Tempest Telecom offers users high-speed internet access with coverage in up to 99 countries within the satellite footprint. This cost-effective service is delivered through a portable satellite IP modem the size of a notebook PC and weighing only 4.4 lbs!, making it ideal for professionals on the move or setting up temporary operations in remote environments.

The unit allows you to connect at speeds of up to 144 Kbps, or almost 3X dialup. This enough bandwidth for:

E-mail

Web Browsing

Instant Messaging

Video, audio and text streaming

FAX over IP

Voice Over IP (VOIP)

Secure Access through VPN or SSH

Image and Video transfer via any IP enabled digital camera software

 

Special Offer for Existing Customers! Existing Tempest Telecommunications customer will recieve a $50 instant rebate off the purchase price of the already low cost of $475 for a satellite modem. This offer is only available to existing dialup and wifi customers. Simply print out the purchase agreement on the right and indicate you are an existing customer.

How It Works The service is very easy to use. When you travel to a location which is covered, you simply need to follow these steps: 1. Turn on Your Laptop and connect it to the Satellite Modem The Satellite Modem has a standby power time of up to 24 Hours when charged. You have 3 options for connecting it with your laptop or PDA; USB, Ethernet or wirelessly via bluetooth. 2. Open the Easy to Use Connection Software The software is compatible with all Version of Windows. It is also possible to connect with out using the software manually. 3. Position the Satellite Modem towards the satellite based on the Instructions from the Software The unit has a built in GPS sensor which can set your position on the planet. This information is passed to the software which calculates which direction and angle you need to point the unit. The unit has a built in compass, so all you do is focus the unit in the direction based on the coordinates.  4. Connect to the Internet and use as normal Once synced up to the Satellite, you will now have access to the Internet at up to 144kbits/sec

 

Advantages

Seamless access to applications

Satellite Service is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000, XP, NT and Mac OS 10.1. It also provides remote LAN and intranet access, and enables dedicated, secure links to be set up over a virtual private network (VPN).

It is also suitable for FTP, instant messaging, video streaming, e-commerce and transferring or sharing all kinds of data files with colleagues or clients.

Twice the speed of GPRS , almost Three times Dialup

The connectivity offered by Regional BGAN runs at more than twice the speed of current terrestrial GPRS mobile phone networks. The satellite footprint covers more than 99 countries stretching from western Europe and the northern half of Africa, across central and eastern Europe, the southern CIS countries, to the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent.

Avoids the need for a fixed line network

Regional BGAN is a high-speed Internet Protocol (IP) data service providing fast, reliable access to the Internet and corporate computer networks, even where the local telecom infrastructure is either poor, non-existent or expensive.

Easy to set up

The service is based around a lightweight satellite IP modem the size of a notebook PC. Weighing only 1.6Kg, the modem is fully portable and easy to use when and where you need it. The modem can be used with a single PC or connected to a local area network (LAN) through which it can be accessed by multiple devices. What's more, connections can be made using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth technology.

Cost-effective packet data system

Another major benefit of Regional BGAN is its cost effectiveness. Connection to the Internet or a private network can be kept 'always on', and you only pay for the amount of data you send or receive, rather than the time spent online - making it an extremely effective business tool.

Connection compatibility

The Regional BGAN satellite IP modem can be connected using USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth technology. The USB interface is a standard protocol for many computer peripheral devices. Ethernet is a local area networking method widely used throughout the IT industry, and Bluetooth is a wireless technology interface method that is used with modems, handheld PDAs, PCs and mobile phones.