Installation Manual

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Appendix A: Specifications
98-169085-B Satellite coverage 117
Satellite coverage
The Inmarsat BGAN services are based on geostationary satellites situated above the equator.
Each satellite covers a certain area (footprint). The coverage map below shows the footprints
of the BGAN system. For updated information on coverage, see Inmarsat’s home page at
inmarsat.com.
Note
In low elevations (below 20°), performance is limited. This means that 64 kbps is not
available and max. data rates for Standard data are lower, that is 270 kbps down/
158 kbps up instead of 284 kbps down/ 225 kbps up.