Inmarsat B and M
Inmarsat B was our first maritime digital service, launched in 1993, and remains a core service for the maritime industry. It supports global voice, telex, fax and data at speeds from 9.6kbps to 64kbps, as well as GMDSS - compliant distress and safety functions.
Inmarsat B is recommended for the any of the following applications:
- Data transfer
- Internet
- Fax
- SMS text
- Voice
- Crew calling
- Encryption
- Videoconferencing
- Remote monitoring
- Weather updates
- Telemedicine
- GMDSS
Inmarsat M provides global telephone and 2.4kbps data on a medium-sized antenna.
Inmarsat M is recommended for the any of the following applications:
- Voice
- Data transfer
- Fax
