Inmarsat is increasing the guaranteed IP data speed available on its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service in response to demands from the media sector. The enhancement, currently in development, will deliver a minimum guaranteed streaming rate of 384 kbps and will be introduced by mid-2009. The new premium streaming service will be available on all existing BGAN terminals capable of accessing current streaming rates of 256 kbps, and will be accessible without the need for additional external hardware. A streaming service of 384 kbps will offer near-broadcast quality video, and further establish BGAN as the method that major broadcasters choose for live reporting. As with current BGAN streaming rates, this premium service will be compatible with leading video and audio IP applications, including Streambox, LiveWire, and Quicklink.