Thrane Explorer 500 terminal

Exceptional performance and features for small groups of remote workers

The Explorer 500 is the middle-weight of the Thrane Explorer family of BGAN land mobile terminals and enables broadband data, voice and ISDN in the remotest locations for small numbers of users

The Thrane 500 Explorer supports:-

  • Broadband data up to 464 kbps with guaranteed data rates up to 128 kbps
  • Connection to your PC or MAC via Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB (handset via RJ11)
  • Toll quality voice with a direct dial phone number via any inexpensive telephone unit with the usual services, voicemail, call forwarding, call baring, call hold
  • ISDN data 64 kbps
  • SMS (Short Message Service) Text based messages (160 characters similar to GSM mobile)

Data and voice charges compare very favourably to the GSM and 3G networks roamed rates

The Explorer 500 comes with Inmarsat’s unique and free BGAN Launchpad software giving rapid set up and easy access to the units advanced functions including call and data usage logs, address book and performance interface.

The unit offers excellent performance and is our most popular BGAN product. It enables you to work just just about anywhere in the world*, regardless of fixed line infrastructure and is ideal as a 2 – 3 user solution.

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Thrane Explorer 500 BGAN terminal

Tariam supplies a wide range of accessories to help you get the best out of the terminal, along with online ordering, online billing and full customer support.

A wide range of other BGAN units are available for groups of users, vehicle mounting as well as for marine and aeronautical environments.

The unit comes complete with mains AC charger, and full instructions for operation and set-up, and can be mastered by anyone used to setting up a laptop PC or MAC for use on a wireless network. Established uses can normally be online from a cold start in about 5 minutes.

Download a PDF data sheet on the Thrane Explorer 500


Our Thrane Explorer 500 kit includes the Explorer 500 terminal, Ethernet Cable, USB Cable, AC/DC Adapter, Battery, Instruction Kit. Free BGAN Launchpad software available as a download, all for just £2373.60 (inc UK delivery and VAT).

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* The unit needs clear line of sight to the satellite and a steady surface for good performance