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Thuraya’s portable satellite broadband solution, Thuraya IP, is amongst the most competitive and cost effective broadband devices currently available in the market. The device, which is the world’s smallest and most practical, is A-5 sized and weighs a mere 1,300 grams for the utmost in portability. As satellite data services have become a major driving force in the communications world today, Thuraya Telecom Co. has ensured that its satellite broadband offerings are highly cost-effective and meet different demands.

“Thuraya IP has attractive airtime packages for both pre-paid and post-paid ensuring significant cost-savings for its end users. We provide unlimited usage packages for pre-paid and post-paid use of the terminal, which leads to dramatically reduced costs,” said Thuraya’s Senior Manager Product Management, Mr. Rashid Baba.

In addition, Thuraya IP is the only satellite broadband solution that provides asymmetric streaming capabilities, which allows users to control their upload and download streaming bandwidths contributing to significant savings, a particularly useful feature for vertical industries, such as the broadcast sector.

“If customers are able to control their streaming speeds they can select a high bandwidth for streaming videos from the field for example. If on the return path however the bandwidth required is low, then the user is only charged accordingly, reflecting in how much they are billed for the service,” elaborated Mr. Baba.

Thuraya IP was the world’s first satellite broadband solution to achieve 384 kbps streaming speeds and it provides Standard IP at 444 kbps. The device is supported by an advanced network that automatically allocates resources in areas where there is high demand ensuring reliability of service. The solution has generated interest from several market segments such as government, oil and gas, broadcast media, military, NGOs and individual users.

Thuraya Telecommunications Company has launched a new satellite aeronautical service that provides voice communications onboard aircrafts.

Offered under the brand AviationComms, an initial service offering is already operational in over 200 helicopters and business jets based on Thuraya’s compact narrowband terminal that provides voice, fax and 9.6Kbps circuit switch data, as well as GmPRS data at speeds of up to 60 Kbps.

Thuraya has plans to introduce a complete portfolio of aeronautical services. The firm says it’s working on a broadband terminal that will provide higher data speeds of up to 444 Kbps in standard mode and up to 384 Kbps in streaming mode, as well as voice and optional onboard GSM services. It’s expected to be completed during the last quarter of the year.

The world’s smallest satellite broadband solution, Thuraya IP is designed with a user-friendly plug and play system. Thuraya IP is one of the few solutions on the market which does not require customers to install additional software when operating Thuraya IP.

Both data exchange and speed define the modern age of communication and those in need of rapid and reliable broadband services require easy and efficient access to the internet and email. Through a satellite broadband terminal such as Thuraya IP, customers can access high speed data services regardless of their location without having to install complicated and specialised software when using the solution which facilitates the connection process.

Thuraya IP is the first satellite broadband terminal to reach 384 Kbps video-streaming speeds and has Standard IP speeds of up to 444 Kbps. A-5 sized, it is a lightweight and portable device that offers asymmetric streaming whereby the user can select download and upload speeds without having to compromise on quality or cost. The terminal has seen market boost from vertical market customers such as broadcast media, government, oil and gas, military and individual users.