1. Broadband Global Area Network
BGAN
Broadband Global Area Network

2. what is BGAN
BGAN (pronounced "Be-gan") is short for "Broadband Global Area Network". This network is comprised of four satellites owned by Inmarsat. These satellites are in stationary orbit around the planet so that no matter your location, you may connect with one of the satellites using any of the many BGAN terminals

4. The BGAN Coverage Map

5. Only the polar regions are unable to connect because line-of-sight to the orbiting satellite is not possible. Services available through a BGAN terminal are high-speed Internet, phone, FAX, ISDN, SMS messaging/texting, and streaming services (the last of which are simply unshared Internet channels used by video/news broadcasters for live video feeds).

6. Satellite Names and Orbital Locations
I-4 Americas 98° West
Alphasat EMEA (Europe, Middle-East, Africa) 24.8° East
I-4 Asia-Pacific 143.5° East
I-4 MEAS - (Middle East And Asia)

8. You may locate any of the BGAN satellites using your iphone or iPad with the free BGAN Pointer App from Livewire Digital. Handy to have for remote locations or scouting for fixed locations. This App only requires a GPS fix and does not need an Internet connection to operate globally. It's free, so download it now and test it out.

10. BGAN Frequency
All BGAN terminals use the L-Band frequency, which is the same frequency used by satellite phones. L-Band frequencies have a very long wavelength and as such are not affected by rain fade as much larger satellite dish systems that use the Ku and Ka frequency band

11. BGAN Terminal Transmit and Receive Frequencies
Transmit: MHz – MHz Receive: 1525 MHz – 1559 MHz

12. BEGAN Terminals Explorer 510 BGAN Terminal Hughes 9202 BGAN Terminal
MCD-4800
Hughes 9502
Hughes 9450

13. Explorer 510 BGAN Terminal $2,176 usd
The Explorer 510 is the smallest/fastest BGAN terminal coming in at just under 8" x 8" x 1.2" (200 x 200 x 52mm) and 3.1 lbs (1.4kg) and offering Internet speeds of up to 464 Kbps down by 448 Kbps up. Ideal for connecting laptops, smart phones, or tablets from anywhere in the world. This ultra-portable ultra-rugged terminal has Internet speeds of up to 464 Kbps, as well as phone service to any connected smartphone.

20. Hughes 9202 BGAN Terminal $2,795
This performance BGAN terminal became an industry favorite for these reasons:
Very compact 8.5" x 8.5" with Wi-Fi for any in-range device.
Very fast speeds of 464 Kbps up 464 kbps down
Easy to point, no laptop required. Can be operated by anyone.
One-Button Internet connection. Be online in a few seconds.
Works with any standard phone. SMS texting, iPhone friendly.
Rugged construction, all weather, & sleek appearance.
Long battery life. Will operate 36 hours in idle mode.

22. The Hughes 9202 has been ruggedized to operate in frozen, or blazing hot of environments. It has an environmental Ingress rating of IP 55, which means it is dust protected as well as staying operational with water jets spraying on it from any direction.

26. The IP Code - International Protection Rating
This rating classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts like hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures. The standard aims to provide users more detailed information than vague marketing terms such as waterproof. The 1st digit indicates the level of protection that the enclosure provides against access to hazardous parts (e.g., electrical conductors, moving parts) and the ingress of solid foreign objects

27. Hughes 9211 BGAN Terminal $3,645
The Hughes 9211 is a High-Performance BGAN terminal that matches the capabilities of the fastest BGAN terminals on the market today. The 9211 not only provides fast Internet speeds with standard BGAN service, but is used by live streaming professionals for a steady 650 Kbps upload data connection for crisp clean feeds. The 9211 is an outstanding mobile office that can be used by anyone anywhere in the world.

31. The Hughes 9211 has been ruggedized to operate in frozen, or blazing hot of environments. It has an environmental Ingress rating of IP 55, which means it is dust protected as well as staying operational with water jets spraying on it from any direction.

32. ► Very compact 9" x 11.5" with Wi-Fi for any in-range device ► Fastest standard Internet speeds of any BGAN Kbps ► HDR Capable - Speeds of 650 x 64 Kbps.. For live video streaming ► Easy to point, no laptop required. Can be operated by anyone ► One-Button Internet connection. Be online in a few seconds ► Works with any standard phone. SMS texting, iPhone friendly ► Rugged construction, all weather, & sleek appearance

33. HDR (High Data Rate)

34. Explorer 710 BGAN Terminal $5,249
The Explorer 710 the most powerful feature rich BGAN terminal on the market today. The 710 is ideal for power users and live video broadcasters.

36. This terminal has the unique ability to separate the antenna from the transceiver with an optional antenna cable so the transceiver can be inside while the antenna mounted outside for any extreme conditions

39. 100 Meter Wi-Fi Access Point. Amazing WiFi range
100 Meter Wi-Fi Access Point. Amazing WiFi range. Good for any wireless device.
Fastest LIVE video streaming speeds of 650 Kbps with the new BGAN HDR Service
Delivers standard Internet speeds of up to 492 Kbps
USB recharge port (.5 amp or 2 amp) for recharging smartphones and other devices
Portable size - the 710 dimensions are 11" W x 13" H x 2.13" inches (279 x 332 x 54 mm)
Operates in very cold or very hot weather at -25°C to +55°C / -13°F to +131°F