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IntroducingInmarsat

The mobile satellite company


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About InmarsatThe mobile satellite company

Inmarsat has stood at the forefront of the

mobile satellite services industry for 30 years. We

have unique, unrivalled experience in designing

and operating satellite communications networks.

We are internationally recognised as pioneers

in our eld and continue to introduce new

technologies that redene the standard

for our industry.

The Inmarsat name is synonymous with reliable,secure, global mobile satellite communications. Weoffer a complete portfolio of mobile voice and dataservices to almost anywhere on the planet, whetheron land, at sea or in the air.

Our customers include major corporations fromthe maritime, media, oil and gas, construction andaeronautical industries, as well as governments andaid agencies.

What all these customers have incommon is the need for dependablemobile communications in placeswhere the local network is unreliableor simply does not exist. They rely onInmarsat to provide mission-criticalmobile connectivity and our servicesare a trusted and integral part of theirglobal operations

Inmarsat services are availablethrough a worldwide networkof partners. As well as being

some of the worlds leadingtelecommunications serviceproviders, they all have specialistsatellite industry experience andwe work together to developinnovative, bespoke solutions fororganisations all over the world.

The successful launch of our latestgeneration of satellites theInmarsat-4s with their signicantlyenhanced power and capacity haslaid the foundations for the evolutionof our services. Our BroadbandGlobal Area Network service BGAN offers global voice and high-speed data connectivity to land-based customers, through terminalswhich are about the size of a laptop.FleetBroadband and SwiftBroadbanddeliver this capability to our maritime

and aeronautical customers completing our vision of Broadbandfor a mobile planet.

Inmarsats leadership of the mobilesatellite communications industrywas reinforced with our entry intothe satellite phone market. We willbe launching a global satphoneservice based on a new generationof handsets.

Foundedas anIGO

Firstmaritimeservice

First aeroservice

First landmobile service

Companyprivatisation

High-speeddata services

Land mobilebroadbandservice

London StockExchange listing

Satellite phoneservices launched

Launch ofInmarsat-4satellites

Maritime andaero broadbandservices



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World leader

Inmarsat is the worlds leading provider of global mobilesatellite communications services. We deliver mobilevoice and high-speed data connectivity through themost versatile and reliable commercial satellite networkin the world.


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The most advanced commercialsatellite communications network

The Inmarsat-4s are the most advanced commercialcommunications satellites ever launched. Each one issixty times more powerful than an Inmarsat-3 satellite.


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Our satellitesDelivering global

mobile broadband coverage

Inmarsat owns and operates one of the largest

satellite communications networks in the world.

It comprises a eet of eleven satellites in

geostationary orbit around 36,000 kilometres from

earth and includes our latest generation Inmarsat-4

(I-4) satellites, which were launched in 2005 and

2008. The I-4 eet is expected to have a commercial

life into the 2020s.

The I-4s have set a new benchmarkfor mobile satellite communicationsin terms of their power, capacity andexibility. One I-4 satellite is sixtytimes more powerful than anInmarsat-3 satellite. The three in-orbit I-4s deliver broadband on aglobal basis except for the extremepolar regions.

Each I-4 satellite generates hundredsof high power spot beams, whichcan be re-congured in real-time so

that network capacity is availablein areas of high service demand.

I-4 trafc is mostly carried asInternet Protocol (IP) packet-switcheddata. This extends our networksability to provide enhanced digitalmobile communications. It alsosupports traditional circuit-switchedservices, such as voice and ISDN,supporting legacy back-ofcesystems, while providing a clearmigration path to IP.

Managed by our Satellite Control

and Network Operations centresin London, our I-4 satellite systemis linked to the internet and theworlds terrestrial telephonenetworks via three Inmarsat-ownedSatellite Access Stations (SAS) inItaly, the Netherlands and Hawaii.

Inmarsat has also entered intoagreement with the EuropeanSpace Agency (ESA) to becomethe commercial operator of anew satellite called Alphasat. Thesatellite is part of an ESA initiativeto develop a new spacecraftplatform capable of carrying a largecommunications payload. Alphasatis scheduled for completion in 2012and will supplement the existing

I-4 satellites. It will provide serviceover Europe, the Middle East andAfrica, allowing access to additionalL-band spectrum in these regions.

I-4 Asia-PacicI-4 EMEAI-4 Americas

This map depicts Inmarsats expectations of coverage, but does not representa guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge of coverage areasuctuates depending on various conditions.


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The rst new service to be launched on the

I-4 satellites was our Broadband Global Area

Network service BGAN. It is the fastest

growing service in our history and has already

been used commercially in over 190 countries by

customers in a wide range of sectors including

media, government, oil and gas and aid.

Land mobile

servicesRedefning remote

Delivering voice and high-speeddata services, BGAN enables usersto set up a broadband mobile ofcein minutes, regardless of the stateof local terrestrial networks. Youcan remotely access your corporatenetwork via a secure VPN connectionto use email, the internet and otherdesktop applications, while makingphone calls at the same time.It enables you to be as productiveaway from the ofce as you areback at base, wherever you are on

the planet.

BGAN delivers contended data ratesup to half a megabit per secondfor standard data applications.For applications where quality ofservice is paramount, such aslive video broadcasting, it hasthe unique capability to provideguaranteed data rates on demand.

The service is accessed through arange of small, lightweight satelliteterminals, which are quick to set

up and easy to use. There areterminal options for both singleusers who move from one locationto another, and small teams whomay need to establish a temporaryofce for longer periods. There arealso terminals that can be mountedon vehicles.

If the main requirement is simplyto make a phone call, InmarsatsIsatPhone provides a low-costhandheld option. Currently, theservice can be used within Asia,

Africa and the Middle East. Wewill be launching a global satphoneservice based on a new generationof handsets.


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A world frst

BGAN is the worlds rst mobile communications serviceto provide both voice and broadband data simultaneouslythrough a single, highly compact device on a global basis. Itis also the rst mobile communications service to offerguaranteed data rates on demand.


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Leading market provider

Inmarsat started by providing safety-related satellitecommunications services to the maritime industry andwe remain the trusted market leader today. We arethe only operator that provides GMDSS-compliantcommunications for safety services on a global basis.


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Maritime servicesHigh-speed data on the high seas

Thousands of vessels in themerchant, shing, leisure andgovernment sectors rely on ourservices for position reporting,weather and navigational chartupdates and for enabling crewto call or email friends and family a vital resource for maintainingmorale when away at sea forpotentially months on end.

Our Fleet services have becomethe de facto standard for deep-sea

ships, with over 20,000 terminalscommissioned.

Most important, however, isInmarsats role in providing safetyservices. Our satellite services formthe core of the Global MaritimeDistress and Safety System (GMDSS),which instantly connects marinersaround the world to the nearestrescue co-ordination centre. Manylives have been saved thanks toInmarsat and countless seafarersset sail every day, secure in the

knowledge that help is at handat the touch of a button.

The reliability of our network isfundamental to delivering thiscapability. On average, our networkavailability exceeds 99.99 percent. This is continually monitoredby the International MobileSatellite Organisation (IMSO) toensure we meet the requirementsof the International MaritimeOrganisation (IMO) for GMDSSto the maritime industry.

In 2007, Inmarsat enhanced its

maritime portfolio with the launchof FleetBroadband. It deliverssimultaneous voice and broadbanddata with contended rates upto 432kbps per channel plus theoption of guaranteed data rateson demand up to 256kbps. Theservice also enables more advancedapplications such as the use ofGSM phones at sea, using picocell technology.

FleetBroadband is the fastest growingmaritime service in our history and is

being used on some of the largestinternational merchant eets.

FleetBroadband is available globallyexcept for the extreme polar regions.

Inmarsat plays an integral role in the lives of

seafarers. When it comes to delivering reliable

maritime communications and safety services,

no other network can match the global reach

and breadth of services we offer.

Inmarsat offers an unparalleled range of voice, faxand data services to suit all types and tonnages ofvessel from small yachts to the largest ocean-goingships, enabling seafarers to communicate as effectivelyon board as they can when they are ashore.


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Aeronautical

servicesIn-ight connectivity,the intelligent way

Inmarsat was the rst civil operator to

introduce satellite communications services for

the aeronautical industry, with the launch of

its Aero H service in the early 1990s. Today,

with more than 10,000 aircraft in the air

transport, business aviation and government

sectors relying on global in-ight voice and data

connectivity from Inmarsat, we are the most

widely used satellite operator in the industry.

Over ten years ago, Inmarsat wasthe rst operator to comply withthe standards and recommendedpractices of the International CivilAviation Organisation. This allowsaircraft operators to y safely andmore efciently outside traditionalradio coverage.

The launch of the Inmarsat-4satellites paved the way forSwiftBroadband, our latestgeneration aeronautical service.

Designed to meet the demandfor increased bandwidth acrossall areas of aviation, it deliverssimultaneous voice and broadbanddata communications to the aircraftand data streaming on-demand,providing the foundation for theconnected aircraft of the future.

A single Inmarsat installationenables a diverse range of in-ightapplications for the cockpitincluding air trafc control,safety communications, engineperformance monitoring, operationalplanning, ight plan and weatherupdates and other Electronic FlightBag applications. It also enables air-to-ground telephony, email, internet,

VPN, videoconferencing, text servicesand in-ight news updates and mobilephone services for passengers.

Delivering scaleable, cost-efcientbandwidth, as and when you needit, SwiftBroadband is in-ightconnectivity, the intelligent way.


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The worlds most widely usedaeronautical satellite service

The worlds leading airlines, corporations andgovernments depend on Inmarsat satellite services forin-ight connectivity. Inmarsat plays a key role in ensuringsafe and efcient aircraft operation over oceanic airspace.


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inmarsat.comWhilst the above information has been prepared by Inmarsat in good faith, and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, Inmarsat makes no warrantyor representation as to the accuracy, completeness or tness for purpose or use of the information. Inmarsat shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, includingindirect or consequential loss, arising from use of the information and all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statute, common law or otherwise, arehereby excluded to the extent permitted by English law. INMARSAT is a trademark of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation, the Inmarsat LOGO is a trademarkof Inmarsat (IP) Company Limited. Both trademarks are licensed to Inmarsat Global Limited. Inmarsat Global Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Introducing Inmarsat February 2009.

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