The Thuraya XT has been designed to meet your mobility requirements in the harshest of environments. The phone is a favored by a wide range of users including adventurers and corporate users for its portability.

Thuraya’s XT satellite handset features a glare-resistant display with a high contrast menu to ensure you can read what’s on the screen even when you’re in direct sunlight.

For uninterrupted signal during non-stationary calls, offering a ‘walk-and-talk’ experience, the XT satellite phone features an advanced omni-directional antenna.

The Thuraya XT’s dependable, durable battery provides up to 6 hours talk-time and up to 80 hours standby time. A brightness sensor for the display also reduces battery consumption.

The Thuraya XT satellite handset’s GmPRS capability means users can easily access the internet in satellite mode. Browse the web with your laptop or PC from wherever you are.

Along with an Emergency function, the XT has an Organizer which includes a calendar, world time and alarm clock functions.

The Thuraya XT satellite phone works with a Thuraya SIM card or with GSM SIM cards available from more than 300 of our roaming partners.

With Thuraya Online Services, you can log on to http://services.thuraya.com for a range of convenient services including checking your billing information for Prepay or Postpay accounts, and sending SMS messages online to other Thuraya handsets.

The Thuraya XT can also be used to access emails and browse the Internet via a satellite data connection (GmPRS). There are 3 different APNs available, allowing you to choose the settings which are the most convenient for you. These available APN-names are: ‘GET’ (standard APN with no compression), ‘GETLC’ (low compression, images are being compressed), and ‘GETHC’ (high compression, images will not be downloaded to reduce website loading time).

Western Union® Quick PaySM service: Thuraya customers can now recharge pre-paid voice and data SIMs with no extra fee at over 220,000 participating Western Union agent locations. To top-up your Thuraya prepaid voice SIM card, visit a participating Western Union agent location, provide your identification and Thuraya phone number, and then re-load your prepaid SIM card with a cash payment. Family, friends and colleagues can also add pre-paid credit on behalf of a Thuraya user traveling abroad. Phone Recharge: This service enables you to acquire airtime online, using your credit card to recharge your Thuraya prepaid SIM instantly. You can also buy airtime by making a free call from your Thuraya handset. Simply dial the Thuraya toll-free number provided upon registering with FoneRecharge, and follow the voice prompts to select your recharge amount. Visit www.thurayarecharge.com to buy airtime now. Thuraya Cloud Refill: If you are a Thuraya Service Partner or distributor, you can now purchase prepaid airtime credit in bulk online and distribute it either directly to your end users or through your own distribution network.