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Based around a lightweight satellite IP modem the size of a PC
notebook, the service is fully portable and easy to use. The modem
can be used with a PC or connected to a local area network (LAN)
through which it can be accessed by multiple devices. What's more,
connections can be made using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth technology.
Regional
BGAN offers users satellite coverage in up to 99 countries, making
it suitable for those who are working in areas where GPRS cellular
roaming is patchy or unreliable.
Other
major benefits for the business traveller are speed and cost.
Regional BGAN offers connectivity at more than twice the speed
of current terrestrial GPRS networks. Also connection to the Internet
or a private network can be kept 'always on', yet you only pay
for the amount of data you send or receive, rather than the time
connected - making it an extremely effective corporate tool.
Using
Regional BGAN also avoids any issues of speed or reliability with
fixed line or GSM cellular connections, allowing you to link securely
to the Internet and corporate networks. Maximum security can be
achieved by setting up a virtual private network (VPN).
As
well as offering reliable, secure data access it is also a very
cost-effective option as you only pay for the data you send and
receive - not the amount of time spent online.
Also
with Inmarsat providing the network infrastructure, countries
can avoid the expense and delay of building cellular or fixed-line
networks. The relatively low cost and portability of Regional
BGAN satellite IP modems brings internet access within easy reach
of businesses, communities and individuals.
Regional BGAN offers users high-speed internet access with coverage
in up to 99 countries within the satellite footprint. This cost-effective
service is delivered through a portable satellite IP modem the
size of a notebook PC, making it ideal for professionals on the
move.
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The
key benefits are listed below. But if you wish to find how you
could get the most out of Regional BGAN visit the following sections:
Business travellers
Rapid deployment offices
In-country operations
Seamless
access to applications
Regional BGAN is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Millennium
Edition (ME), 2000, XP, NT and Mac OS 10.1. It also provides remote
LAN and intranet access, and enables dedicated, secure links to
be set up over a virtual private network (VPN).
It
is also suitable for FTP, instant messaging, video streaming,
e-commerce and transferring or sharing all kinds of data files
with colleagues or clients.
Twice
the speed of GPRS
The connectivity offered by Regional BGAN runs at more than twice
the speed of current terrestrial GPRS mobile phone networks. The
satellite footprint covers more than 99 countries stretching from
western Europe and the northern half of Africa, across central
and eastern Europe, the southern CIS countries, to the Middle
East and the Indian sub-continent.
Avoids
the need for a fixed line network
Regional BGAN is a high-speed Internet Protocol (IP) data service
providing fast, reliable access to the Internet and corporate
computer networks, even where the local telecom infrastructure
is either poor, non-existent or expensive.
Easy
to set up
The service is based around a lightweight satellite IP modem the
size of a notebook PC. Weighing only 1.6Kg, the modem is fully
portable and easy to use when and where you need it. The modem
can be used with a single PC or connected to a local area network
(LAN) through which it can be accessed by multiple devices. What's
more, connections can be made using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth
technology.
Cost-effective
packet data system
Another major benefit of Regional BGAN is its cost effectiveness.
Connection to the Internet or a private network can be kept 'always
on', and you only pay for the amount of data you send or receive,
rather than the time spent online - making it an extremely effective
business tool.
Connection
compatibility
The Regional BGAN satellite IP modem can be connected using USB,
Ethernet or Bluetooth technology. The USB interface is a standard
protocol for many computer peripheral devices. Ethernet is a local
area networking method widely used throughout the IT industry,
and Bluetooth is a wireless technology interface method that is
used with modems, handheld PDAs, PCs and mobile phones.
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