Technologies

BGAN

Inmarsat's BGAN network is an L-band geostationary satellite-based network. Compact highly portable and mobile terminals provide access to on-demand IP data (up to 492kbps), guaranteed Streaming IP data (averaging 650kbps), and simultaneous SMS and voice capabilities as part of a secure, reliable and cost-effective solution.

About

Small, lightweight mobile and portable terminals provide data rates at up to 492 Kbps for access to on-demand IP data, guaranteed Streaming IP data averaging 650Kbps and simultaneous SMS and voice capabilities, as part of a secure, reliable and cost-effective solution.

Global satellite coverage – with the exception of the extreme polar regions – delivering services with 99.9 per cent satellite and ground network availability for Land, Maritime and Aero markets.

Network

BGAN Network Coverage Map

Please click here and select the Market (Aviation/Enterprise/Government/Maritime) and then scroll down to the [Market Name] Services section, and select the Product that you are interested in – the page for the Product contains the relevant coverage map.

Hardware

Satellite terminal hardware manufacturers/integrators develop BGAN terminals, components (core modules; antennas) and solutions to use our BGAN services. A market and sector-driven range of currently available terminals and manufacturers can be found on our website (www.inmarsat.com).

The BGAN Radio Module (BRM) is a Core Module that can be used to develop BGAN terminals and related components. Please click here for more information about the BRM, and here for access to the BRM Datasheet.

Services Supported

BGAN provides users with simultaneous shared IP, guaranteed IP, voice and SMS. More information on these services can be found here: