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Inmarsat announces BGAN M2M IP data serviceJan 26, 2012 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Mobile satellite communications services provider Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) announced on Wednesday the launch of BGAN M2M, a new end-to-end IP data service targeting the market for machine-to-machine communications. The company said that BGAN M2M provides a low-cost solution to support real-time M2M applications. It is suitable for M2M applications that would typically send between 1Mb and 50Mb per terminal per month, offering a solution for smart metering, SCADA, remote asset monitoring, meteorological and environmental data reporting and other telemetry requirements. The new service will be available from 15 February 2012 through existing BGAN distribution partners and service providers. It launches with the Hughes 9502 BGAN M2M terminal, building on the 9201-M2M product. No pricing details were disclosed. Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected] |