Inmarsat says launches high-speed Web access

Iria · Dec 7, 2005, 03:15 PM

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Inmarsat Plc has launched a long-awaited service to provide voice and high speed Internet access anywhere in the world, as the satellite operator looks to tap new sources of revenues.

Inmarsat, which operates a constellation of satellites that enable phone, fax, video and Internet access from anywhere in the world, said on Wednesday its new Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) would allow data transfer speeds of up to 492 kilobits per second.

"It enables anyone to set up a broadband mobile office in minutes and remain fully productive -- wherever they are on the planet," Inmarsat's Chief Operating Officer Michael Butler said in a statement.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Inmarsat says launches high-speed Web access LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Inmarsat Plc has launched a long-awaited service to provide voice and high speed Internet access anywhere in the world, as the satellite operator looks to tap new sources of revenues. Inmarsat, which operates a constellation of satellites that enable phone, fax, video and Internet access from anywhere in the world, said on Wednesday its new Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) would allow data transfer speeds of up to 492 kilobits per second. "It enables anyone to set up a broadband mobile office in minutes and remain fully productive -- wherever they are on the planet," Inmarsat's Chief Operating Officer Michael Butler said in a statement. ____________ Read More / Source: Reuters