Thuraya Country Code

Thuraya’s country code +88216 has been assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Thus, Thuraya is a new international destination (virtual country) with its own country code. It is now imperative that all network operators open access to Thuraya code, in order to enable their customers call this new destination-Thuraya.

Those administrations who have not yet opened access to Thuraya country code are kindly requested to expedite the start of telephone service to Thuraya from their network, including setting a collection rate for the calls from their customers to Thuraya network.

Carrier Relations

The following telecom operators are interconnected to Thuraya network and can offer termination service to Thuraya.

Etisalat - United Arab Emirates

British Telecom - United Kingdom

Telenor Global Services – Norway

Belgacom – Belgium

Telecom Italia - Italy

France Telecom - France

Saudi Telecom Company ( STC) - Saudi Arabia

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) - Pakistan

To terminate traffic to Thuraya, ask for a hubbing rate from your preferred carrier(s). Should you have any quality or routing issues please drop us a note at : helpline@thuraya.com