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THURAYA Satellite and GSM Integrate Dual - Mode Technology

THURAYA offers subscribers freedom of mobility and uninterrupted service.  THURAYA’s satellite technology supplements conventional terrestrial networks, overcoming the challenges of large geographical areas and insurmountable terrain. 

Advantage is that outside THURAYA’s coverage area, subscribers would still have the convenience of roaming in other GSM networks areas. This combination of advanced and flexible system designs ensures total mobility and reliability to its subscribers. THURAYA’s dual mode services enables the users to use GSM service any time in local networks, yet automatically transfer on to satellite mode whenever out of local terrestrial coverage area.

THURAYA supports the following types of user terminals:


Hand-held:
Similar to GSM terminal in appearance, size and weight. GSM and satellite mode.
Vehicular:
Consists of handheld terminal and vehicular fixed kit. GSM and satellite mode.
Fixed terminal:
Consists of handheld terminal and indoor fixed kit. Satellite mode only.

Hand-held Terminal Features:
  • Similar in size, weight and features to the GSM terminal
  • Location determination capability using GPS with an accuracy of 100m
  • Standard GSM Encryption Algorithm in GSM mode
  • GSM standard Encryption in THURAYA mode
  • 3V and 3/5V Plug-in SIM card compatible with the GSM
  • Quadrifilar Helix L-band Antenna
  • Talk time in the satellite mode is 2.4 hours using the 650 mAh batter and 4.5 hours using the 1200 mAh battery
  • Standards time in the sattelite mode is 34.1 hours using the 650 mAh battery and 63 hours using the 1200 mAh battery
  • Serial port PC interface
  • Li-Ion Battery with capacity 650 & 1200 mAh

 Hughes | Ascom | Satel |THURAYA Docker | Car Charger | Earset | Travel Charger |
Software Package | Standard Battery Pack | Solar Charger |


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