TS2 Satellite Network Operator Introduces Telecommunication Systems for Global Media

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TS2, a satellite network operator, has introduced a new telecommunication system dedicated to foreign correspondents, photo reporters, and journalists. This new system enables the broadcast of video, voice, and file contents at a guaranteed speed, regardless of location on the planet. The solution is designed to eliminate high acquisition and operating costs associated with outside broadcast trucks, a common practice among major international broadcasters such as CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera.

Key Takeaways:

  • TS2's new satellite connections offer guaranteed speed ranging from 384 kbps to 450 kbps data streaming speed, making it an ideal solution for live-streaming and digital photo transfer.
  • The system is based on proven Inmarsat BGAN mobile technology, providing stable and dedicated data transmission without the need for expensive outside broadcasting vans.
  • Portable BGAN terminals offer access to the Internet at broadband speed, along with analogue and ISDN telephony services, simultaneous digital photo transfer, and wireless network connections, all without requiring additional antennas or transmitters.
  • Modems are compact, lightweight, and designed for easy carrying, providing unlimited mobility and continuous readiness to broadcast live and stay connected with the editorial office.
  • No specialist technical knowledge is required to operate the BGAN service, which can be used without a PC, making it advantageous for calls on the go.
  • TS2, based in Warsaw, is an authorized distributor of Inmarsat and has collaborated with them to develop various telecommunications solutions, including restoring communications in emergency situations, data and voice encryption, and communication at sea.

Statistics:

  • Data streaming speed: 384 kbps to 450 kbps
  • BGAN mobile technology guarantees stable and dedicated data transmission
  • Portable BGAN terminals offer access to the Internet at broadband speed
  • No additional antennas or transmitters are required
  • Modems are compact, lightweight, weighing [not specified]

Sources:

  • [TS2 satellite network operator press release, no specific date]
  • [Inmarsat website, no specific date]
  • [Information Technology Newsweekly, 2011, via VerticalNews.com]