BGAN up to 492K

BGAN enables users to access data applications at broadband speed and make phone calls at the same time - wherever they are on the planet. Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network - BGAN - is the world's first voice and broadband data mobile communications service accessible anywhere on the planet. Delivered via a highly portable, easy to use device, it is also the first mobile service to offer guaranteed data rates on demand.

These innovations enable BGAN to extend the boundaries of the broadband mobile office that 3G cellular services are only starting to delilver.

What it does
BGAN enables users to connect via their laptop to their corporate network at speeds up to half a megabit per second. You can remotely access all your desktop applications including e-mail and the Internet via a secure virtual private network (VPN) connection. You can also make telephone calls at the same time. BGAN is a powerful mobile communications solution for anyone who works or travels in locations where the local telecoms networks are unreliable or simply non-existent. It enables users to be just as productive away from the office as when they are back at base. It provides secure and reliable access to standard desktop applications at speeds to match terrestrial broadband services. What's more, you don't need any specialist technical expertise to set up or use BGAN.

BGAN's superior performance, portability and ease of use make it a compelling proposition for journalists, military personnel, aid workers and other established users.But, BGAN also brings the benefits of mobile satellite communications to new users, such as civil engineers, consultants, project managers and sales executives.

Data
The standard IP service offers access to corporate networks via a secure VPN connection at speeds up to 492kbps. It enables you to access e-mail and other office applications, browse the Internet and send large file attachments.
Streaming IP
For applications where quality of service is paramount, such as live video or videoconferencing, BGAN offers an 'on-demand' Streaming IP service at speeds up to 256kbps. You can choose the data rate on a case-by-case basis depending on your application. BGAN also supports ISDN.
Phone
You can make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications via a standard desktop phone, custom handset or Bluetooth handset/headset, depending on the BGAN terminal. Voice mail and other standard 3G supplementary services are also available.
Text
BGAN enables you to send and receive text messages via a laptop to or from any mobile phone. The service supports the standard 160 characters.