 THURAYA
SERVICES from NSSL
Thuraya offers cost-effective satellite-based mobile telephone
services to nearly one third of the globe. Through its dynamic
dual mode handsets, Thuraya will enhance freedom of movement
and connectivity.
Thuraya provides coverage to 99 countries in Europe, the
Middle East, North and Central Africa, the CIS countries and
South Asia: a land mass inhabited by an estimated 2.3 billion
people.
Thuraya complements national GSM networks, allowing subscribers
to remain connected to their national mobile networks, and
to access Thuraya's system whenever their preferred national
network is out of reach. Thuraya's dual mode (GSM and satellite)
handsets will integrate terrestrial and satellite services,
expanding the boundaries of local telecom providers and allowing
customers to roam vast areas without service interruption
or failure.
The mobile satellite telecommunications services offered
by Thuraya include the following:
- Voice: GSM quality
- Fax: ITU-T G3 at 2.4, 4.8 and 9.6 kbps
- Messaging: GSM short message service
- Location determination: within 100 meters accuracy (Global
Positioning System
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