Inmarsat Broadband Service via M2sat
Introduction:
The new generation of Inmarsat satellites (I-4) provides a broadband mobile satellite data network to span the globe:
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* Broadband data up to 492 kbit/s (shared) & guaranteed bandwidth on demand up to 256 kbps * Additional voice, SMS and ISDN services * Services accessible simultaneously, just like in the office * Lightweight terminals: Robust, easy to carry, quick to set up and simple to use * M2sat value added services complement the BGAN package by allowing substantial financial savings and control, as well as security and support |
BGAN Service specifications
Data: Standard IP Services
* Variable data rate (depending on demand)
* Standard IP; user pays per Mb
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Up to 492 kbit/s, both send and receive
* Suitable for emailing, file transfer,
internet/intranet access
Data: Streaming class IP
* Guaranteed bit rate service
* Available on demand
* 32, 64, 128, 256 kbit/s, send and receive
* User pays by duration (per minute)
* Especially suitable for time dependant
(streaming) data and heavy users
Voice services
* Direct dial with terrestrial quality (4 kbit/s)
* Calls made via a peripheral handset or
headset
* Simultaneous voice call and IP data sessions
* Calls to and from mobile phones
* Supplementary services such as caller ID, call
hold, call waiting,
call forwarding and call
barring
* Voice Mail Service with SMS notification
ISDN data/voice
* Selected terminals only
* 64 kbit/s per user
* Simultaneous voice and ISDN calls not
supported
Short Message Services (SMS)