USER SEGMENT
The User Segment
comprises the user terminals which will enable subscribers to
interface with the satellite system and obtain network access.
Thuraya will
offer hand-held, vehicular and fixed terminals to cater to the
needs of its subscribers.
Thuraya’s dual
mode handsets -GSM and satellite- will integrate terrestrial and
satellite services, expanding the boundaries of local telecom
providers and allowing customers to roam vast areas without
transmission interruption or failure.
The mobile
communication services offered by Thuraya will support the use of
advanced dual-mode terminals (GSM and Satellite) that will be
small and elegant in shape. Thuraya’s services are voice, fax,
data, short messaging and location determination (GPS).
User Terminal Development
Two
manufacturers, Hughes Network Systems and Ascom, are contracted
for the supply of the user terminals.
User Terminal Types
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Hand-held.
Similar to GSM terminal in appearance, size and weight. GSM and
satellite mode.
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Vehicular.
Consists of handheld terminal and vehicular fixed kit. GSM and
satellite mode.
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Fixed terminal, Consists of
handheld terminal and indoor fixed Kit, Satellite Mode Only.
Thuraya Services
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Voice Comparable to GSM (Mean
Opnion Score better than3.4)
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Fax/Data of 2.4, 4.8 and 9.6 kpbs
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Standard GSM Phase 2 services
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CLIP facility
prominent telecommunications
company in Egypt. The Almaadi installation is one of the leading
earth stations in the Middle East providing satellite
communications. THURAYA’s first UBS is located in the
Primary Gateway (PGW) in Sharjah, UAE.
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