Thuraya Releases New
Portable Broadband Terminal With Video Streaming Capability
(16 July 2008) A new A-5 sized 444
kb/s broadband terminal with advanced video streaming capability is the new
competitive product launched by Thuraya, world leading mobile satellite
operator, this week, as part of its ongoing products innovation
strategy.
The new terminal, among the smallest in the satellite
broadband category, is considered to be the most efficient for its size in
terms of speed offering and video streaming capability.
The ThurayaIP
service is offered in various monthly fee packages with limited and unlimited
usages, depending on customer differing needs.
According to market
commentators, the compact size, high-speed unlimited access, video streaming
capability and competitive pricing will make ThurayaIP one of the most
attractive mobile satellite broadband offerings in the industry.
(courtesy: Thuraya)
The product is aimed at such key market
segments as oil and gas, NGOs, government, coastguards, maritime, media
(satellite news gathering -SNG- missions), transport and business continuity
purposes.
Developed by Hughes Network Systems LLC, ThurayaIP has a
built-in antenna which provides a rapid maximum reception speed of 444 Kb/s and
a maximum transmission speed of 202 Kb/s. The terminal supports fine tuned
video streaming that is of superior quality using dedicated channels at a speed
of 384 Kb/s, ensuring that users have access to clear video
data.
Thuraya has already signed up specialised Service Providers in the
Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Europe to promote and distribute the new product
which is currently available at the distribution channels.
"We have
always realised that data would be the key driver of the telecommunications
market growth, As such, we have built and evolved a strong product line for
data offerings which are increasingly becoming among our core services at
Thuraya" said Thuraya's CEO Mr. Yousuf Al Sayed.
"We are already the
leading operator for mobile satellite narrowband, and the launch of our new and
more advanced IP offering will position us among the key players in the mobile
satellite broadband market," elaborated Thuraya CEO.
The Company is
expecting a fast roll-out for this product since it is currently negotiating
several additional partnerships for the marketing and distribution of this
cutting-edge terminal.
About Thuraya
Thuraya provides
cost-effective mobile satellite services in more than 170 countries in Asia,
Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Services provided by Thuraya include mobile
voice, broadband, maritime, rural telephony, fleet management and other
advanced applications that enable people and businesses everywhere under its
coverage to enjoy constant access to communications and information.
The
Company launched its third satellite in January 2008, which has brought
countries of the Asia-Pacific region under its footprint and extended its
coverage to nearly two thirds of the globe's population.
Thuraya was
founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading national telecommunications
operators and reputed investment firms from the region.
(source:
Thuraya)
