Thuraya Partnership
As a regional mobile satellite operator, Thuraya aims to become a close partner to service providers within its coverage area by integrating its network capabilities and expertise to their existing infrastructures. The company plans to complement, rather than compete with, national operators, boosting their ability to extend the reach of their telecom services.
Thuraya’s dual-mode terminals allows subscribers to remain connected to their national mobile networks while being able to access advanced satellite services wherever terrestrial services are unavailable.
Thuraya continues to establish service provider (SP) agreements with national telecom providers, GSM network operators and licensed private entities, to seek long term alliances with partners that are strategically positioned for effective marketing and distribution of Thuraya products and services.
Benefits to Thuraya’s Service Providers
From an investment perspective, the Thuraya system requires minimal infrastructure investment to deliver the rapid roll out of border-to-border coverage that enables terminals to link directly to satellite. Dual-mode (GSM/satellite) handsets integrate easily into existing terrestrial and satellite services, while allowing the Thuraya national service provider to retain full control of customer management aspects such as customer acquisition, care, retention and billing.
Additionally, lower operational costs coupled with the satellite’s longer lifetime facilitate a longer payback period on initial investment. All these savings allow the service providers to raise their revenue margin and pass on lowered cost per usage to their customers.
Subscribers throughout the coverage area choose Thuraya for many reasons. If nothing else, they will choose Thuraya for the price differential. The average cost of calls are highly competitive. In addition, the Thuraya handset are very affordable too.
By linking with Thuraya, national telecom providers can expand and develop their telecommunications services with minimal investment. This means that they can redirect much needed national resources for other developmental projects.
To become a Thuraya service provider please contact:
Tel: +9712 6161262/6161271
email: a_touhami@thuraya.com