What does BGAN offer?
Users are able to set up a broadband mobile office in minutes – anywhere on the planet. You can access your data applications at speeds up to half a megabit per second whilst making a phone call at the same time.
Data
The 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.
Voice
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.
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.
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.