Two accessories, one to be attached to the smartphone, the other stand-alone, for use satellite connections with their devices are targeted at an audience that need to access voice and data services in remote areas where the terrestrial network is absent or unreliable.
Thuraya satellite phone is synonymous: the now well-known brand is expanding its range of products in two directions. On the one hand SatSleeve+ incorporates the functionality of the model dedicated to smartphone models precise and broadens the range of use thanks to a universal adapter that can convert a wide range of smartphones in satellite phones.
So not only widens the range of use beyond the terminals iPhone and Samsung, but now you also have the option of purchasing a single satellite kit and then use it when you need it on your smartphone that you have been available, without having to force a specific kit for each terminal.
Support SatSleeve Hotspot instead requires hooking the smartphone and creates a Wi-Fi portable satellite, with the added advantage of greater mobility. For example, a user SatSleeve Hotspots can leave the unit outdoors and use their terminal in a closed environment or in their vehicles, contrary to what happens with the solutions from sticking to the terminal, which require to remain in view of the satellites.
Both models allow you to make calls, use messaging programs, update their social network, send and receive e-mail or SMS, as well as being provided with an additional feature for security: a special SOS button that works even when the smartphone is offline. This useful feature allows users to dial a preset phone number of your choice even if the smartphone is turned off or out of office.
Both solutions are targeted to audiences who need to access voice and data services in remote areas where the terrestrial network is absent or unreliable, such as having only one limit of the coverage (and visibility) of the satellites. In any case, also for example: indoor use, the two new devices Thuraya work with either the SIM card Thuraya that with a normal GSM SIM card by connecting to the over 360 roaming partners around the world.