Satellite Phone Forum

For all interested below is complete list of International Thuraya Service Providers. Thuraya has appointed several International Service Providers in its coverage area. Thuraya's international service providers have the rights to distribute and market Thuraya's mobile satellite services and products including user terminals and SIM cards internationally. For contact information to Thuraya's international service providers check the following list:

Applied Satellite Technology Ltd
Satellite House
Bessemer Way
Harfrey's Industrial Estate
Great Yarmouth
NORFOLK, NR31 0LX, ...

Q: On which networks does the Thuraya XT work?

A: The Thuraya XT is a satellite phone which works in SAT-mode throughout Thuraya’s entire coverage area.

Q: What differentiates the Thuraya XT from other satellite handsets?

A: The key differentiators are the superior reliability and usability. Reliability:
The Thuraya XT is the only satellite phone in the market complying with IP54/IK03 standards, which makes it the toughest and most reliable satellite handset available. The Thuraya ...

Thuraya SO-2510
Q: On which networks do the Thuraya SO-2510 and SG-2520 work?

A: The Thuraya SO-2510 and SG-2520 are satellite phones which work in SAT-mode throughout the entire coverage area of the Thuraya satellites.

Q: What are the dimensions and weights of the SO-2510 and SG-2520?

A: The Thuraya SO-2510 weighs 130 grams and measures 118 x 53 x 18.8mm (l x w x d). The Thuraya SG-2520 weighs 170 grams and measures 138.5 ...

Could somebody precisely define Roaming in relation to Thuraya?
Also, what are Thuraya’s roaming charges?

If I am using a GSM card in my Thuraya phone, can I make satellite calls?
Which number would people reach me at?

Does the Thuraya handset operate indoors :?:
I have heard of repeaters for Thuraya devices similar to the cellular repeaters.
Thanks, ccb

Thuraya has introduced the world’s first IP54/IK03 certified satellite phone with the model XT and is called world's Toughest Satellite Phone.

Thuraya XT measures 128×53x26.5mm and weighs only 193 g. Thuraya XT is dust protected, splash-water resistant and shock proof, meeting the IP54/IK03 standards.Thuraya XT features a 2-inch outdoor viewbale, glare-resistant color display and built-in GPS functionality.Thuraya XT supports the GmPRS connectivity that offers a download/upload speeds of 60/15kbps. Thuraya XT has a battery ...

I have Thuraya's 8 digits phone number that I need to call.
How to call Thuraya satellite phone from the USA and Canada?

I have an older Thuraya hand phone. It has no colour and hasn't camera on it, is
ruggedly built. I bought it in approx 2006. I would like to know if the Thuraya SIM
card on my phone has expired? Is it possible to just put another normal GSM SIM (not
sat) into the Thuraya phone and for it to function as a regular cellphone. If so,
how do I do this? E.g. do I ...

Hi Folks,

does anybody know something about the windows ce in the Thuraya SG-2520. It looks like Active Sync is installed and working for upgrading purposes, but nowhere (Google, tons of sat forums, tons of win mobile forums, here, etc.) is something about synchronization or standard windows mobile/windows smart phone applications on this nice device.

Actually thinking about connecting my Athena, Tytn or Axim over BT (perhaps PAN) with satellite internet