Swift Broadband is an IP-based packet-switched service that provides a symmetric‘ always-on’ data connection of up to 432kbps per channel. In Standard IP mode, the service is shared with other concurrent users of the system, providing a ‘best effort’ service.

Swift Broadband provides a high-quality voice channel with the full functionality of land-based fixed phone services and a generic SMS service. For backward compatibility, it also provides a circuit-switched ISDN service. Swift Broadband is designed to meet the demand for more bandwidth across all areas of aviation.

It supports both IP and circuit-switched applications, with a choice between contended services and data streaming on demand.
Swift Broadband enables all key cockpit and cabin applications, including: telephony, text messaging, email, internet and intranet access, as well as flight plan, weather and chart updates.

In today's "always connected" world, the expectation to communicate just as well in the air as you can on the ground is growing. Swift Broadband is designed to meet the demand for more bandwidth across all areas of aviation - as well as delivering the same high-quality voice communications that are customary from Inmarsat.

Enhanced Data Services

SwiftBroadband allows more simultaneous users and more demanding applications. Rates can be increased further by using parallel channels and data compression.
It supports both IP and circuit-switched applications, with a choice between contended services and data streaming on demand.
SwiftBroadband enables all key cockpit and cabin applications, including: telephony, text messaging, email, internet and intranet access, as well as flight plan, weather and chart updates.

Capabilities

Simultaneous voice and broadband data
Contended IP data at up to 432kbps
IP data streaming on demand at 32, 64 and 128kbps
GPRS, UMTS and ISDN compatible
Currently one and two-channel avionics
Standalone or simultaneous operation with other Inmarsat services.

Inmarsat's Classic range of aeronautical services from SkyNet supports high-quality voice, low-speed data and safety communications. They are used by most of the world's airlines and corporate jet operators, as well as governments for VIP aircraft, coastguard and defence agencies.

Aero H
Multi-channel voice, 10.5kbps fax and data, delivered via a high-gain antenna within the satellites' global beams. ICAO approved for safety services.

Aero H+
Multi-channel voice, 10.5kbps fax and data, delivered via a high-gain antenna within the spot beams of the Inmarsat-3 satellites and the full footprint of the Inmarsat-4 Atlantic Ocean Region (AOR) satellite, at a lower cost per connection. ICAO approved for safety services.

Aero I
Multi-channel voice, 4.8kbps circuit-mode data and fax, delivered via an intermediate-gain antenna. Also supports low-speed packet data. Available in the spot beams of the Inmarsat-3 satellites and the full footprint of the Inmarsat-4 AOR satellite. ICAO approved for safety services.

Aero L
Global data communications at 600 to 1200bps, principally to support air traffic control and airline operations. Supports Acars/Aircom messaging. ICAO approved for safety services.

Mini M Aero
Single-channel voice, fax or 2400bps data, for general aviation and smaller corporate aircraft. Supports STU-III encrypted voice.

Aero C
Supports two-way 600bps store-and-forward data messaging, polling and integrated GPS position-reporting for non-safety-related purposes.