BGAN - Broadband for a mobile planet

Inmarsat voice and data services are accessed by a range of portable, fixed or vehicular BGAN terminals, which provide features and performance options to suit different operational needs. The portable terminals can easily fit inside a backpack alongside a laptop and takes less than five minutes to get a voice and data connection, with no technical expertise needed. Take a look at our BGAN Comparison Matrix below for more information:

BGAN

Manufacturer:	Thrane & Thrane Explorer 300	Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500	Hughes 9201	Thrane & Thrane Explorer 700
Size:	217 x 168mm (3.1 lbs)	217 x 218mm (3.1 lbs)	345 x 275mm (6.2 lbs)	399 x 297mm (7 lbs)
Standard IP:	Up to 240/384kbps	Up to 448/464kbps	Up to 492kbps	Up to 492kbps
Streaming IP:	32, 64kbps	32, 64, 128kbps	32, 64, 128,176, 256kbps BGAN X-Stream	32, 64, 128, 176, 256kbps BGAN X-Stream
Voice:	Via RJ-11 or Bluetooth	Via RJ-11 or Bluetooth	Via RJ-45 ISDN Handset, via ISDN TA with two RJ-11 ports for voice or 3.1kHz for audio fax	Via RJ-11 (x2), Bluetooth handset or 3.1kHz audio
ISDN	N/A	64kbps via USB	64kbps via RJ-45	64kbps via RJ-45
Other data interfaces:	Ethernet, Bluetooth	Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth	Ethernet, USB, WLAN 802.11b	2 x Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g, Digital I/O
Ingress Protection:	IP54	IP54	IP55	IP52 (modem) IP66 (antenna)

If your job takes you away from the office - even off the beaten track - BGAN can help you stay as productive as if you were back at base. Choose from a range of devices, for personal use or to network a team.