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Portable BGAN
Global Broadband
Portable BGAN terminals
WARSAW, Poland, January 12, 2009 /Reuters/ -- TS2 Satellite Technologies has been awarded a contract to deliver mobile BGAN services for US Army soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most soldiers deploy with a laptop in hand and a hookup to the Internet in their barracks. The Internet access has resulted in major morale improvements. Troops no longer feel cut off from home. This is especially important for the many who are married, and have young children.
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How can you do with BGAN?
You can set up a broadband mobile office in minutes - wherever you are on the planet. You can access your data applications at speeds up to half a megabit and make a phone call at the same time.
Who use BGAN?
Mobile users who need reliable broadband access when working in locations where the telecoms networks are poor or non-existent.
Global coverage
BGAN deliver seamless network coverage across most of the world's landmass.
from the end of February 2009
from 6th of February until 24th of February 2009
The coverage of Inmarsat's BGAN service in period
from 7th of January until 6th of February 2009
Simultaneous voice and broadband data
With a single BGAN device, you can access data applications at broadband speeds and make phone calls at the same time. In a world-first for mobile services, you can also select guaranteed data rates on demand, with a choice of rates to suit your application requirements. And to ensure bandwidth availability, network capacity can also be re-directed to areas of heavy usage.
Portable
BGAN terminals are compact, lightweight and designed to be carried as easily as a laptop. The smallest BGAN terminal weighs less than a kilo. A fully functional broadband mobile office can be set up and shut down in minutes.
Flexible
BGAN supports the latest IP services, as well as traditional circuit-switched voice and data. Integrating seamlessly with your corporate networks, it supports legacy applications while providing a smooth upgrade path to IP. There are terminals for single users and small teams, which can be connected to a laptop PC via a wired or wireless connection. For added flexibility, the BGAN LaunchPad can be customized to your requirements.
Reliable
Inmarsat's name is synonymous with reliable communications, built on our proven track record in the provision of maritime safety services. The network capacity of our new Inmarsat-4 satellites is 16 times greater than our previous generation of satellites, delivering a massive boost to an already highly available network. In addition, the entire system is backed by 24/7 customer support from our Partner organizations.
Easy to use
BGAN is designed for simplicity and ease of use. No specialist technical expertise is required to set up or use the service. It's also easy to manage costs, because users can track service usage and charges in real-time. The same device can be used worldwide and the user interface is standard across all terminals.
Direct connections to the satellite means there are never any compatibility issues like those encountered with local telecoms networks.
Secure
Inmarsat has vast experience in providing secure communications to military and government customers. BGAN meets these exacting requirements and supports all major VPN products and encryption standards.
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