Chapter 1: Introduction
Circuit-Switched (dialed) service
The following types of circuit-switched connection are available:
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Standard Voice. A low-tariff connection for voice only. The voice signal is
compressed to 4.0 kbps, which reduces the bandwidth use and
consequently the tariff.
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3.1 kHz Audio. A high quality connection which can be used for Premium
Voice or G3 fax. The signal is uncompressed 3.1 kHz audio, which allows for
optimum voice quality.
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ISDN. A high quality connection which can be used for voice (3.1 kHz
Audio), G4 fax or 64 kbps UDI/RDI data.
SMS service
The BGAN system provides a Short Messaging Service (SMS) for sending and
receiving SMS messages to and from the terminal.
Multi-voice service (optional)
Normally, the BGAN system only supports one call at a time per TracPhone
system. When you subscribe to the optional Multi-voice service and enable it
in your system, you can have up to 9 concurrent calls.
To use the Multi-voice service you must enable Multi-voice and enter the APN
for Multi-voice in the web interface of the TracPhone terminal. For information
on how to set up Multi-voice, see Multi-voice on page 192.
Supplementary services
The BGAN system also provides the following supplementary services:
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Call hold
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Call waiting
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Call forwarding
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Voice mail
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Call barring
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The Inmarsat BGAN system