Press Releases
Thuraya Launches SMS Info Service with CNN
CNN reaches world’s remotest audiences with satellite operator Thuraya
27 November 2007: CNN International has extended its relationship with Thuraya, the UAE-based satellite operator, with the launch of the CNN Mobile breaking news SMS alerts service to the satellite operator’s mobile customers. Through Thuraya’s global satellite connectivity, CNN breaking news alerts will now be available […]
Thuraya Launches Service in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Thuraya offers 100% telecom coverage in Democratic Republic of CongoAbu Dhabi, 7th November, 2007: As part of its continued focus on core African markets, Thuraya is launching commercial service in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The service will be providing one hundred percent telecom coverage in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including remote and rural […]
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Affirming its dynamic market leadership, Thuraya Reveals New Competitive Products at GITEX 2007
Dubai, 9 September 2007 : Maintaining its established positioning as the world’s market leader for handheld mobile satellite services, the UAE-based Thuraya Satellite Telecom Co. has shed light on a series of new products and business initiatives during its presence at GITEX 2007 […]
Thuraya to Release New Telecom Applications based on its Satellite Module
ThurayaModule strategically designed to develop new business partnerships in the satellite application development industry
Abu Dhabi, 19 August 2007: Capitalising on the versatile capabilities of its satellite system, Thuraya and several of its technology partners are working together on a number of specialised communication applications based on “ThurayaModule”. US and European application developers experienced in this sector […]
Thuraya Introduces New Call Rates
Covering 81 Countries, Thuraya’s Competitive New Call Charges Fuel Interest in Satellite Service
Abu Dhabi, June 17th, 2007 – Embarking on a new plan to make satellite phones more attractive to the common people, Thuraya is re-launching its mobile satellite services with new low rates that are up to 70% cheaper than currently applied in 81 African, Asian and […]
Thuraya launches 3000 PCO and Payphones in Libya
Thuraya Rural Telephony products connects remote and rural areas in Libya
Tripoli, 29th May 2007- In a concerted campaign focusing on growing business in core African and Middle Eastern markets, Thuraya has jointly launched this week a project for operating 3000 Public Calling Office (PCO) and Payphone units in the Great Jamahiriya of Libya with its […]
Thuraya signs commercial partnership in China
New Thuraya SP in Asia-Pacific regionBeijing/ Abu Dhabi, April 22, 2007 – In a major boost to its Asia-Pacific business plan, Thuraya, the world’s leading provider of mobile satellite handheld services, has signed a Service Provider (SP) Agreement with China Satellite Communications Global Ltd., a subsidiary of China Satcom which is one of the six […]
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Thuraya signs first Service Provider in Asia-Pacific region
Seoul/Abu Dhabi, April 18, 2007 – Starting an aggressive marketing campaign in the Asia-Pacific region ahead of launching its third satellite, Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Co. has signed the first service-provider agreement in the region with APSI of South Korea, laying the foundation for more strategic partnerships in […]
Thuraya launches the most advanced mobile satellite phone
Dubai,UAE, March 19, 2007 – After its highly successful launch of the world’s smallest satellite phone last year, Thuraya has released the most advanced handset in the mobile satellite services industry.
The SG-2520 smart phone was introduced at a workshop for Thuraya’s service providers and distributors in Dubai today, Monday 19th March.
“The waiting is over. The […]
Thuraya offers roaming to prepaid subscribers
Abu Dhabi, Feb. 26, 2007 – Thuraya has added prepaid subscribers to its fast-growing roaming service portfolio. Like GSM, only postpaid subscribers were able to use this facility until now.
The service will allow Thuraya prepaid subscribers to make calls and send SMS while roaming on GSM networks. Prepaid roaming is initially available through Ettihad Etisalat […]
Thuraya receives CMMI certification
Abu Dhabi, Jan. 17, 2007 – Thuraya Software Development Services department has received the CMMI Level-3 quality certification from the U.S.-based Software Engineering Institute.
CMMI, or Capability Maturity Model Integration, is a process that helps improve quality. The certification was awarded to Thuraya in December by SEI, part of Carnegie Mellon University.
“CMMI will not only […]
Thuraya signs up commercial partnership in Zambia
Abu Dhabi, Jan. 16, 2007 – Continuing its consistent focus on African markets, Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Co. has recently forged a Service Provisioning (SP) agreement with SatCom for promoting and distributing its satellite services in Zambia.
A long-time commercial partner for Thuraya, the UK-based SatCom Distribution will be marketing and selling the whole range of Thuraya’s […]
Launch Press Release
Thuraya-3 Satellite Successfully Launched to Orbitby Sea Launch
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 15 January 2008 – The third Geo-mobile satellite of Thuraya Satellite Telecom Co. has successfully been launched by Sea Launch today, allowing Thuraya to embark on major expansion plans and provide its cutting-edge mobile satellite services in the Asia-Pacific region in the first quarter of […]
Thuraya Roadshow in Libya
Tripoli, Dec. 13, 2006– Thuraya held its first Libyan roadshow in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. The event which was held in cooperation with Thuraya’s service provider, the state-run General Post and Telecom Co.(GPTC) was mainly aimed at corporate and government customers.
Libya is the fourth largest country in Africa with a population of about six million […]
Thuraya launches free Missed Call Notification
ABU DHABI, Dec. 13, 2006 – As part of an ongoing innovation and service enhancement strategy, Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Co. has expanded its portfolio of value-added services by launching a free-of-charge Missed Call Notification service. The new service, known as ThurayaMCN, allows subscribers keep in touch even when they are outside of the coverage area or […]
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