Inmarsat: Portable Broadband Internet
Inmarsat BGAN and FleetBroadband represents a complete solution for broadband internet and voice communications.
Inmarsat is the premier satellite network for people needing reliable solutions. Various Inmarsat
terminals also have been developed for your car and boat. Broadband internet speeds up to 492 kbps are available
depending on the model you select. Video and other applications requiring quality of service (QoS) can select
streaming IP data speeds up to 384 kbps.
If small size and compactness is your primary concern, we
recommend the Thrane & Thrane
EXPLORERTM 100. This tiny 2.2 lb terminal offers adequate performance
for most users needing
basic internet access, email etc. Download speeds reach 384 kbps. If you need voice capability, you can purchase an optional
WorldSet voice handset or a BlueTooth handset. The EXPLORERTM 100 supports data
connections for any computer with a standard USB port. It also supports internet-data connections using BlueTooth
wireless. Despite its small size, the EXPLORERTM 100 also has the ability to remote its antenna
up to 20 meters from its "inside unit" using an optional antenna cable.
Another excellent small terminal is the
Wideye Sabre by AddValue. At 3.6 lbs, this terminal
is a little larger than the EXPLORER 100. Though its speed and performance are the same as the EXPLORER 100's,
it has two important advantages: 1) a standard RJ-45 Ethernet Port for easy data connections and 2) a standard RJ-11 phone port. You
can use the Wideye with any standard phone, and the standard kit includes a small voice handset.
For the highest performance, we recommend the
HNS-9201 by Hughes Network Systems.
It supports the highest guaranteed streaming rate of 256 kbps and can reach up to 492 kbps when
using best effort data or internet access. The HNS-9201 is definitely the best choice
for video, VPN, and secure communications. A rugged external mounting system is available for more
permanent applications. ISDN circuit-switched data is available for backwards compatibility with
older Inmarsat M4 applications. If you need to guarantee the absolute highest streaming performance, Outfitter
Satellite can arrange for leased lines (at an additional monthly charge) to support your streaming data right to your
corporate location's doorstep.
If you need BGAN access while you are travelling in a land vehicle, we recommend the
Thrane & Thrane
EXPLORERTM 727. It supports standard internet-data up to 432 kbps,
streaming IP data up to 256 kbps, basic voice, premium voice, 64 kbps ISDN, and 3.1 Khz audio ISDN.
An 18.76" diameter 6.3" tall antenna can be permanently or magnetically mounted on your vehicle.
Hughes Network Services also manufactures a vehicular BGAN called the HNS-9250. Please call
Outfitter Satellite for more details.
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