Thuraya mobiles

Thuraya

Thuraya handsets are unique in their dual-mode feature and can operate in the
Thuraya satellite network and GSM 900 terrestrial mobile networks

Thuraya is the regional geostationary satellite communications system belonging to the Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company in the Middle East and Mediterranean region. Well-known network operators and investors from the Middle East and Mediterranean region are participating in Thuraya. The satellite network, which has been developed and installed by BOEING, is intended to provide some 2 billion people on three continents with favourably-priced Satellite/GSM telephony services. Thuraya launched its commercial services in the beginning of 2001.

What is Thuraya?

Thuraya is a regional mobile satellite system that provides satellite telephone services to a region covering 99 countries. Thuraya’s footprint includes the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, Central Asia, North and Central Africa, and Europe. Thuraya offers satellite-based telephony through a dynamic mobile phone that combines satellite, GSM & GPS.

Ascom 21

Thuraya - Ascom 21 satellite mobile phone is used for transmitting voice, data and
fax via the GSM-900 and the Thuraya satellite network and to utilize the GPS facilities.

Hughes HNS 7100

Satellite, cellular (GSM) service and GPS in a single dual mode handset that is lightweight, elegant and easy to use. The world-class satellite phone HNS-7100 connects you to the world without making you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world.

Hughes 7101

The dual-mode SAT-600 combines the functionality of GSM 900 and the advantages of satellite. Voice and data ready, this is one of the most advanced mobile satellite phones ever produced. For use in Europe, Australia and other countries with GSM 900 networks.

SmartPhone SG2520

With SG-2520 Thuraya introduces breakthrough technology, setting the
standards for the World’s First Satellite Smartphone.

Thuraya introduces breakthrough technology in its new satellite smart phone, setting the standard for the industry today. sg2520 is World's First Satellite Smartphone.

SatPhone SO2510

With SO-2510 Thuraya introduces breakthrough technology in the new Thuraya SatPhone, setting the standards for the smallest and most robust satellite handset in the industry.
Thuraya introduces breakthrough technology in the new Thuraya SatPhone, setting the standards for the smallest and most robust satellite handset in the industry.

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