Thuraya offers handheld telephone communications with switchover capability between GSM and Thuraya's satellite network, offering range and economy
Thuraya - convenience and economy in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and West Asia Thuraya offers quality dual-mode terminals that offer satellite and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) connectivity. This flexibility ensures continuous and cost-effective roaming for users. Essentially, Thuraya subscribers would continue using their national land-based mobile network, but will be able to automatically switch to Thuraya satellite mode in areas that are outside the terrestrial system. To top it all off, the handset is lightweight, elegant and easy to use.
Subscribers can access Thuraya's mobile satellite system through service providers, who are either be national GSM network companies or local telecom operators. Thuraya, in fact, complements national GSM networks, allowing subscribers to remain connected to their national mobile networks, and to access Thuraya’s system whenever their preferred national network is out of reach.
A Multitude of Services
Thuraya service includes voice, fax, data, and Short Message Service (SMS) using small handsets with integrated GSM and Global Postitioning Service (GPS). The innovative combination of satellite, GSM and GPS services make Thuraya one of the most versatile and flexible handheld satellite phone systems available.
Service Features
- Voice - Send and receive GSM quality calls via Thuraya's gateway. Calls initiated from terrestrial lines in over 200 countries are received by the Thuraya handset in Thuraya or GSM coverage areas
- Fax - Send and receive Group 3 fax communications at rates of 2.4, 4.8 or 9.6 kbps. Faxes may originate from any Group 3 compatible fax or Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) connected to the Thuraya handset via data cable*
- Data - Send and receive asynchronous data at rates up to 9.6 kbps without additional software or data kits*.
- GSM - Allows users to automatically switch to a mobile wireless network when outside Thuraya's satellite coverage area
- GPS - Location determination within 100 meters accuracy for handheld navigation, as well as navigation and location tracking when loaded into PC-based mapping software*
- SMS - Send and receive SMS in English, Italian, French and German. SMS may be used for text messaging and for a variety of additional features including billing inquiries, sending and receiving GPS coordinates, Web-based SMS, direct Internet Access and access to prayer time services
- Prepaid SIM Card - Provide users with complete control of call spending
Thuraya Value Added Services
- SMS Alerts - Receive Business & Financial News, Breaking and Political News, Sports alerts and the new Al Jazeera SMS information service in English and Arabic
- Telephony Services - Thuraya's service includes: Voice Mail, Caller Line Identity Presentation (CLIP), Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Call Hold, Call Barring, Call Transfer and Conference Calling.
And more!
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Covering Nearly One-Third of the Globe
Thuraya offers cost-effective satellite-based mobile telephone services to nearly one third of the globe, currently available for users in more than 110 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEA). Thuraya continuously evaluates the evolving needs of users operating in remote areas as well as of GSM users seeking roaming capabilities in areas beyond GSM networks. Thuraya strives to provide freedom of movement and connectivity.
Thuraya Coverage (click on image for larger map)
*Data cable required