Thuraya
Thuraya provides voice, text, and internet access that is always-on and as fast as 60 kbps down 15 kbps up. Unlike Iridium which has global coverage, Thuraya only offers regional coverage in Europe, northern and central Africa, the Middle East, central and southeastern Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Japan and Australia, but if that coverage fits your needs, Thuraya boasts the smallest satellite phones available. Another Thuraya innovation is the Thuraya SatSleeve+ hotspot for use with smart phone.
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Thuraya Coverage Map
The dark blue area in the Thuraya Coverage Map above represents the primary coverage region of Thuraya. A list of covered countries is also shown below. Weaker "fringe" coverage may exist in the light blue areas. Even in the primary coverage regions, coverage can be blocked by nearby terrain features such as mountains or trees. You must have a direct line of sight between yourself and the Thuraya satellite to be able to make calls. Outfitter Satellite recommends that Thuraya customers verify that they know how to make calls before leaving for a remote location. If you have a prepaid SIM card, make sure you know how to check your balance and reload your SIM card.
If you have a GSM-cellular capable Thuraya phone such as the Thuraya XT DUAL, you will have additional GSM cellular coverage in many countries. Different regional operators charge different rates and some features of the Thuraya phone may not be supported by all GSM operators. As a rule, GSM operators in third world countries charge more for calls than the cost of Thuraya satellite-mode calls.
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