Internet Access

Satcom1 offers Internet Access, a fast and seamless way to reach the Internet.

Features and Benefits

• Direct seamless connection to the Internet
• Users can operate with any client software to access Web sites, send and receive e-mail or connect to corporate Intranets and Extranets
• Fast log-on time
• Service optimized for use with low bandwidth Inmarsat terminals
• High-speed connectivity to the Internet POP
• No congestion
• Access corporate or public e-mail accounts directly using an Inmarsat terminal and a PC (To access e-mail accounts on a corporate or public mail service, mailboxes must be open for access via the Internet.)
• No registration required
• No surcharge or monthly subscription fees
• User pays only the standard airtime price for the Inmarsat service being used

Initiating an Internet Dial-up Connection:

Making an Inmarsat call to the Internet is simple. For example, using Telenor's Internet Access service:

1. Connect a PC to an Inmarsat terminal configured to operate in data mode.
2. Program the phone number in MS Dial-Up Networking to call 28#.
3. Click on "Dial" to place a satellite call for automatic routing to Telenor's Internet Access gateway. Look for an icon or message confirming a connection to the Internet.

Applications

Once a connection to the Internet is established, users can send e-mail, access Web sites, and exchange data files.

• Use an e-mail client (e.g. MS Outlook Express, MS Exchange, Eudora, etc.) to retrieve and send e-mail messages
• Use a Web browser (e.g. Netscape or MS Internet Explorer) to access Web sites
• Use FTP to exchange files (e.g. data, image, etc.)

To get started using Telenor's Internet Access and E-Mail Services click here.