Communication is one of the most critical needs of first responders in any emergency situation. The Sate of Louisiana has announced they have completed the deployment of BGAN from Stratos to support the statewide emergency communication applications. Stratos Global Corporation (TSX:SGB) solution includes installation of roof-mounted satellite antennas and portable Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) units for operations and field personnel deployment.
As the world’s largest distributor of Inmarsat’s BGAN, this mobile satellite service is widely deployed by first responders, broadcasters and military agencies. BGAN uses lightweight terminals to provide voice and high-speed data (up to 492 kbps) connectivity anywhere in the world. Plus, their included Stratos Advantage value-added services provide cost control, firewall management, full traffic information, pre-paid facilities, high security options, easy VPN access, messaging services and full IP range—Bethesda, Maryland—August 28, 2007
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