At the forefront of a new era of high speed ultra-portable satellite streaming, the Explorer 710 is the smallest class 1 BGAN terminal and the first platform to make use of the new high data rate streaming as standard, so is a true next generation BGAN terminal. Available on the market and provides on-demand streaming rates over 650 kbps out of the box, when using NEW high data rate streaming, to be introduced by Inmarsat in Q3 2013. Remote field users often require high-speed Internet for today's work flow. Broadcasters especially need 'guaranteed' bandwidth for reliable live video streaming via satellite with guaranteed QoS to enhance the quality of live broadcasts and remote communications. When cellular or wireless networks are unavailable or not reliable, satellite networks such as BGAN can provide dedicated broadband which is global, portable and easy-to-use. The EXPLORER-710 includes several new and advanced features including plug and play bonding- simply connect two Explorer 710 units and nearly double the streaming rates. It also introduces smartphone apps to the world of BGAN connectivity, enabling users to wirelessly connect their own devices for voice calling and connectivity. The Thrane Explorer 710 Portable BGAN is the first and only BGAN terminal to support BGAN HDR, the new on-demand streaming service from Inmarsat. It is light, compact, tough and incredibly reliable. It opens more possibilities for connecting devices, offering more flexibility. With speeds at 650 kbps the EXPLORER 710 sets a new standard for mobile video news gathering and is a sophisticated high-speed ultra-portable communication tool for broadcasting and other IP based industry applications. It's Ultra- Portable, so you can be set-up within minutes of arriving on scene. EXPLORER 710 is the complete package, featuring touches like a UBS host interface, hot swap-able batteries easy-to-use LED display and multi interfaces.