Why try Thuraya?
Thuraya provides satellite telecommunications to more than 120 countries in three continents, offering freedom of movement and seamless connectivity. Thuraya offers voice and data services, which are accessible through mobile handsets, as well as other products.
Reason 1: Affordable calls starting from 20 cents a minute.
People assume that satellite telephony is expensive. It really depends on your calling patterns. In some cases you could make savings of up to 90%. Thuraya rates range from 20 cents to US $ 1.50 a minute. Imagine your savings in international calling!
Reason 2: All incoming calls are free, even when you’re overseas
Thanks to Thuraya’s coverage, which is for more than 120 countries; you will be contactable through your own Thuraya number wherever you are. You would not have to roam in other networks or pay incoming calls charges.
Reason 3: Thuraya works even with your GSM SIM
You can use your current mobile’s SIM card in a Thuraya phone and roam in its network. The charge of roaming in Thuraya’s network is $1.25, cheaper than most other GSM networks.
Reason 4: Different service options
Thuraya offers flexible usage options. You can subscribe to Thuraya services through postpaid, prepaid or short term lease options. Recharging your account is also easy; through scratch card or SMS.
Reason 5: Personal security
Thuraya keeps you connected across three continents. The handsets have built in GPS which allows you to pinpoint your location anywhere in Thuraya’s coverage. This feature is valuable for navigation or safety purposes.
Reason 6: Low international call charges
Normal international call rates while roaming can sometimes be extremely high. However, with Thuraya you can guarantee that all your international calls will be in the range of US$ 0.20 – US$2.00 per minute.
Reason 7: Extended coverage in three continents
No more patchy telecom networks. With Thuraya, you can enjoy uninterrupted and ‘blanket’ satellite telecommunication services in more than 110 nations in Europe, North, Central Africa and large parts of Southern Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia. So whether you’re in the middle of nowhere or in the centre of a city, Thuraya goes with you.
Reason 8: Account recharging flexibility anytime, anywhere
With Thuraya, recharging accounts is simple and convenient. Users can recharge Thuraya account by using scratch cards obtained through local service provider outlets, or directly through Thuraya online services (ThurayaRecharge). Lower denomination scratch cards can meet the need of budget conscious customers.
Reason 9: Two revolutionary satellite phones redefining the satellite industry
Be seen with the world’s smallest satellite phones! At 170 grams, the Thuraya SG-2520 is the world’s smallest dual-mode satellite phone. Fully equipped with distinctive smartphone features, the SG 2520 is the only satellite tri-band phone in the market that provides connectivity on GSM mode in all five continents–allowing operation on three different types of GSM networks: 900, 1800 and1900 MHz.
Meanwhile the Thuraya SO-2510, which offers satellite only, is the world’s smallest and lightest satellite phone weighing at a mere 130gms!