Enabling the connected world
Inmarsat’s global mobile satellite telecommunications networks sustain business and mission-critical safety and operational applications for companies and organisations worldwide. They have led the way in global mobile satellite communications for over 40 years.
In May 2023, Viasat purchased Inmarsat; the combined company operates over 19 satellites in Ka-, L- and S- bands; we’re most interested in what was the Inmarsat L-band service, as this is the best radio frequency for IoT applications. It’s the network upon which IsatData Pro, BGAN, BGAN M2M, and the new OGx service depends.
“Inmarsat’s broad range of voice and data satellite communication services delivers global coverage on land, at sea and in the air.
It supports mission-critical business and government applications as well as essential maritime and aviation services.”
IsatData Pro (IDP) Devices
These modems can be use to transmit sensor data, but also to control remote applications. They're used most frequently to monitor and manage assets in Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas and Utilities.
BGAN M2M Devices
Monitor or control to any remote valve, pump, ATM, traffic light, credit card terminal, moving truck or vehicle, or any other device for full-time connectivity from anywhere on the globe – all with a very low monthly subscription fee.
BGAN Devices
BGAN is the hands-down winner for carry-portable global high-speed Internet and ease of operation by anyone.
Inmarsat/Viasat Aviation Services
Seamless, reliable and high-speed global inflight connectivity has modernized aviation, with the promise of further exciting changes to come. With 30 years’ experience as a pioneering aviation services provider, Inmarsat/Viasat is trusted by airlines, OEMs, the business aviation community and the industry’s safety and regulatory authorities to keep both the cockpit and cabin connected at 35,000 feet.
Inmarsat/Viasat’s wholly-owned and operated networks are uniquely designed for aviation. They set the standard for passenger satisfaction, customer loyalty, operational efficiencies and safety critical services now and into the future.
Enterprise Services
Inmarsat/Viasat understands the mobile land markets like no other satellite operator. Whether you require mission critical connectivity, remote communications, or IoT monitoring, Inmarsat/Viasat provides reliable, industry-leading mobile satellite connectivity, wherever it’s needed.
Emerging digital technologies are changing the way industries respond to global challenges such as discovering new energy sources and increasing food production. But some of the locations best placed to benefit from these smart technologies are remote and lacking in terrestrial connectivity.
Organizations who grow, mine, extract, and then transport goods or materials trust Inmarsat/Viasat to keep them connected and help them to respond to challenges and succeed in the new era of the connected world.
Government Services
Inmarsat/Viasat delivers communication certainty to governments worldwide across air, land, and sea. Governments rely on Inmarsat/Viasat to provide global mobile communications that absolutely must work.
The company uniquely combines inter-networked, overlapping satellite constellations with secure satellite access stations, paired redundancy and automatic back up switching to deliver the world’s most reliable global satellite communications network – unmatched at 99.9 percent.
Inmarsat/Viasat also owns its satellite network and ground stations, allowing its global team of engineers the capability to build custom solutions that other providers simply cannot deliver.
Maritime Services
Inmarsat/Viasat has powered connectivity at sea for over four decades and has redefined what it means to stay connected on the open water.
From container ships, LNG carriers, and offshore supply and fishing vessels to passenger liners and leisure yachts, Inmarsat/Viasat provides end-to-end satellite communications that drives operational excellence, crew welfare and safety to help seagoing vessels stay connected when it matters most. Their solutions are trusted by hundreds of thousands of mariners every single day to provide a critical lifeline when disaster strikes.
Inmarsat/Viasat’s high-speed connectivity opens up a new world of digitalization at sea with an ecosystem of cutting-edge applications designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers. Whether it’s streamlining vessel operations, optimizing route planning, or enabling passengers and crew to phone home, Inmarsat/Viasat delivers a reliable, truly global service across the world’s oceans.
Case Studies and News Stories
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9th February 2023BGAN M2M’s Role in Soil Moisture Monitoring to Help Combat Climate Change
As well as optimum vegetation and crop management through soil moisture monitoring, measuring soil moisture also helps to inform our understanding of how the natural environment responds to climate change. Here’s how the IoT Pro (BGAN M2M) service is supporting this initiative.
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25th October 2021Facilitating Renewable Energy with RWE
RWE is one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and operates 5 hydroelectric stations in Wales, UK. This is an area of significant rainfall, which can lead to damaging and dangerous floods. But with enough advance warning, RWE can harness this rainfall and use it to supply more renewable energy to the grid. This is how satellite connectivity made that possible.
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2nd March 2022Utilizing VSAT and BGAN to Achieve Broadband Internet
Facilitating operation connectivity in remote areas can be a real challenge for organizations. But there are two popular options for IP communications over satellite – VSAT and Inmarsat’s BGAN. Learn how they work, and their relative strengths and weaknesses in the delivery of broadband internet.
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13th December 2013BGAN M2M – a Reliable, Global Satellite Data Service for Asset-Monitoring and Control
Monitoring and control systems in remote, unmanned locations require a reliable and cost-effective communications service to collect and transmit data to operations centres for further processing.
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16th December 2021Comparing the Cost of BGAN Satellite Connectivity with Field Engineers
Nobody questions the value of data extracted from oil well sites. In this blog post we’re comparing the pros and cons of both options – man or BGAN satellite connectivity machine.
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