Delivering simultaneous voice and broadband data, BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) brings satellite communications to new levels of mobility, performance and reach. A range of devices are available suited for personal use or to network a team.

BGAN uses a small, lightweight device to deliver a powerful array of services capable of processing bandwidth-intense and other applications. For high-demand users on-the-go, BGAN sets a new standard in communications via satellite.

Application

Inmarsat’s BGAN service offers fully mobile network access at broadband speeds up to 492 Kbps, enabling customers to communicate just as they would back at the office.

For professionals on the move requiring unrivalled reliability, Inmarsat BGAN allows users to access the Internet and corporate networks, send and receive email with large attachments and simultaneously make voice calls whilst sending and receiving IP data in a high-speed, easy-to-use, secure environment.

Coverage

Delivered over the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) network, BGAN services are available in Europe, America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Each satellite in the I-4 Network, the most advanced satellite network available in the world today, has over two hundred spot beams and a global beam covering 85% of the world's land mass.

Equipment

BGAN devices range in size, weight, performance and features tailored to meet the specific needs of a variety of user groups. BGAN devices are highly portable and able to withstand extreme user environments.

BGAN devices come with a BGAN SIM card and a comprehensive user interface called the BGAN Launch Pad. The BGAN Launch Pad simplifies set-up and offers access to all BGAN services and support features making BGAN simple to operate. The BGAN Launch Pad is uniform across all BGAN manufacturer devices.

Summary of Key Features and Benefits

• Access email, the Internet, corporate networks and send large file attachments over a secure connection at speeds up to 492 Kbps
• Streaming IP service with guaranteed data rates of up to 256 Kbps 
• ISDN data service at 64 Kbps
• Landline quality direct dial voice service 
• Short Messaging Service (SMS) 
• Voice Mail Service
• Global Coverage