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BGAN
- Portable Satellite Internet & Phone
Page Updated May 14, 2012 |
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to a portable BGAN satellite terminal for High-Speed Internet. These self-contained antennas deliver up to 492 Kbps of broadband connectivity anywhere on the planet for up to 36 hours and can be carried inside of a laptop case. Service fees of BGAN are $4 to $6.49 per Megabyte, which is higher than the satellite dish services we offer. The obvious advantage of BGAN systems are their portability. |
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Wideye Sabre $1,650
Entry Level - Feature Rich
384 Kbps Speeds  |
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Hughes 9202 $2,950
Best Compact w/ Wireless
464 Kbps Speeds  |
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Hughes 9201 $3,499
Tied Fastest & Wireless
492 Kbps Speeds  |
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Ready Case $3,173
Complete BGAN Systems In
A Hardened Case  |
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The Football
No Aiming - Wireless Access
Manufactured by Ground Control |
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| BGAN QUICK COMPARISON GUIDE |
| Portable BGAN |
Retail Price |
Max Speed |
Wireless |
Phone |
Size LxW |
Ruggedness |
| Wideye Sabre 1 |
$1,650 USD |
384/340 Kbps |
No |
Included |
10.2" x 7.7" |
Fair |
| Hughes 9201 |
$3,499 USD |
492/492 Kbps |
Yes |
Needs adapter |
13.6" x 10.8" |
Good |
| Hughes 9202 |
$2,950 USD |
464/448 Kbps |
Yes |
Yes (RJ-11) |
8.5" x 8.5" |
Excellent |
| Explorer 300 |
$2,689 USD |
384/240 Kbps |
No |
Yes (RJ-11) |
8.5" x 6.6" |
Extreme |
| Explorer 500 |
$3,299 USD |
464/448 Kbps |
No |
Yes (RJ-11) |
8.6" x 8.6" |
Extreme |
| Explorer 700 |
$5,369 USD |
492/492 Kbps |
Yes |
Yes (RJ-11) |
15.8" x 11.7" |
Good |
| Harris RF 7800 |
$11,500 USD |
432/432 Kbps |
No |
Needs adapter |
9.5" x 9.5" |
Extreme |
| The Football |
Please Call |
464/448 Kbps |
Yes |
Yes (RJ-11) |
17" x 14" x 7" |
Excellent |
| Fixed BGAN |
Retail Price |
Max Speed |
Wireless |
Phone |
Service |
Environmental |
| Wideye Ranger |
$2,999 USD |
384/240 Kbps |
No |
Yes (RJ-11) |
Standard |
Excellent |
| Hughes 9201 M2M |
$3,954 USD |
492/492 Kbps |
Yes |
Yes (RJ-11) |
Standard |
Good |
| Hughes 9502 |
$1,299 USD |
464/448 Kbps |
No |
No |
BGAN M2M |
Extreme |
| More BGAN Comparison Details |
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With Ground Control service, BGAN terminals may connect anywhere on the globe except for the poles. If you are within one of the three colored regions, you may connect at broadband speeds, as well as make and receive phone calls from anywhere. more |
BGAN is short for Broadband Global Area Network, and if you can see the sky, you can connect to the Internet at broadband speeds. There are no cellular dead-zones, or disaster service outages, making BGAN systems ideal for many professionals and industries. First responders, remote exploration, world travel, backup connectivity... the list is endless. Watch how easy it is to point the new Hughes 9202 and establish a high speed Internet connection. A standard phone may also plug into a BGAN to make or receive calls from anyone on the planet. Total Freedom.
All BGAN terminals may be used for excellent voice calling. Two phone numbers (phone & fax) are issued to each BGAN Sim Card, and more than one Sim Card can be owned. BGAN voice calling is superior to handheld satellite phones because the antenna is much larger, and unlike satellite phones that connect with many moving satellites, BGAN connects to a single stationary satellite. Call drops are avoided, and call quality is amazingly good. BGAN terminals do not require an external power source for idle operation with an average of 36 hours per charged battery. These systems are field proven and have been invaluable communications tools to thousands of professionals and organizations worldwide.
All accounts include BGAN MAX - Reduce service cost by reducing data transferred.
Compact - All terminals will fit into a laptop case.
High-Speed IP data (Internet) to any connected device.
Works with standard phones. Terminal jacks are assigned a phone number.
Can use Internet & phone simultaneously.
Self-Contained, runs on internal battery for hours.
Optional Public/Static IP that can be used worldwide.
Group 3 FAX and ISDN 64Kbps capable.
Voicemail, call
hold, call waiting.
Performance Video Streaming Services with guaranteed speeds.
SMS text messaging.
Optional Firewall Controls for any BGAN.
Battery life on any BGAN Terminal is normally 36 hours of Idle use.
All terminals may connect to 12 or 24V power with optional DC vehicle port adapter.
All terminals work with different International AC powers, (U.S., U.K., European Standards).
A BGAN terminal is capable of working in all
countries.
Starting at $3,173The BGAN Ready Case is perfect first responders or any organization that requires a
portable office in a box
that works when and where you need it.
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| Equipment Cost $1,299The Hughes 9502 BGAN M2M terminal is perfect for remote monitoring and control of equipment in no-power locations. Ideal for M2M and SCADA communication.
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The portability BGAN with a video camera is ground breaking. Now any organization can use what CNN has been doing for years... live broadcasts from anywhere in the world.
More Information on BGAN Streaming.

BGAN X-Stream (aka BGAN X) is Inmarsat’s new premium IP streaming service. It offers guaranteed, on demand streaming data rates from a minimum of 384kbps. Only the Explorer 700 and the Hughes 9201 may use X-Stream channel. More Info |
We're not just a reseller, Ground Control's BGAN servers make your BGAN experience the best it can be. We've been a a leader in high-speed mobile Internet connectivity since 2002 because we provide unique solutions for our
clients. We want you to
trust that in addition to selling you the equipment, we'll
be there to support you with all of your simple or complex
requirements.
For an overview of BGAN services, please
read this FAQ.
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