Mobile Satellite Broadband (BGAN)
Introducing the Broadband Global Area Network
Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) is the world's first mobile communications service of any kind to provide both voice and broadband data simultaneously through a single, truly portable device on a global basis.
It is also the first mobile communications service to offer guaranteed data rates on demand.
In a standard office environment, broadband access is now taken for granted. But for those whose jobs take them away to more remote locations, accessing the corporate network or the Internet often means a return to slow dial-up connections. Or worse still, no access at all.
With Inmarsat's BGAN service, you can set up a broadband mobile office in minutes, wherever you are on the planet.
Delivered via the world's most sophisticated commercial communications satellites, BGAN provides affordable, mobile broadband services at speeds up to half a megabit in a highly portable, easy to use form.
What it does
BGAN enables users to connect via their laptop to their corporate network at speeds up to half a megabit per second. You can remotely access all your desktop applications including email and the Internet via a secure VPN connection. You can also make telephone calls at the same time.
Who it's for
Its superior performance, portability and ease of use make BGAN a compelling proposition for anyone who wants reliable broadband access when working or travelling in locations with unreliable or non-existent terrestrial telecoms networks. It is ideal for:
- Reporters
- Surveyors
- Aid workers
- Expedition members
- Extreem sports enthusiasts
A choice of hardware makes this a suitable solution for single users and small or medium-sized teams.
Customers wishing to deploy satellite broadband on vessels should use FleetBroadband.
BGAN Terminals
The BGAN service is accessed via a highly portable satellite terminal, about the size of a laptop PC, which is easy to carry, quick to set up and simple to use. The terminals are robust and designed to withstand challenging environments and the same device can be used worldwide, meaning no duplication of resources.
Security
For those with security foremost in their minds, the knowledge that Inmarsat has vast experience in providing secure communications to military and government customers will be of interest. BGAN supports all major VPN products and encryption standards.
Interested?
Alicom will be a partner offering BGAN solutions. If you are interested in learning more out our products and solutions as they become available, please inform our Sales Department.