What is Inmarsat Regional BGAN service and when do you plan to start service in India?
Inmarsat Regional BGAN service is a wireless packet data service based on IP which offers mobile, high speed access to the Internet and corporate IT network via a small, lightweight portable satellite IP modem. The service was launched in November last year whereby one can surf Internet or send mail through Internet modem via satellite. In India, the company is in talks with the relevant authorities for getting regulatory and security clearances. The company is not planning to get the license for operating the service in India but will work with partners who will get the license and provide Regional BGAN service. Our market research says that out of 99 countries, India is by far the largest market for Regional BGAN service. We have a number of options and are discussing with the regulatory authorities for the commencement of service. Mark Sykes, Director New Partners, Inmarsat Limited Do you plan to have a gateway in India to start Regional BGAN service? We have one gateway outside Ind
