Thuraya is the world’s smallest, and most cost efficient satellite phone. The Thuraya satellite network covers up to 99 countries in Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and Northern and Central Africa.

The Thuraya mobile satellite system is a turnkey project built by Boeing Satellite Systems, formerly Hughes Space and Communications International, Inc. (HSCI), at the cost of US$ 1 billion. Thuraya’s satellites have been specially designed to achieve network capacity of about 13,750 telephone channels. Thuraya’s hand held mobile terminals are comparable to GSM handsets in terms of size and appearance, as well as in voice quality.

Specifications Dimensions 5.7H X 2.1W X 1 .1D Weight 7 oz. Battery High Capacity (Lithium Ion 650 mAh) Standby time Up to 34 hrs Talk time Up to 2.4 hrs Charging time Up to 2.5hrs Package 1Hughes 7101 AC Travel charger (110/220V, 50/60 Mhz) w/int’l Plug Kit High Capacity Battery (Lithium) Adapter plug User Manual Carry case Rates Rental Rates $7 per day or $99 per month Theft & Loss protection $3 per day with $200 deductible Call Charges To landline : $1.75 From Thuraya to Thuraya : $0.75 To non-Thuraya satellite services: $5.95   Customers declining Theft & Loss Protection will be responsible for up to $800 of lost and stolen equipment The rates are per minute and include long distance and toll charges. There are no activation fees or set-up charges.