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Central America Satellite Internet Plans
For Both Fixed and Mobile Satellite Systems - Hablamos Español

Premium Satellite Internet from Ground Control delivers high-speed, low-latency, net-neutral, application tolerant, VPN optimized, highly predictable connections... which are just some of the reasons so many professionals and organizations upgrade their satellite services with us. more

Service Areas Include: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama. Click here for Caribbean Maps

Galaxy 18 iDirect Plans
Plans (Fixed or Mobile)	Transfer Speeds (download x upload)	In-Plan Monthly Transfer	Out-Of-Plan Overage Costs	Monthly Price (USD)
Why is "Premium Satellite" more expensive than Hughesnet or Wildblue? Answer
iDirect 3GB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up	3GB per month	$0.19 per MB	$399
iDirect 9GB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up	9GB per month	$0.14 per MB	$599
iDirect 12GB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up	12GB per month	$0.14 per MB	$849
iDirect 15GB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up	15GB per month	$0.14 per MB	$1199
iDirect 20GB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up	20GB per month	$0.12 per MB	$1999
iDirect 30GB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up	30GB per month	$0.10 per MB	$2899
iDirect 40GB	3Mb Down x 1Mb Up	40GB per month	$0.10 per MB	$3899
iDirect Emergency	2Mb Down x 1Mb Up	Includes 10 - 24 Hr. periods unlimited use per month	Add'l days billed at $59 per day	$250
iDirect Unlimited	64 x 64 Kbps 128 x 128 Kbps 512 x 256 Kbps 512 x 512 Kbps 768 x 768 Kbps 1024 x 512 Kbps 1544 x 512 Kbps 2048 x 512 Kbps 2Mb Down x 1 Mb Up	Unlimited Usage	Unlimited Usage	$215 $419 $1063 $1460 $2059 $1963 $2582 $3047 $3668
Video Streaming	1.7 Mbps max upload	Unlimited for 24 hours	n/a	Info Link

► Plans listed are high-performance 20:1 CIR (or less!) for one or multiple user access.
► Plans listed are for one year term, and may require 1 time annual payment for the first year.
► Video streaming over satellite is allowed on all plans except unlimited plans. 6 watt BUC recommended..
► Coverage maps are approximate EIRP signal strengths (measured in dBW).
► All speeds listed in Megabits per second (Mb or Mbps) or Kilobits per second (Kbps).
► Recommended 4 watt BUC transmitter required for full upload and download speeds in all areas.
► Static IP's, VOIP Service, VPN Service, Private Networking and many other services available.

Other Satellites Available

Hispasat 1D Ku-Band at 30° West Longitude
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SatMex 6 C-Band at 113° West Longitude
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BGAN Global - Portable Terminal Plans Area colored area may connect with any BGAN Terminal
PREPAID PLANS	Included Data Transfer and Phone Minutes	Rate (In U.S. dollars)
25 GBs	25.26 Gigabytes 3600 Free phone minutes, then $0.99 per min.	Call or Live Chat
9 GBs	9 Gigabytes 2400 Free phone minutes, then $0.99 per min.	Call or Live Chat
1.2 GBs	1.2 Gigabytes 360 Free phone minutes, then $0.99 per min.	$5508 ($4.59 per MB)
255 MBs	255 Megabytes Phone charges are .99 per minute	$1560 ($6.12 per MB)
* More Information On BGAN. * No contracts. * Prepaid allow usage of all minutes or MB's at anytime during a 12 month period. * All plans include BGAN Max which can reduce costs by over 80% more * Optional credit controls can auto-suspend at user defined usage anytime. * Static IP addresses available.

Other Coverage Areas & Plans - Or click here for Global Map

Other Optional Services

VOIP Phone Service
Each phone has its own "local" number to make make and receive crystal clear calls over our satellite connection. More

VPN
Virtual Private Networking
If you require a VPN connection, Ground Control's network is compatible with many existing VPN devices. We also sell the Encore VPN box for a cost effective solution. More

Auto Acquire Antenna
A Semi-Mobile Satellite System
The TripleA Auto-Acquire Antenna makes any stationary satellite system motorized. This eliminated complicated installations, repointing, and makes a satellite system easily transported without a certified technician. Consider this option for your fixed satellite installations to reduce your long term use costs. More

BGAN Portable Broadband
The portable BGAN systems can fit inside of a laptop case and work world-wide for broadband speeds up to 492 Kbps. They also deliver crystal clear phone calls. Cost is about $6.50 (USD) per Megabyte transferred. This is the best solution for portable broadband connectivity. More

Satellite Telephone (& Data Phone)
The Iridium 9555 Satellite Telephone will work on 100% of the globe, and is easy to use as a standard cell phone. It also allows for low speed Internet connectivity with 2.5 to 10Kbps speeds at about $1.50 per minute. More

How To Install A High-Performance Satellite System

		Step 1. Consider an iDirect Service Plan Ground Control has numerous service plans not listed, so please contact us for developing a service plan to your requirements.

		Step 2. Check Your Look Angle Prior to installation, you may need to see if your intended installation location has an obstacle in front of it that would block the satellite signal. This is common in downtown locations, or valleys with mountains and trees. Use this handy little tool to find out. More

		Step 3. Select Dish and Radio We have a variety of high-performance iDirect antennas and radios from .98 meter to 2.4 meter and from 3 Watt to a cloud busting 20 Watt radio. We can help you decide on which system is right for you.

		Step 4. Installation Time & Place With a world-wide installation network, our certified VSAT installers will have an installation in place and working normally within two weeks from purchase.