The BGAN M2M solution aims to offer a scalable solution for smart metering, SCADA, remote asset monitoring, meteorological and environmental data reporting, and other telemetry requirements. Inmarsat said the new fixed service would be targeted at a range of market sectors, including utilities, oil and gas, civil government and retail banking. 

   BGAN M2M will be available from Feb. 15 through Inmarsat’s existing BGAN distribution partners and service providers combined with value-added applications and service integration. The service will launch with the Hughes 9502 BGAN M2M terminal.

   Inmarsat Vice President Drew Brandy said that beta testing for the new service was completed with a range of customers in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. “Feedback from the beta testing was excellent. We worked with market leaders across a number of sectors, and they were all impressed by the capability and reliability of BGAN M2M,” Brandy said in a statement. “BGAN M2M is an exciting new addition to our M2M portfolio, and will play a significant role in our M2M strategy.”