Mobile Satellite Broadband Access

Portable Satellite IP Modem

Regional BGAN - Broadband Global Area Network from Inmarsat

The 'must-have' accessory for serious business travellers.

For many of our users, this amazing little unit pays for itself in convenience on the first business trip.

Do you need to stay in touch with the office and get that important proposal delivered on time? Or do some research about the client you're about to visit? Or collect that vital e-mail?

The NEW broadband satellite data service from Inmarsat consists of a robust, portable satellite IP modem which delivers an "always on" high-speed IP connectivity via a 144kbit/s shared channel.

BGAN - Outline costs

~~£1,250 +VAT Unit cost~~
Special offer £ 950.00 +VAT Unit Cost
Monthly Subscription $47.00 (about £26)
Data Charge $10.8 / MByte (about £5.90 / MByte)

Using £1 = $1.83 exchange rate

See our full price list.

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The regional BGAN network operated by Inmarsat satellites provides many of the essential applications needed in today's normal working environment:

Instant Remote Access - to your business's LAN via the Internet from anywhere in the coverage area..

VPN Connectivity - connection to secure and reliable end-to-end high-speed systems

High-Speed Internet Access - at rates substantially higher than GPRS, you can surf quickly and reliably, anytime.

E-mail - always stay in touch - always on - send and receive information wherever you are based (See coverage table below).

File Transfer - share files and documents and get that important proposal delivered even when you're off the beaten track.

Digital Image Transfer - send and receive digital images quickly. Send scanned images of documents and high quality stills for immediate publication.

E-commerce - complete your normal e-business activities conveniently and securely.

Database Queries - get immediate access to your important and critical company information.

Store and Forward Video - send video clips back to the office.

Remote IT Support - support your remote clients and field staff with software upgrades and diagnostics.

Coverage areas

The RBGAN network currently provides coverage in Europe, Middle East, parts of Asia and Africa (north of the Equator). See below fo a full list of countries.

There are plans to extend the coverage to provide global connectivity, probably in 2005.

What do I need?

Use your laptop or PDA, equipped with Ethernet, USB or Bluetooth to connect to the portable satellite IP modem. A very simple set up procedure helps you point the antenna towards the satellite within seconds... and you're away... an always on connection is established.

What next?

Please contact us for an order form.

Specifications

Technical Specifications of Regional BGAN satellite IP modem.

This lightweight piece of kit is both robust and portable and can be connected to your computer using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth interfaces.

Weight: 1.6 - 1.8 Kg (3.3lbs - 3.9lbs)

Size: 300mm x 240mm x 40mm (11.8" x 9.4" x 1.6")

SIM card: Yes

Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)

Operating humidity: 95% RH at 40°C

Input Voltage: 7.2 to 8.4 Vdc

Mechanical Vibration: 200-2000 Hz, 0.3 m2/s3

Un-packaged drop: 0.5m on concrete

Solar radiation: 1120W/m2; MIL-SPEC 810E 505.3

Water and dust proofing: IP-54 as standard, dust and spray proof in all directions

Air pressure for transport altitude: 4500 m AMSL; MIL-SPEC 810E METHOD 500.3

Battery Life: 24 hours standby time and 1 hour of continuous transmission at highest rate

Battery type: Lithium-Ion

External Power: Mains power supply adapter

Connectors: USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth

User Interface: Web page based graphical user interface accessible via standard web browser. Wizard set-up guide for sample start-up and set-up operations

Coverage in 99 countries...

Inmarsat is currently providing coverage in the following countries. Nearly global coverage will eventually be available via an upgrade at a later date.

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cantral African Republic, Chad, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, FR of Yugo, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibralta, Greece, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, Herzegovina, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrghyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, UAE, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Yemen.

BGAN benefits for you

Ultra Portable
Take your broadband internet connection with you
No more searching around for hotel business centres or internet cafes.
Never miss that important email or business deadline when you're travelling away from the office
VPN access available
Get your staff connected and working

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