BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) is a mobile communications system created to transmit broadband wireless voice and data communications almost anywhere on the earth's surface. The system, developed by Immarsat, Inc., consists of a constellation of geostationary satellites working in conjunction with portable, lightweight, surface-based terminals about
the size of a laptop.

BGAN was developed to provide cost-effective connectivity in remote locations where cellular and wireless data networks do not currently exist . The system works anywhere on the planet, in fact, but the regions immediately surrounding the north and south geographic poles.

BGAN terminals are capable of supporting multiple users, and will support data, voice, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. The electrical power may come from utility lines, batteries, or generators. Connection speeds will be up to approximately 500 kbps, depending on the type of terminal. In contrast to most geostationary satellite communications systems, BGAN will employ terminals with omnidirectional antennas. They will be easier to set up, will require less complex maintenance, and will
function in aeronautical and marine environments as well as from fixed dry-land surface points.

BGAN Services
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.

BGAN helps to give you a competitive advantage by increasing your personal and business productivity.

Global coverage

• Seamless network coverage across most of the world's landmass.
• Mobile broadband connectivity wherever you go.
• Compact

Discreet, lightweight terminals.

• Smallest BGAN terminal weighs less than a kilo.
• Set up a broadband mobile office in minutes.
• Easy to use

No specialist technical expertise required.

• Same device can be used worldwide.
• Standard user interface across all terminals.
• No compatibility issues with local telecoms networks.

Simultaneous voice and broadband data

• Access data applications and make phone calls at the same time.
• Guaranteed data rates on demand.
• Network capacity can be re-directed to areas of heavy service usage to provide bandwidth
  availability.

Flexible

• Supports both IP and circuit-switched voice and data.
• Integrates seamlessly with your corporate network.
• Choice of terminals for single users and small teams.

Secure

• Inmarsat has vast experience in providing secure communications to military and government customers.
• BGAN supports all major VPN products and encryption standards.

Reliable

• Dependable, peace-of-mind communications.
• Robust terminals that withstand challenging environments.
• 24/7 customer support from our partners.

	Phone: Make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications via a standard desktop phone.		Streaming IP: Where quality is paramount, such as live video, select guaranteed data rates up to 256kbps. BGAN also supports on demand ISDN.
	Standard IP: Access email, the internet, corporate networks and send large file attachments over a secure connection at speeds up to 492kbps.		Text : Send and receive text messages via a laptop PC to or from any mobile phone.