If you do a lot of data transmission you might want to get one of these. I used one in Iraq and they come in handy if you are a photog or video MPEG shooter.
BGAN: With Inmarsat Regional BGAN you can connect to the internet via satellite at 144 kbps. This cost-effective service is delivered through a portable satellite IP modem the size of a notebook PC, making it ideal for professionals on the move. The modem weighs about 1.6 kg, which is about 3.3 lbs. Service is available now in over 99 countries. Inmarsat Regional BGAN is currently the fastest commercial portable wireless data service available.
About $1400 with 14 bucks per MB (yeah very expensive)
Coverage is same as Thuraya
You can add phone access for 100 bucks
The Regional BGAN Satellite IP Modem provides users the opportunity to access reliable, cost effective, high-speed data services in areas where there is no telecommunications infrastructure. This lightweight piece of kit is both robust and portable and can be connected to your computer using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth interfaces.
Internet applications include:
Instant remote access to the corporate LAN
Secure VPN connectivity & capability
"Always On" high-speed internet access and email (send/receive POP3 & IMAP)
Store & forward video clips
Digital Image Transfer
File Transfer & FTP
E-commerce "on-line" Ordering & Procurement
Database Queries
Add Phone Access for under $100
RBGAN Unit:
$1,339.00
Now only
$850.00
$489 Instant Rebate
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A C C E S S O R I E S
Extra Battery:
$158.00
Extra AC Power:
$76.00
DC Power:
$132.00
External Antenna:
$1,399.00
Portable Ext. Ant.
$995.00
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Technical Specifications:
Weight:
1.6 - 1.8 Kg (3.3lbs - 3.9lbs)
Size:
300mm x 240mm x 40mm (11.8" x 9.4" x 1.6")
SIM card:
Yes
Operating temperature:
-10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
Operating humidity:
95% RH at 40°C
Input Voltage:
7.2 to 8.4 Vdc
Mechanical Vibration:
200-2000 Hz, 0.3 m2/s3
Un-packaged drop:
0.5m on concrete
Solar radiation:
1120W/m2; MIL-SPEC 810E 505.3
Water and dust proofing:
IP-54 as standard, dust and spray proof in all directions
Air pressure for transport altitude:
4500 m AMSL; MIL-SPEC 810E METHOD 500.3
Battery Life:
24 hours standby time and 1 hour of continuous transmission at highest rate
Battery type:
Lithium-Ion
External Power:
Mains power supply adapter
Connectors:
USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth
User Interface:
Web page based graphical user interface accessible via standard web browser. Wizard set-up guide for sample start-up and set-up operations