Chapter 1: Introduction
The Inmarsat BGAN system
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The Inmarsat BGAN system
What is BGAN?
The Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) is a mobile satellite service that offers
high-speed data and voice telephony. BGAN enables users to access e-mail,
corporate networks and the Internet, transfer files and make telephone calls.
The Inmarsat FleetBroadband service
FleetBroadband is a maritime communications service offered in the BGAN system.
Based on 3G standards, FleetBroadband provides cost-effective broadband data and
voice simultaneously.
Coverage
The Inmarsat
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BGAN services are based on geostationary satellites situated above
the equator. Each satellite covers a certain area (footprint). The coverage map below
shows the footprints of the BGAN system. For updated information on coverage, see
Inmarsat’s home page at
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Note
The map above shows Inmarsat’s expectations of coverage, but does not
represent a guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge of
coverage areas may fluctuate.
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