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Chapter 1: Introduction
14 The Inmarsat BGAN system
The BGAN services
Supported services
The services currently supported by BGAN comprise:
• A Packet Switched connection to the Internet
• A Circuit Switched (Dialed) connection for voice, fax or data
• Short Messaging Service (SMS)
Packet data service
The BGAN network supports different classes of data connection to the
Internet.
•Using a Standard data connection several users can share the data
connection simultaneously. This type of connection is ideal for e-mail, file
transfer, and Internet and intranet access. The user pays for the amount of
data sent and received.
•Using a Streaming data connection you get an exclusive high-priority
connection ensuring seamless transfer of data. This type of connection is
ideal for time critical applications like live video over IP. The user pays for
the duration of the connection (per minute charge).
Note
The BGAN system supports maximum 11 concurrent PS connections
at a time per TracPhone system.
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