Industry changing BGAN terminal from Cobham SATCOM

For several years BGAN has been delivering everyday necessities such as voice, fax, and broadband data connectivity in a completely portable, user-friendly device. BGAN makes it possible to connect a regular laptop to the internet, or your corporate network, at speeds upwards of 500 kbps, no matter what your global position may be. With no technical expertise required, one can easily setup a robust, secure network and, in turn, create a mobile workstation anywhere in the world.


Because of these benefits, and the versatility of BGAN, it is used in numerous fields. One example is the many broadcasting corporations benefiting from the portability and superior performance of BGAN while in war zones, remote regions or even at sporting events. Quick data transfers and excellent picture quality allow news teams to transmit their stories more quickly, therefore making it possible to break the news sooner. Also, Oil and gas companies rely on BGAN to quickly and securely relay data back to their offices for analysis and consultation. The quick speeds of BGAN allow for a greater rate of exploration efficiency and greatly reduce your find-time in the fields.


Now Cobham SATCOM has introduced their latest BGAN terminal; the Explorer 710 BGAN. The Explorer 710 BGAN will support an amazing service for satellite broadcasters – delivering an expected streaming rate of about 650kbps with its full channel option for higher quality video news-gathering.


The Explorer 710 will be the smallest class 1 BGAN terminal, and the first to use the new BGAN HDR (Higher Data Rates) service platform from Inmarsat that is scheduled for commercial launch in Q3 2013. The Explorer 710 will also introduce advanced features including the ability to bond the signals from multiple terminals via Ethernet and achieve IP streaming rate of 1 Mbps or even higher. It also introduces a number of enhancements, including bonding and smartphone connectivity.


If you would like more details on the Explorer 710 BGAN you can view this product page here for pricing and specifications.

BGAN Link From Inmarsat Offers an Alternative to VSAT

Inmarsat has launched BGAN Link as an alternative to VSAT at similar price points. BGAN Link is a new service for predictable high-volume usage in fixed locations. Evolving from Inmarsat’s Maritime ‘Very Large Allowance’ concept, BGAN Link is for users who have a requirement for high volumes of standard IP data in one location. BGAN Link provides companies working in a remote area for sustained periods of time with a data connection speed of up to half a megabit, suitable for standard office-type applications such as email, internet and intranet access, and VPN access to corporate networks.

BGAN Link is an affordable alternative to VSAT with unique benefits. The service uses Inmarsat's reliable L-band satellite network which is much more resilient than Ku band in areas prone to rain or snow (as it is not affected by rain fade).  The low cost of BGAN hardware and its small size makes it perfect for semi permanent and permanent installations.  The easy setup of the BGAN means that there is no technical expertise needed and a broadband connection is established within minutes.  Also, Inmarsat's extensive list of countries where the BGAN is approved for use reduces licensing issues.

The BGAN Link service is designed to help control your budget with predictable fixed monthly costs.  Inmarsat offers BGAN Link packages of 5, 10, and 15GB per month.  New regional plans for Latin America and Sub Sahara Africa will be launched in August.  These will be even more competitive and include discounted 3, 5, 10 and 15GB per month plans.  Users can be limited to their monthly allowance or be allowed to exceed it.  Users who wish to exceed their monthly allowance are simply charged for the additional usage at the same competitive rate as the in-bundle per MB rate.  Users are permitted (for a fee) to move the BGAN Link up to 4 times a year making it a perfect solution for semi permanent camps.

With pricing at a fraction of the mobile BGAN rates, BGAN Link is a very compelling offer to anyone who needs fixed or semi fixed remote communication.

BGAN Link works on the Class-1 BGAN terminals such as the Thrane & Thrane Explorer 700 and Hughes 9201.  If you are interested in BGAN Link, please contact GMPCS Personal Communications for full application details and terms and conditions.