Inmarsat offers broadband internet services using small portable or vehicular terminals. These include Inmarsat BGAN, FleetBroadband (for marine applications), and its new entry-level service called IsatHub.Paying too much? What you can't see could be hurting you.A common complaint by Inmarsat broadband users is that they experience higher usage costs than...

Anyone that has usedvideo conferencing services over Inmarsat realizes it's expensive. This article does not cover Inmarsat video streaming solutions specifically developed for broadcast qualitymedia. Instead, the article focuseson practical videoconferencing.Budget sensitive Inmarsat video solutions thatkeep usage costs under tight control are available.History of Inmarsat VideoDuring the early years of...

The need for communications with global coverage is increasingly apparent. Iridium uses a fleet of Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites to provide total global coverage. Whether you are on a remote island in the South Pacific or in a deep mountain valley in Nepal, Iridium phones can make calls, send...