[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] Thrane & Thrane has upgraded the software of its flagship Explorer 727 vehicular Inmarsat BGAN terminal to allow the unit to function as a two-in-one terminal.
    The software only upgrade transforms the Explorer 727 from an Inmarsat Class 10 terminal into a Class 1 terminal, giving it the ability to use Inmarsat’s BGAN X-Stream IP streaming service when stationary. With the upgrade in place, the Explorer 727 is capable of streaming live coverage at data rates of at least 384kbps from anywhere in the world.
    "Because of the Thrane & Thrane HPA in the Explorer 727 antenna, we are able to offer a straightforward software upgrade to dramatically enhance the system’s functionality. This means that media and government users can be set up and ready to stream or communicate at BGAN’s fastest speeds almost as soon as they reach their destination, ensuring that they are ready for action within minutes," Thrane & Thrane Spokesman Morten Rishøj said in a statement.