• Thuraya's distinct advantage of integration of satellite, GSM and GPS in Thuraya’s handset allows the end user the flexibility use GSM networks and satellite beyond those networks. It also has built in Global Positioning System or GPS. 

• Thuraya's flexible dual-mode technology allows you to automatically switch on to Thuraya satellite mode in areas that are outside the GSM terrestrial system.

• With Thuraya’s roaming capabilities, GSM subscribers will no longer suffer from ‘No Service’ whenever their home GSM operator service fails because they will switch to Thuraya and be able to roam on Thuraya’s network.

• Global Positioning System can be used as a navigational tool, a compass, to help you venture in unmapped, or unchartered areas. With the help of GPS you will know exactly where you are at any point of the globe. 

• Thuraya offers  voice, fax, data, short messaging and GPS in all Thuraya phones as standard features.  In addition, you will be able to make use of services like Caller Line Identity Presentation (CLIP), Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Call Hold, Call Barring, Call Transfer and Conference Calling.

• Thuraya offers the Fixed Docking Unit (FDU)- the home/office docking product, which  allows the usage of the Thuraya phone in an indoor environment such as home or office.  Satel complements the Thuraya phone by extending its operations and functionalities inside buildings. 

• Thuraya's" Vehicular Docking Adapter"(VDA) provides a station for the HHT recharging and in-vehicle operations. The VDA  complements the Thuraya phone allowing easy usage in moving vehicles. 

• While you are in the Thuraya coverage area, you can use the Thuraya phone to call anywhere in the world and receive a call from anywhere in the world.  Once outside the Thuraya coverage area, you will be able to use the Thuraya phone on GSM mode in areas that are served by compatible GSM networks and with whom Thuraya has signed a roaming agreement.

• Thuraya works closely with  service providers to offer its range of services to local markets. Thuraya complements GSM networks allowing subscribers to remain connected to their national mobile networks, and to access Thuraya’s system whenever their preferred cellular network is unavailable.

• Thuraya’s service will be valuable to a wide variety of users: regional roamers to international travelers, international transportation fleets to national marine operators, relief and rescue crews to workers of remote industrial sites.

Thuraya’s uses a Geo mobile satellite system that are proven to be highly secure and reliable in terms of technology. The inherent GEO characteristics means lower usage cost for customers. In addition, the GEO’s satellites are not expensive to maintain and are less likely to be replaced because of its longer lifespan. GEO satellites are also the longest tested in the satellite history.

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ThurayaLocateTM -- we go further, you stay safer

a no-charge service for displaying the location of any Thuraya phone.

Thuraya is pleased to announce the launch of ThurayaLocate, a free of charge GPS locating service that grants you an added sense of security by giving you the ability to send your location details from your Thuraya handset to family, friends, business associates or emergency services.

Developed by Geonix, the service works by:

• The Thuraya subscriber registering their handset for the ThurayaLocate service via www.thurayalocate.com
• Upon registration, the subscriber will receive a username and password to access the service. The subscriber decides which authorized people they will share the username and password with. 
• After registering, the user acquires their GPS position using the standard features available on Thuraya handsets.
• This information is then sent manually via SMS to the ThurayaLocate operations center.
• The authorized parties log on to the website with the subscriber username and password.
• The web browser displays the handset location using maps, satellite images and aerial photography made available via Google Maps or Windows Virtual Earth.

Visit www.thurayalocate.com for more information and to register for the service.