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The mobile satellite company

BGANGlobal voice and broadband data

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Broadband GlobalArea NetworkRedening remote

Inmarsats Broadband Global Area Network

service BGAN is the worlds rst 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 rst to offer guaranteed data rates

on demand.

In a standard ofce environment,broadband access is now takenfor granted.

But for those whose jobs take themaway to more remote locations,accessing the corporate networkor the internet often means a returnto slow dial-up connections, or worsestill, no access at all.

With Inmarsats BGAN service, youcan set up a broadband mobile ofcein minutes wherever you are onthe planet.

Delivered via the most advancedcommercial communications satellitesever launched, BGAN provides

affordable, mobile broadbandservices at speeds up to half amegabit in a highly compact,easy to use form.

Journalists, government personnel, aidworkers and other established usersof mobile satellite communicationswelcome the superior performanceand lighter load of BGAN.

But other users, such as engineers,consultants and project managers anyone, in fact, who wantsdependable, secure broadbandaccess when working in locations withunreliable or no telecoms networks can now reap the benets of affordablemobile satellite communications.

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Remote connectivity

Set up a broadband mobile ofce in minutes wherever you are on the planet.

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Global coverage

BGAN is accessible worldwide. Itdelivers voice and broadband dataconnectivity to users wherever theyare on the planet.

Easy to use

BGAN is designed for simplicity andease of use. No specialist technicalexpertise is required to set up anduse it. Its easy to manage costs,because you can track service usageand charges in real-time. You canuse the same device worldwideand the user interface is standardacross all terminals. And there are

never any compatibility issues withlocal telecoms networks, becauseyou connect directly to our satellitenetwork, wherever you are.

Enhancing productivityDelivering competitive advantage

Highly compact

BGAN terminals are compactand lightweight. They can becarried as easily as a laptop, withthe smallest weighing less than onekilogram. Vehicular systems areequally compact with a discreet

tracking antenna for the car roof andan interior transceiver, deliveringcommunications on-the-move.

Simultaneous voice

and broadband data

With a single BGAN device, you canaccess data applications at speedsup to half a megabit and make a

phone call at the same time. In aworld-rst for mobile services, youcan also select guaranteed data rateson demand, with a choice of speedsto suit your application requirements.

Service coverage

I-4 Americas I-4 EMEA I-4 Asia-Pacic

This map depicts Inmarsats expectations of coverage, but does not represent a guaranteeof service. The availability of service at the edge of coverage areas uctuates depending onvarious conditions.

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Totally exible

BGAN supports the latest IPservices, as well as traditionalcircuit-switched voice and data.Integrating seamlessly with yourcorporate network, it supportslegacy applications while providing

a smooth upgrade path to IP. Thereare terminals for single users andsmall teams, which can be connectedto a laptop via a wired or wirelessconnection. The user interface canalso be customised according toyour requirements.

Completely secure

Inmarsat has vast experience inproviding secure communicationsto military and governmentcustomers. BGAN meets theseexacting requirements andsupports all major VPN products

and encryption standards.

Trademark reliability

Inmarsats name is synonymouswith reliable communications.Through our responsibilities inproviding maritime safety services,our network operations and controlinfrastructure incorporates a high

level of back-up and redundancy.The whole system is backed by 24/7customer support from our partnerorganisations.

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User interface

The service is accessed via BGAN LaunchPad, a softwareinterface, which is standard across all BGAN terminals.

Step-by-step instructions on pointing the terminaland setting up a satellite connection

Customise data connection options to matchapplication requirements

Pre-congure user access settings eg. restrictaccess to Streaming IP services

Online access to account and billing information

Personal and corporate versions

Access to text messaging and telephony features

Supports Windows 2000, XP,MAC - OS 9.2, OS 10.1 and Linux Redhat 9

Enhanced connectivityThe global broadband mobile ofce

Standard IP

For email, internet and intranetaccess via a secure VPNconnection, at speeds up to492kbps over a shared channel.

Streaming IP

Guaranteed data on demand

at rates in excess of 384kbps.Choose the data rate on acase-by-case basis, dependingon your application. Alsosupports ISDN at 64kbps.

Phone

Make phone calls at the sametime as accessing your data

applications. Voicemail andother standard 3G mobilesupplementary services arealso available.

Text

Send and receive text messagesvia your laptop up to 160characters to or from anymobile phone.

BGAN terminals

BGAN is accessible via a range ofsmall, lightweight satellite terminals,which provide performance optionsto suit different operational needs.They can be used both indoors andoutdoors, being robust enough to

withstand challenging environmentsand extremes of temperature.

The smallest terminals are designedto suit single users, for whomportability is a key consideration.The larger terminals offer a WLANcapability and are particularly suitablefor small teams that need to establisha temporary ofce for an extended

period. They are also suitable forusers requiring higher bandwidthto enable applications such aslive broadcasting.

Vehicular systems comprise aninterior terminal and discreet trackingantenna, which is mounted on thevehicle roof. They provide access tovoice and high-speed data while on

the move.

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Comms-on-the-move

With a tracking antenna on the roof, access

voice and broadband data on the move.

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inmarsat.com/bganWhilst the above information has been prepared by Inmarsat in good faith, and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, Inmarsat makes no warranty

or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or tness for purpose or use of the information. Inmarsat shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind,including indirect or consequential loss, arising from use of the information and all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statute, common law orotherwise, are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by English law. INMARSAT is a trademark of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation, the Inmarsat LOGO is a trademark of Inmarsat (IP) Company Limited. Both trademarks are licensed to Inmarsat Global Limited. Inmarsat Global Limited 2009. All rights reserved. BGAN overview February 2009.

How to buy BGAN

BGAN is available through distribution partners and serviceproviders in more than 190 countries. Visit our website to ndthe right partner for your organisation.