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have access to streaming services, which are simply unshared channels to the Internet backbone. While streaming video is possible with standard "background IP" shared connection, the advantage to the streaming service is live video and audio is more likely to avoid quality errors such as frame dropouts and freezes. Standard BGAN service is shared, and thus speeds are unpredictable. Streaming services are Charged by the minute, while the standard BGAN Internet connection is Charged by the amount of data transferred regardless of time online.
Below is a video on how professional organizations are using BGAN and the popular Streambox to stream live video from anywhere on the planet with equipment that fits in a small case. |
For more information on the various Streambox solutions using BGAN, please visit their site at www.streambox.com ...The Streambox Avinar solution does not require a laptop.
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Unshared BGAN ChannelsStreaming Services are available upon request |
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BGAN Streaming Services are used by live news broadcasters who require a fast and reliable network connection to the Internet backbone. Streaming services are simply "unshared" channels over the BGAN satellite link to the Internet backbone. BGAN Streaming services come in a variety of speeds, and they are charged by the minute, as opposed by standard BGAN service which is charged by the amount of data transferred.
Streaming services are deducted from any DEPOSIT held with any active BGAN account with Ground Control. Many clients purchase the Usage Only BGAN service plan and have a large deposit to cover BGAN Streaming services they use. |
$2.99 per minute |
| Streaming 64 Kbps |
$5.99 per minute |
| Streaming 128 Kbps |
$9.99 per minute |
| Streaming 176 Kbps |
$14.69 per minute |
| Streaming 256 Kbps |
$16.99 per minute |
X-Stream 450 Kbps
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$26.99 per minute |
| More information on BGAN Streaming Services |
The option to choose a streaming services for your BGAN Internet connection is located on the BGAN Launchpad or Terminal Interface from your connected computer. While the BGAN terminal is pointed at the satellite, open up the launchpad application and click on the Data tab to display the option of Connect Standard (per Megabyte charge) or any of the available Streaming (per minute charge) services. |
Advanced users may configure any BGAN terminal so that registration is automatic with a selected streaming service, avoiding using the launchpad or the web interface. Ground Control can also pre-configure your BGAN system to auto-connect at your request.
All streaming services are available for all BGAN plans with Ground Control upon request. Normally streaming service options on the launchpad are deactivated (grayed out) by Ground Control in order to protect customers from accidentally selecting a streaming service and be charged by the minute.
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Smaller BGAN terminals like the Wideye Sabre and the Explorer 300 have slower streaming capabilities than larger terminals. Below are the available streaming speeds for each terminal. |
Stationary Systems
● Explorer 110
● Explorer 300
● Explorer 500
● Explorer 700
● Hughes 9201
● Hughes 9202
● MCD-4800
● MCD-727
● Wideye Sabre 1
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32 and 64 Kbps
32 and 64 Kbps
32, 64, and 128 Kbps
32, 64, 128, 176, 256 and 450Kbps BGAN X-Stream
32, 64, 128, 176, 256 and 450Kbps BGAN X-Stream
32, 64 and 128 Kbps
32, 64 and 128 Kbps
32, 64, 128, 176 and 256 Kbps and 450Kbps BGAN X-Stream
32 and 64Kbps
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In-Motion Systems
● Explorer 325
● Explorer 727
● Hughes 9350-C10
● Hughes 9350-C11
● Hughes 9450
● MCD-4800
● MCD-727
● Wideye Safari |
32, 64 and 128 Kbps
32, 64, 128, 176 and 256 Kbps 450Kbps BGAN X-Stream - parked
32, 64, 128, 176 and 256 Kbps
32, 64 and 128 Kbps
32, 64 and 128 Kbps
32, 64 and 128 Kbps
32, 64, 128, 176 and 256 Kbps 450Kbps BGAN X-Stream
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All BGAN terminals have web interface screens that have much of the same functionality as the BGAN Launchpad. To access a BGAN Web Interface, simply type in the URL listed below in any connected browser.
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The new portable MCD-727, manufactured by Ground Control, is an Explorer 727 housed within a self-powered Wi-Fi access point case for immediate in-field connectivity. The Explorer 727 is capable of using the powerful BGAN X-Stream 450 Kbps streaming service making it ideal for global remote live broadcasting. The MCD-727 rackmount case includes space for your required equipment. More information on MCD-727
Be first on the scene and first to
file. A case study on how BGAN helps reporters working anywhere in the field. Via-Inmarsat Case Study Article .pdf
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