Inmarsat and Cobham connect remote workers with BGAN push-to-talk solution

A comprehensive new Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) push-to-talk (PTT) solution from Inmarsat and partner Cobham SATCOM will now connect remote workers using vehicles across the globe. The solution provides real-time data transfer and PTT communications for utilities, mining, aid and NGO, agricultural work and more, as well as public safety and emergency response, where remote workers often brave hostile environments to deliver critical operations. For engineers performing well-head maintenance, mining exploration teams on the hunt for new mineral deposits and aid and NGO organisations responding to humanitarian events, it is vital that all parties can see the position of their assets, share data and communicate in real-time. However, the very nature of the remote regions means that operations often occur where there is a lack of reliable cellular communications connectivity. This means communications are not possible, leading to operational and safety challenges.

The new solution responds to these challenges by utilising BGAN, which offers industry-leading reliability of more than 99% uptime. Low form factor satellite terminals, such as the new Cobham EXPLORER 323, are mounted on vehicles providing real-time GPS, telemetry and PTT capabilities, through the EXPLORER Mobile Gateway anywhere in the world. Control centres are then able to efficiently and safely monitor the movement and performance of their vehicles, while enabling communications with crew wherever they are located. The Cobham EXPLORER Mobile Gateway integrates easily into any existing radio equipment, allowing organisations to use their existing, trusted equipment. PRISM PTT+, a service powered by Cobham SATCOM’s innovative PRISM (Private Routing & Intelligent System Management) technology enables the BGAN PTT Solution to switch between connectivity types such as UHF or VHF, 3G/4G and satellite making the solution cost-effective and easy to use. The switching process is unique in the market because it is completely seamless and offers an economical approach to voice communications.

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