Regional BGAN

High speed Internet Access via Satellite

Inmarsat's Regional BGAN is a quantum leap forward in the delivery of data connectivity. It is a high-speed Internet Protocol (IP) data service with coverage over more than 100 countries from the Atlantic to Eastern Australia, including west and eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Indonesia.

Regional BGAN enables you to surf the web, send e-mail and transfer a host of other data from anywhere within the satellite footprint.

Regional BGAN is a high-speed satellite IP modem operating at speeds of up to 144 kbps. This is more than twice the speed of GPRS terrestrial systems and is the first time that such speeds have been possible from one lightweight, portable terminal.

Regional BGAN offers users high-speed internet access with coverage in over 100 countries within the satellite footprint. This cost-effective service is delivered through a portable satellite IP modem the size of a notebook PC, making it ideal for those on the move.

Regional BGAN is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000, XP, NT and Mac OS 10.1. It also provides remote LAN and intranet access, and enables dedicated, secure links to be set up over a virtual private network (VPN).

It is also suitable for FTP, instant messaging, video streaming, e-commerce and transferring or sharing all kinds of data files with colleagues or clients.

Allows instant remote access to the corporate LAN and Intranet, high speed internet access, email and file transfer, e-commerce, store and forward video.

Twice the speed of GPRS

Inmarsat's satellite technology provides a fast, efficient connection, allowing you to download 50K files, e-mail or attachments in about 10 seconds.

Advanced spot-beam technology allows Inmarsat to maintain a footprint stretching from Western Europe and Africa, across central and Eastern Europe, the southern CIS countries, across the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent and right out to Indonesia and Eastern Australia! Regional BGAN offers users satellite coverage in over 100 countries, making it suitable for those who are working in areas where GPRS cellular roaming is patchy, unreliable or very expensive.

The maximum bandwidth within each spot-beam is 144kbit/s. But because Regional BGAN is a packet data network, the average bandwidth available is shared among several connected users if they transmit data at the same time.

The Regional BGAN system allocates this capacity where needed - invisibly to the end-user. Based on Inmarsat's forecast of traffic and capacity, over a three-minute period we estimate users will consistently experience transfer rates equivalent to more than double those offered by current terrestrial GPRS services.

Avoids the need for a fixed line network

Regional BGAN is a high-speed Internet Protocol (IP) data service providing fast, reliable access to the Internet and corporate computer networks, even where the local telecom infrastructure is either poor, nonexistent or expensive.

Easy to set up

The service is based around a lightweight satellite IP modem the size of a notebook PC. Weighing only 1.6Kg, the modem is fully portable and easy to use when and where you need it. The modem can be used with a single PC or connected to a local area network (LAN) through which it can be accessed by multiple devices. What's more, connections can be made using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth technology.

Cost-effective

Another major benefit of Regional BGAN is its cost effectiveness. Connection to the Internet or a private network can be kept 'always on', and you only pay for the amount of data you send or receive, rather than the time spent online - making it an extremely effective business tool. Regional BGAN is the ideal solution for business travelers who need to keep in touch with their clients or colleagues.

Connection compatibility

The Regional BGAN satellite IP modem can be connected using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth technology. The USB interface is a standard protocol for many computer peripheral devices. Ethernet is a local area networking method widely used throughout the IT industry, and Bluetooth is a wireless technology interface method that is used with modems, handheld PDAs, PCs and mobile phones.

How Much does it cost to Run?

Up until now satellite technology had brought with it astronomic charge rates. The Regional BGAN is priced comparably with existing GPRS techologies. Unlike GPRS rates though, the Regional BGAN doesn't have roaming fees. It is one price anywhere in the satellite footprint.

Pricing is in dollars because the system is available in over 100 countries. Please be aware that a security deposit of $1500 is required when signing the airtime agreement.

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