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Using satellite phones, satellite teriminals, and the most advanced satellite network in the world, Inmarsat provides ubiquitous, wireless communication services on land, at sea and in the air

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Inmarasat BGAN (Broadband Global Access Network)

BGAN is accessible via a small, lightweight satellite terminal that is easy to carry, quick to set up and simple to use. And you can use the same device worldwide. There are BGAN devices for single users, for whom portability is the primary concern, and terminals that an entire team can share.

The BGAN service is accessed via a small, lightweight satellite terminal that can be quickly and easily connected to your laptop PC and voice handset. A range of terminals is available, providing performance options to suit different operational needs. The smallest terminals are designed to suit single users whose primary concern is portability. Larger terminals offer higher bandwidth and are particularly suited to small teams that may need to establish temporary offices for longer periods. One is the same for all terminals - robustness and ability to withstand challenging environments and extremes of temperature.

Don't know which terminal is right for you? Please refer to the comparison chart to compare BGAN terminals and decide which one best suits your operational needs.

Hughes Networks R-BGAN

IP-based, entry-level device. The HNS R-BGAN provides mobile data-only connectivity at more than twice the speed of terrestrial GPRS mobile phone networks. Ideal for single users seeking a cost-effective solution for 'always-on' remote corporate network access. More about RBGAN ...

Hughes Network Systems (HNS) 9201

HNS 9201 is high-performance, multi-user device. The Huges' 9201 combines ultimate performance with an extremely rugged design. It is the highest bandwidth terminal in the range and the only one to support WLAN connectivity. More about HNS 9201 ...

Thrane & Thrane Explorer 700

Explorer 700 is multi-user device with extensive functionality. The Thrane & Thrane Explorer 700 provides access to the highest bandwidth available on the BGAN network with multiple voce and data interfaces, including WLAN connectivity. More about T&T Explorer 700 ...

Inmarsat Thrane and Thrane satellite teriminal 500

Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500

High bandwidth, highly portable device. The Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 combines exceptional performance with portability. It meets the needs of the most demanding business traveller for remote, high-speed corporate network access. More about T&T Explorer 500 ...

Nera WorldPro 1000

The smallest BGAN device. Nera WorldPro 1000 combines an exceptionally compact design with performance and optimal flexibility. It can be separated into two parts, so users can choose between indoor and outdoor use. No need for a separate external antenna. More about WorldPro 1000 ...

Addvalue Wideye Sabre1

Voice and data, entry-level terminal. The Wideye Sabre1 combines a highly portable, robust design with all-round performance. It provides the single-user with a cost-effective voice and high-speed data solution for remote corporate network access. More about T&T Explorer 500 ...

Inmarasat concept, implementation/technology

Concept

Inmarsat System Architecture

Inmarsat's primary satellite constellation consists of four Inmarsat-3 satellites in geostationary orbit. Between them, the main ("global") beams of the satellites provide overlapping coverage of the whole surface of the Earth apart from the poles. So, thanks to Inmarsat, it has become possible to extend the reach of terrestrial wired and cellular networks to almost anywhere on Earth.

A geostationary satellite follows a circular orbit in the plane of the Equator at a height of 35,600km, so that it appears to hover over a chosen point on the Earth's surface. Three such satellites are enough to cover most of the globe, and mobile users rarely have to switch from one satellite to another. Other mobile satellite systems use larger numbers of satellites in lower, non-geostationary orbits. From the user's point of view, they move across the sky at a comparatively high speed, often requiring a switch from one satellite to another in mid-communication and risking the possibility of an interrupted call.

A call from an Inmarsat mobile terminal goes directly to the satellite overhead, which routes it back down to a gateway on the ground called a land earth station (LES). From there the call is passed into the public phone network.

The Inmarsat-3 satellites are backed up by a fifth Inmarsat-3 and four previous-generation Inmarsat-2s, also in geostationary orbit.

A key advantage of the Inmarsat-3s over their predecessors is their ability to generate a number of spot-beams as well as single large global beams. Spot-beams concentrate extra power in areas of high demand as well as making it possible to supply standard services to smaller, simpler terminals.

Inmarasat is a consortium of leading international telecommunications companies originally established in 1991. The Inmarasat system is designed to provide high quality satellite-based services to a broad range of users, including:

Voice calling
Short Messaging Service (SMS)
Roaming
Positioning
Facsimile
Data transmission

How it works? - Inmarasat Satellite Phone

Inmarasat Global Coverage

The Inmarasat system provides true global communications coverage including oceans, and all land areas including the Poles. The Inmarasat system blankets the Earth, connecting global satellite coverage with local ground-based wireless services.