Thuraya
Thuraya Phone
Thuraya Service includes voice, fax, data, and Short Message Service (SMS) using small, handsets with integrated Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Global Positioning Service (GPS) capabilities. Thuraya is a regional mobile satellite service system using geo-synchronous satellites providing border to border coverage to more than 110 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEA) along with extensive coverage into regional waterways. 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 calls via Thuraya's single gateway, GSM quality voice service. 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 via the data cable.
- Data - Send or receive asynchronous data at rates up to 9.6 kbps without additional software or data kits. A data cable for connection to PC or other DTE is required.
- 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. A data cable is required for PC-based navigation applications.
- SMS - Send and receive short messages 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, access to prayer time services, Web-based SMS, and direct Internet access.
Service Coverage
Thuraya service is currently available for users in more than 110 countries in the EMEA region. 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 Value Added Services
- SMS Alerts - Receive Business & Financial News, Breaking and Political News, Sports alerts including football, cricket, motor racing, and the New AlJazeera SMS information service providing news and sports in English/ Arabic.
- Telephony Services - Thuraya's service includes cellular network features, including: Voice Mail, Caller Line Identity Presentation (CLIP), Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Call Hold, Call Barring, Call Transfer and Conference Calling.
ThurayaDSL
ThurayaDSL is a data communications service via satellite offering mobile, high-speed Internet access at rates of up to 144 kbps. Based on "Always-On" GPRS packet data technology and using a lightweight, compact and portable satellite terminal, land-based users can remain connected to the Internet while sending or receiving data. ThurayaDSL users are billed for usage and not for the time spent online, making it a cost-effective solution for users with high-speed data requirements. The service is available via the Thuraya regional satellite system providing border to border coverage to more than 110 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEA) along with extensive coverage into regional waterways.
Service Features
- Instant, real-time data communications at transmission rates of up to 144 kbps.
- Range of service subscription plans to meet varying usage levels.
- Easy to use Web-based interface to establish service connection and provide operational details.
- Simple connection to PC or laptop via Ethernet port.
- Public static IP address available at a nominal cost to support all types of Virtual Private Network (VPN) access.
- Free 5MB e-mail account.
- Free 5MB storage capacity.
Service Applications
ThurayaDSL service supports a range of applications, including:
- Online Instant Messaging, e-mail, Web browsing
- E-commerce
- Secure VPN enabling users to establish VPN sessions with corporate headquarters or private networks using standard VPN clients
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) for files of any size
- Intranet and Extranet access
- Remote office set-up
Service Coverage
ThurayaDSL service is currently available for users in more than 110 countries in the EMEA region.