High-speed wireless IP data and circuit-switched network
A range of smaller, lighter-weight terminals
Shared capacity IP data rates up to 492 kbps
Streaming IP data rates up to 256 kbps on demand
Familiar GAN-standard 64 kbps ISDN and 4.8 kbps voice
Support for supplementary services, e.g., call hold, call waiting and voicemail
Simultaneous voice and data traffic
Support for legacy applications and a platform for new IP-based solutions
BGAN Benefits
BGAN offers significantly expanded bandwidth and capabilities, as compared to current-generation mobile satellite services. Among the unique benefits that BGAN will offer are
Higher Speed Data:
Leveraging the increased power of Inmarsat’s new I-4 satellites, BGAN will offer high-speed data connections at speeds up to 492 kbps, significantly faster than any other current generation mobile satellite service.
Streaming Data:
This new QoS IP data option, available on selected BGAN terminals, will provide a guaranteed data throughput up to 256 kbps. This will be a significant benefit for customers who need guaranteed, uninterrupted throughput, without contended service
degradation.
Simultaneous Voice Service:
BGAN will offer a low-speed 4.8 kbps voice service, providing a toll-quality connection and bringing customers the added benefit of voice in the field. In addition, both voice and data services can operate simultaneously on a single BGAN terminal, making the system flexible to a degree that is unprecedented in mobile satellite communications.
BGAN Launch Pad:
The new BGAN Launch Pad is a revolution in satellite software usability, providing a standard user interface across all BGAN terminals. The Launch Pad enables users to control their connection type, access utilities and take advantage of unique value added services.
BGAN Solutions
Media:
Journalists need to travel light, but they also need the capability to break big stories from remote locations. BGAN provides the answer. With streaming data capability up to 256 kbps, be the first with breaking news, and keep one step ahead of the competition.
Government and Military:
Government entities and NGOs require the ability to send and receive vital information from the field, especially when they are operating in dangerous and highly volatile locations. In cases where information flow is critical, this is not just a matter of efficiency or convenience, it can mean the difference between success or disaster. Reliable access to e-mail, the Internet and the corporate LAN is critical when time is of the essence.
Finance:
Banks and other financial institutions operating in countries where the existing communications infrastructure is unreliable are in a precarious position. Using BGAN as a 99-percent reliable backup solution to terrestrial systems provides peace of mind and the confidence that data will not be interrupted or delayed, and opportunities for fraud and abuse will be lessened.
Education:
For those living and working in remote regions, access to education can be a hit-and-miss affair, as can data gathering and analysis for those undertaking research in distant lands. With BGAN, learning is no longer the preserve of the lucky few, and educational institutions can share their research and work closely with their own and partner universities back home—not only spreading knowledge, but saving money at the same time.
Oil and Energy:
The first step in undertaking a large-scale exploration program or other project is the initial onsite evaluation. With BGAN, basic data can be sent and received between the remote site and headquarters, analyzed and evaluated, saving both time and great expense.
Agriculture:
Farming in wide-spread areas, such as Africa , can involve travelling over vast distances, spending days, and sometimes weeks, away from home checking on crops and livestock. Waiting until you return home to act on your findings can be frustrating. With BGAN, there is no need to wait. Anything, from new fencing to insecticides,can be ordered from the road within minutes using the e-commerce facility.
Tourism:
With digital cameras and instant communications, travellers today don’t expect to have to wait until they return home from a trip to share pictures with friends and family. BGAN lets them e-mail pictures home so their experiences can be shared as they happen. BGAN can also serve as an important safety and security tool for tourists,ensuring they have a go-anywhere communications system in the case of an emergency—an added value that can be a critical factor when deciding on a travel vendor.
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