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BGAN Class Types |
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BGAN Class types refer to the maximum capable speeds of a BGAN terminal. These ratings are applied by Inmarsat who certifies all BGAN terminals. Inmarsat states that all terminals must be able to deliver no less than 70% of the published Inmarsat bit rate for the class that it is rated for.
The difference in speeds between a Class 1 and Class 2 BGAN terminal is quite small (94% as fast) for a standard Internet connection (charged by the Megabyte). The big difference between these BGAN class types is a Class 1 has much faster streaming services that are charged-by-the-minute. Streaming services are unshared data connections and are often used by news broadcasters to stream live video from remote locations and can cost over $25 per minute. |
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Streaming Services - Unshared Connect
Charged by the minute connection |
| BGAN Class 3 |
348 Kbps |
240 Kbps |
32 Kbps, 64 Kbps |
| BGAN Class 2 |
464 Kbps |
448 Kbps |
32 Kbps, 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps |
| BGAN Class 1 |
492 Kbps |
492 Kbps |
32 Kbps, 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 450Kbps |
BGAN Class 1
(HDR Capable) |
492 Kbps |
492 Kbps |
32 Kbps, 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 450Kbps and the new 650 Kbps BGAN HDR Service available with the Explorer 710 BGAN Terminal and the Hughes 9211 |
| Explorer 110 |
Class 3 |
32 and 64 Kbps (Discontinued BGAN Terminal) |
| Explorer 300 |
Class 3 |
32 and 64 Kbps (Discontinued BGAN Terminal) |
| Explorer 500 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps (Discontinued BGAN Terminal) |
| Explorer 510 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
| Explorer 700 |
Class 1 |
32, 64, 128, 176, 256 and 450Kbps (Discontinued BGAN Terminal) |
| Explorer 710 |
Class 1 |
32, 64, 128, 176, 256, 450Kbps & 650 Kbps HDR Service |
| Hughes 9201 |
Class 1 |
32, 64, 128, 176, 256 and 450Kbps (Discontinued BGAN Terminal) |
| Hughes 9202 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
| Hughes 9211 |
Class 1 |
32, 64, 128, 176, 256, 450Kbps & 650 Kbps HDR Service |
| Hughes 9502 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
| MCD-4800 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
| Wideye iSavi |
Class 3 |
Streaming is not available on the IsatHub network. |
| Wideye Sabre |
Class 3 |
32 and 64 Kbps |
| Wideye Ranger |
Class 3 |
32 and 64 Kbps |
| Explorer 325 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
| Explorer 727 |
Class 1 |
32, 64, 128, 176 and 256 Kbps 450Kbps when parked |
| Hughes 9450-C11 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
| Hughes 9450-C10 |
Class 1 |
32, 64, 128, 176 Kbps (and 256 Kbps when 45° from the horizon to vertical) |
| MCD-4800 |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
| Wideye Safari |
Class 2 |
32, 64, and 128 Kbps |
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