My fiance was in Africa for five weeks and I decided to get the phone for her to use to keep in touch with each other and provide her with another means of safety. Even... More

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BGAN Rental Kit

BGAN Rental Kit

BGAN rentals for only:

$17.99/Day or
$360.00/Month


Get a BGAN rental now.


Why Roadpost?

Unbeatable value

  • FREE accessories.
  • FREE incoming calls.
  • FREE voicemail service.
  • Low daily rates.
  • Low data rates.
  • Lowest shipping rates.

Flexibility

  • Choice of term and airtime bundle.

Support

  • FREE call to get you set up before you leave.
  • FREE 24/7 support

Reliability


Support Items


BGAN Video


Purchase a BGAN Terminal

One-stop rental.

Roadpost sends you a complete BGAN rental kit containing all the essential tools and accessories so you can spend more time working.

The robust Thrane & Thrane Explorer® 500 combines ease of use, portability and exceptional performance. The terminal can be setup in less than 5 minutes and any standard phone handset can be connected to make voice calls and access high speed Internet simultaneously. It’s ideal for both single users and small teams wanting to create a mobile office in a remote location. You can get high speed access to the Internet, corporate VPN, email, and more.

Please note, Roadpost's BGAN rentals do not support the 32, 64, 128 and 256 kbps dedicated streaming feature. All data usage is provided through background IP.


Your BGAN satellite rental kit includes all necessary accessories free of charge.

  • Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 BGAN terminal
  • 2 batteries
  • AC charger
  • International adapters
  • Ethernet cable (3m)
  • USB 2.0 micro USB-USB cable (1.5m)
  • Pelican 1400 case
  • Flash drive with PC and MAC software
  • Welcome Kit & prepaid return shipping waybill
  • Easy to use BGAN Quick Start Guide
  • Simultaneous voice and data communications over the BGAN satellite network
  • High speed data transfer up to 464 kbps
  • Seamless global coverage
  • Standard LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/fax interfaces
  • Easy system setup and operation
  • Lightweight, splash and dust proof design
  • Robust, reliable and durable design
  • Dimensions (L x W x D): 8.5” x 8.5” x 2.0” (217 x 217 x 52 mm)
  • Weight: <1.5 kg (<3.3 lbs)
  • Power supply: AC or DC
  • External power: 15 Volts DC, 100-240 Volts AC (47-63 Hz)
  • Input voltage: 10-16 Volts DC
  • Radio specifications: maximum radiated power (EIRP) +15.1 dBW ± 1 dB

Interfaces


  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • RJ-11
  • Bluetooth (up to 20 m)
  • Supported profiles:
    • Service discovery application
    • Serial port
    • Dial-up networking
    • Headset profile
    • Cordless telephony

User Access and Interfaces

Via activated 3G compatible SIM card

PC:

  • BGAN LaunchPad
  • Built-in web-server

On terminal:

  • Audio and LCD pointing aids
  • LED indicators

Power supply

  • AC or DC

Battery Life

  • Battery transmit time: 1.5 hours at 144 kbps
  • Battery stand-by time: 36 hours
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion

Tolerances

Ambient operating temperature

  • Powered from external DC: -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)
  • Powered by battery only: 0°C to +55°C (+32°F to +131°F)
  • Charging temperature: 0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F)

Supported Operating Systems

  • Windows: 2000, XP, Vista
  • MAC: OS 10.1 or later

Data Capabilities

Standard IP (background class of service)

  • Send: Up to 448 kbps over a shared channel
  • Receive: Up to 464 kbps over a shared channel

Voice Capabilities

  • Voice: 4 kbps, 3.1 kHz audio

Supplementary services:

  • Voicemail
  • Call forwarding
  • Call barring
  • Call waiting
  • Call holding

 

Get a BGAN rental now.

If you frequently travel or work in remote areas, you or your employer may want to purchase a BGAN terminal with subscription service. Contact us to discuss options.