Chapter 1: Introduction to EXPLORER 540
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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.
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 capability:
• Standard data (background and interactive) up to 464 kbps/448 kbps.
• SMS for remote management.
Not supported: Streaming and voice calls.
Standard class 2 services
With a standard 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
The services available depend on the SIM card installed in the EXPLORER 540. You can
have A BGAN M2M subscription or a standard class 2 subscription.
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