Global Broadband Satellite Access

Fast, flexible, and portable-global broadband via satellite

Ideal for enterprises on the move, our Global Broadband Satellite Access is a sleek, lightweight, and portable solution designed to enable your most critical business applications.

  • High-speed wireless data network with extensive global coverage
    • Transmission rates up to 492 kbps
    • Shared and reserved (optional) data rates
  • Built on fourth-generation Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network
  • Powered by Thrane & Thrane — featuring the cutting-edge EXPLORER® family of terminals
  • Compact, lightweight satellite units enable a wide range of business applications

Get it all done while you're on the go

Global Broadband offers simultaneous voice and data transmissions on a single device:

  • Make a phone call while downloading email — or sending live video
  • Get broadband performance of:
    • Up to 492 Kbps
    • Reserved data rates on-demand

Set up your mobile broadband office in minutes

Light-weight Thrane & Thrane terminals can be carried as easily as a laptop. We offer a wide selection of terminals to suit single users or small teams.

  • Support for both IP and circuit-switched applications
  • Options for both wired and wireless connectivity
  • Flexible pricing plans to meet your needs

Reliable, secure, and easy to use

EXPLORER® terminals employ the same user-friendly interface across all models. Set up is quick and simple. And Global Broadband Satellite Access is protected by state-of-the-art security and Inmarsat's experience. Get the peace of mind that comes from knowing your communications solution is safe and dependable.

  • Support for major VPN products and encryption standards
  • Robust terminals for demanding environments
  • Inmarsat's extensive experience serving the military and government agencies

Support for your most critical applications

Our satellite-based solution works with next-generation IP-based technologies, all common operating systems, and your most vital applications.

IP Packet Data Services

Standard IP

  • IP Data-up to 492 kbps shared channel (like BGAN)
  • Variable bit rate (dependent on traffic)
  • Applications: Web access, file transfer, email
  • Dimensioned for good quality

Enhanced IP

  • Streaming Class QoS IP Data
  • Reserved capacity-reserved bit rate over the satellite
  • 32, 64, 128, 256 kbps (downstream and upstream)
  • Available "on demand"
  • Applications: ideal for time-critical data; streaming video

Circuit Switched Services

Voice

  • Voice quality to and from mobile unit
  • Inmarsat subscriber number range: +870 77 ******
  • Supplementary services (3G network): Caller ID & Phonebook, Call blocking, Conference calling, Closed user groups, Call hold, Waiting, Call divert
  • Voicemail

ISDN

  • Supported by Class 1 devices
  • 64 kbps service-comparable to Inmarsat GAN service

SMS

  • Send and receive text messages from a PC/PDA connected to a Thrane & Thrane BGAN device or from the handset keypad
  • Send/receive SMS to/from terrestrial mobile phones

Global Broadband Satellite Access supports the following systems, technologies, and applications:

Operating Systems

  • Microsoft® Windows® 98se/2000/XP
  • Mac OS 10.1 and up
  • Linux

VPN

  • Cisco/Nortel/Netscreen/Checkpoint
  • VPN products based on IPsec, L2TP, PPTP, L2F

Email

  • POP3/SMTP/IMAP
  • H.323-based applications

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Compact, lightweight satellite units enable a rich range of business applications

Land Portable Solutions

  EXPLORER® 110 EXPLORER® 300 EXPLORER® 500 EXPLORER® 527 EXPLORER® 700
Weight 995g / 2.2lbs 1.4kg / 3.1lbs 1.4kg / 3.1lbs Terminal approx. 3kg/7lbs

Antenna approx. 4kg/8lbs		 3.2kg / 7.0lbs
Size
(H x W x D)		 20.0 x 15.0 x 4.5 cm

7.9 x 5.9 x 1.8in		 17.0 x 21.7 x 5.2cm

6.69 x 8.5 x 2.1in		 21.8 x 21.7 x 5.2cm

8.6 x 8.5 x 2.1in		 Terminal:
40.3 cm/15.9"

Terminal without Mounting Brackets-Width
48.3 cm/19.0"

Terminal with Mounting Brackets-Width
4.4 cm/1.7"

Terminal - Height
30.1 cm/11.8"

Depth of Indoor Unit/Terminal
Antenna: 47.7 cm/18.8"- Width
15.0 cm - Height 5.9"		 29.7 x 39.9 x 5.1cm

12.1 x 16.0 x 2.0in
Bandwidth (Rx/Tx) 384/ 240kbps 384/ 240kbps 464/ 448kbps Rx: 464 kbps
Tx: 448 kbps

Non-moving RX 492-492
TX 372-256

Moving (>20°)
RX 432-384
TX 347-192 (best case – worst case kbps)		 492/492kbps
Streaming IP (reserved bandwidth) 32 & 64kbps 32 & 64kbps 32, 64, & 128kbps 32, 64, 128 kbps 32, 64, 128 & 256kbps
ISDN Yes No No No Yes - 2 ports
Ethernet Yes - 1 port Yes - 1 port Yes - 1 port Yes - 1 port Yes - 2 ports
2-wire No Yes - 1 port Yes - 1 port Yes - 1 port Yes - 2 ports
Solar panel input No No No No Yes
Bluetooth Yes - Class 1 (limited range: 30m/98ft)
Supports dial-up, cordless, phone & serial port		 Yes - Class 1 (limited range: 25m)
Supports dial-up, cordless, phone & serial port		 Yes - Class 1 Supports dial-up, cordless, phone & serial port No Yes - Class 1 Supports dial-up, cordless, phone & serial port
WLAN No No Yes with external Wifi Access Point No Yes -
802.11 B/ up to 54Mbps
External antenna Yes - up to 30m/98ft No No Yes- 2.7m/8ft or 5m Yes- up to 100m/328ft
Battery Lithium ion 2400mAh (rechargeable) and 1 h20 Tx @ 96kbps Li-On - 36h standby and 1.2h Tx @ 96kbps Li-On - 36h standby and 2.25h Tx @ 128kbps   Li-On - 36h standby and 2.5h Tx @ 144kbps
IP grade Antenna IP 44
Interface Unit IP 42		 IP 54 IP 54 IP-54 (dust and spray proof in all directions) Transceiver IP 52
Antenna IP 66

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Locations within the U.S. must have a clear view of the Southern sky with no obstructions. International availability varies by country within the satellite coverage area. Service is not available in all countries within the satellite coverage area. Regulatory approval and/or license required in certain countries. Customer is responsible for complying with all country-specific laws, regulations & licensing requirements. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply.