thrane BGANs with access to the highest bandwidth of up to 492 kbps. This design also allows simultaneous admittance to multiple users with a specially designed antenna and environmental protection, providing persistent functionality.

Explorer 700 is a vital development in satellite communications and will be of great assistance to anyone that is dependent on relaying information fast under any condition. With this terminal you will be able to have access to the Internet, your e-mail, fax, voice calls, voice conferencing and streaming, corporate servers and all the other features the Explorer 700 has to offer.

• Simultaneous voice and data communications over BGAN
• Full duplex, single or multi-user, up to 492 kbps
• Support for streaming IP at 32, 64, 128, 256 kbps
• Seamless global coverage
• Integral DHCP/NAT wireless router
• ISDN compatibility
• Built-in web server allowing you to manage your phone book, messages and calls, and customize the terminal to your specific needs
• Solar panel direct interface
• Detachable lightweight antenna with integral transceiver stand and transceiver-to-antenna range in excess of 70m/230ft
• Compact portable unit, sturdy and reliable construction
• Humidity, dust, weather and temperature-resistant design
• Rapid deployment and takedown

Thrane and Thrane Explorer 700 Specifications

Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500

Essentially a BGAN terminal with integral antenna, the Explorer 500 comes complete with compass for antenna orientation and display for basic functionality. Simply enter your PIN and point the antenna to make and receive phone and fax calls, or even read SMS. Hooking up a data device allows you to manage your phone book, messages and calls, and customise the terminal to your specific needs.

Setting up your Explorer 500 is quick and easy. Just plug in a phone, fax, laptop or PDA, or use the Bluetooth interface, point the antenna towards the BGAN satellite - and you are online. Your private corporate office on the move adds little more than 1kg to your baggage.

If you happen to be sheltered, the optional external antenna can be erected in a convenient location outside.

• Simultaneous voice & data communications over BGAN
• High speed data transfer up to 464 Kbps
• Support for streaming IP at 32, 64, 128 Kbps
• Standard LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/fax interfaces
• Lightweight yet robust, splash and dust proof design
• Built-in bluetooth handset charger

Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 Specifications