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INMARSAT has been at the forefront of mobile satellite services for over 31 years. Today INMARSAT owns and operates three global constellations of 11 satellites flying in geosynchronous orbit 37,786 km (22,240 statute miles) above the Earth. INMARSAT provides voice and high-speed data services to almost anywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in the air.

INMARSAT on land service is Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN). BGAN provides both simultaneous voice and data, globally. It also offers a portfolio of guaranteed, on-demand IP streaming rates, and is the service of choice for many people working in areas that have little or no terrestrial connectivity, from live broadcast media to scientists exploring for mineral deposits.

Main features:

  • Standart IP bandwidth up to 432kbps;
  • Streaming IP bandwidth are 32, 64, 128, 176 or 256kbps (Streaming IP)
  • Supporting ISDN at 64kbps;
  • Telephone line;
  • Send and receive text messages (SMS text).

IINMARSAT plays an integral role in the lives of seafarers. When it comes to delivering reliable maritime communications and safety services, no other network can match the global reach and breadth of services we offer - to suit all types and size of vessel. FleetBroadband is the first maritime communications service to provide cost-effective broadband data and voice, simultaneously, through a compact antenna on a global basis.

Main features:

  • Up to 432kbps over a shared channel, for email, internet and intranet access (Standard IP);
  • Guaranteed data rates on demand up to 256kbps (Streaming IP)
  • Make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications (Voice);
    Supports ISDN at 64kbps for legacy applications;
  • Send and receive text messages (SMS text).

 

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INMARSATproducts

 

BGAN Explorer 100/500/700


Inmarsat’s Broadband Global Area Network service – BGAN – is accessible via a small, lightweight, satellite terminal, which is quick to set up and easy to use. And you can use the same device worldwide.

A range of terminals is available – land portable, vehicular and military systems – providing performance options to suit different operational needs. The service is accessed via Inmarsat LaunchPad, a software interface, which is standard across all terminals.

 

EXPLORER300
Highly compact,
robust device
EXPLORER 500
High bandwidth,
highly portable device
EXPL ORER 700
Multi - user device with
extensive functionality
Size
217 x 195mm (1,6 kgs)
217 x 218mm (1,4 kgs)
399 x 297mm (3,2 kgs)
Standard IP
UP to 240 / 384 kbps (sent / receive)
UP to 448 / 464 kbps (sent / receive)
UP to 492 / 492 kbps (sent / receive)
Streaming IP
(send & receive)
32, 64kbps
32, 64, 128kbps
32, 64, 128, 176, 256kbps,
BGAN X-Stream™
Voice
Via RJ-11 or Bluetooth
handset / headset
Via RJ-11 or Bluetooth
handset or 3.1kHz
audio / fax
Via RJ-11 (x2), Bluetooth
handset or 3.1kHz
audio / fax
ISDN
N/A
64kbps via USB
64kbps via RJ-45
Other data interfaces
Ethernet, Bluetooth
Ethernet, USB,
Bluetooth
2 x Ethernet, USB,
WLAN 802.11 a / b/g,
Digital I/O, Bluetooth
Ingress protection
IP 54
IP 54
IP 52 (terminal)
IP 66 (antenna)