Segovia’s BGAN Service

Inmarsat’s Broadband Global Area Network – BGAN - enables users to access data applications at broadband speed and make phone calls at the same time - wherever they are on the planet.

BGAN is a powerful mobile communications solution for anyone who works or travels in locations where the local telecoms networks are unreliable or simply non-existent.

BGAN enables users to be just as productive away from the office as when they are back at base. It provides secure and reliable access to standard desktop applications at speeds to match terrestrial broadband services. What's more, you don't need a specialist's technical expertise to set up or use BGAN.

BGAN's superior performance, portability and ease of use make it a compelling proposition for military personnel, aid workers, emergency first responders, journalists, civil engineers, consultants, project managers and sales executives.

Data - BGAN standard IP service offers access to corporate networks via a secure VPN connection at speeds up to 492kbps. It enables you to access e-mail and other office applications, browse the Internet and send large file attachments.

Streaming IP - For applications where quality of service is paramount, such as live video or videoconferencing, BGAN offers an 'on-demand' Streaming IP service at speeds up to 256kbps. You can choose the data rate on a case-by-case basis depending on your application. BGAN also supports ISDN.

Phone -  You can make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications via a standard desktop phone, custom handset or Bluetooth handset/headset, depending on the BGAN terminal. Voice mail and other standard 3G supplementary services are also available.

Text - BGAN enables you to send and receive text messages via a laptop to or from any mobile phone. The service supports the standard 160 characters.

BGAN Overview
BGAN Coverage Map
BGAN Service Specification
BGAN Terminals Quick Reference Guide

Quick and Easy to use

With BGAN there's no need for a specialist's technical knowledge. All that's required is a laptop PC, a BGAN satellite terminal and a telephone handset or headset.

BGAN terminals

BGAN is accessed via a small, lightweight satellite terminal. A range of devices offers performance options to suit different operational needs. Terminals can be connected quickly and easily to a laptop or multiple laptops, with users choosing wired or wireless connections, including Bluetooth or WLAN, depending on their choice of terminal. The smallest devices are designed to suit single users whose primary concern is portability. Larger terminals offer higher bandwidth and are particularly suitable for small teams who may need to establish temporary offices for longer periods. Terminals can be used indoors and outdoors, being robust enough to withstand challenging environments and extremes of temperature.

BGAN LaunchPad^TM

The BGAN service is accessed via BGAN LaunchPad, a software-based interface on your laptop PC that is standard across all terminals.

Key Features:

• Easy to use interface.
• Clear step-by-step instructions on pointing the terminal and setting up a satellite connection.
• Ability to customize the data connection options to match your application requirements.
• Ability to pre-configure user access settings, enabling you to restrict access to Streaming IP services, for example.
• Convenient online access to account and billing information.
• Personal and corporate versions.
• Access to text messaging and telephony features.