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 deliver
BGAN enables users to access data
applications at broadband speed and make phone calls at the same time -
wherever they are on the planet.
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.
