BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network)

Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network service - BGAN - is the world's first mobile communications service to provide both voice and broadband data simultaneously through a single, highly compact device on a global basis. It is also the first to offer guaranteed data rates on demand.

Service Coverage

BGAN is accessible worldwide. It delivers voice and broadband data connectivity to users wherever they are on the planet.



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BGAN Terminals

Inmarsat BGAN offers a wide range of terminals that will meet all needs. Portability, reliability, and performance.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Wideye Sabre I EXPLORER 110 EXPLORER 300 EXPLORER 500 HNS 9201 EXPLORER 700
Voice and Data Smallest, Lightest Highly compact High Bandwidth, High performance, Multi-user device with
single-user device device in the range robust device highly portable device multi-user device extensive functionality
Manufacturer Addvalue Comm Thrane & Thrane Thrane & Thrane Thrane & Thrane Hughes Network Thrane & Thrane
Size 259x195mm (1.6Kg) 200x150mm (<1Kg) 217x168mm (<1.4Kg) 217x217mm (<1.5Kg) 345x275mm (2.8Kg) 297x399mm (3.2Kg)
Standard IP Up to 240/384kbps
(Send/Receive)
Up to 240/384kbps
(Send/Receive)
Up to 240/384kbps
(Send/Receive)
Up to 448/464kbps
(Send/Receive)
Up to 492kbps
(Send/Receive)
Up to 492kbps
(Send/Receive)
Streaming IP 32,64kbps 32,64kbps 32,64kbps 32,64,128kbps 32,64,128,256kbps 32,64,128,256kbps
ISDN N/A N/A N/A 64kbps via USB 64kbps via RJ-45 64kbps via ISDN RJ-45
Voice Via RJ-11 or Bluetooth handset/headset Via R-45 ISDN or Bluetooth handset Via RJ-11 or Bluetooth handset/headset Via RJ-11 or Bluetooth handset or 3.1kHz audio Via R-45 ISDN handset, via ISDN TA w/two RJ-11 ports or 3.1kHz audio fax Via RJ-11 (x2), Bluetooth Handset or 3.1kHzaudio
Data Interfaces Ethernet, Bluetooth Ethernet(with adapter), USB, Bluetooth Ethernet, Bluetooth Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth Ethernet, USB,
WLAN 802.11b
Ethernet (x2), USB, Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11g, Digital I/O
Ingress Protection IP 54 IP 44 IP54 IP54 IP 55  IP 52 (terminal), IP 66 (ant.)