INMARSAT announces launch of Broadband Global Area Network - BGAN

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 terminals

The BGAN service is acessed via a small, lightweight satellite terminal - about the size of a laptop PC - which is easy to carry, quick to set up and simple to use.

Who it's for

Its superior performance, portability and ease of use make it a compelling proposition for anyone who wants reliable broadband access when working or travelling in locations with unreliable or non-existent terrestrial telecoms networks.

Coverage

BGAN will provide seamless broadband coverage across most of the world's landmass. The service is currently available across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with coverage to be extended to North and South America from mid-2006.