Services - COBHAM Satcom EXPLORER 540 User & Integrator's Manual

1.4 Services

1.4.1 BGAN services
The Inmarsat BGAN services are based on the BGAN I4 geostationary satellites and the
Alphasat satellite. The map below shows the coverage area.
Note
BGAN M2M services
BGAN M2M gives you a data connection to remote equipment and applications. With a
BGAN M2M SIM card you have the following data capabilities:
• Standard data (background and interactive) up to 464 kbps/448 kbps.
• SMS for remote management.
Not supported: Streaming and voice calls.
BGAN class 2 services
With a BGAN Class 2 SIM card you have the following data capabilities:
• Standard data (background and interactive) up to 464 kbps/448 kbps.
• Streaming data rates of 32, 64 and 128 kbps.
Via the EXPLORER 540 LAN interface, a SIP client (in a phone or M2M equipment) has
the following voice capabilities:
• Standard voice 4 kbps AMBE+2 codec
• Premium voice 3.1 kHz audio 64 kbps
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The services available depend on the SIM card installed in the EXPLORER 540.
You can have A BGAN M2M subscription or a BGAN class 2 subscription.
Chapter 1: Introduction to EXPLORER 540
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