1. New models

(1) Sable1 (produced by Addvalue Technologies)
The Sable1 is the first Japanese capable model for BGAN service.

Name	Sable1 (produced by Addvalue Technologies)
Size	259 (W) mm x 195 (H) mm x 58 (D) mm
Weight	1.65kg (including battery)
Continuous standby time	36hours or less
Continuous call time	1hour or less (for data communication at 72kbps)
IP data communication	Standard IP data communication - Upload: 240kbps (best effort) Download: 384kbps (best effort) Streaming IP data communication - 32kbps, 64kbps
ISDN communication	NA
SMS [1]	Up to 640characters (only alphanumeric characters can be used/when accessing the web)
Voice communication	4kbps - standard quality mode (handset sold separately)
Interface	LAN (RJ45), phone (RJ11), Bluetooth® [2]
Price	388,550 yen (tax included)

• [1] Short Message Service: service for exchanging short text messages between communication devices
• [2] Bluetooth®: Wireless communication cannot be used within Japan.

(2) BGAN Explorer727 - for automobile installation (produced by Thrane & Thrane)
This is the first BGAN device that can be installed in an auto. Since the device has a satellite tracking function, phone calls and data communication are possible when the car is moving.

Name	Explorer727 (produced by Thrane & Thrane)
Size	body - 269mm (W) x 273mm (H) x 43mm (D); antenna - 477mm x 152mm
Weight	body - 2.5kg (including battery); antenna - 6kg
IP data communication	Standard IP data communication - Upload: 432kbps (best effort) Download: 432kbps (best effort) Streaming IP data communication - 32kbps, 64kbps, 128kbps, 256kbps
ISDN communication	64kbps
SMS [3]	Up to 160 characters (only alphanumeric characters
Voice communication	4kbs (standard quality mode); 3.1kHz audio (high quality mode) (handsets for both sold separately)
Interface	LAN (RJ45), phone (RJ11), ISDN (RJ45)
Price	2,625,000 yen (tax included)

• [3] Short Message Service: service for exchanging short text messages between communication devices

2. Expansion of BGAN service area

Using three satellites, Inmarsat BGAN services are available anywhere on Earth. The first satellite was launched in March 2005 and the second one in September of the same year. With the launch of the third satellite, which covers the Pacific region, including Japan, on August 19, 2008, the service area was expanded to cover the whole Earth.

Service area through February 24, 2009

Service area from February 25, 2009