Thuraya Launches Satellite Phone

(Product News, 1 Nov 2006)

Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications has released its second-generation handheld phones - the SO-2510 and the SG-2520 - following a soft launch a few months ago.

The SO-2510 is a satellite only version designed for those requiring mobile connectivity in areas beyond terrestrial networks. Weighing 130 grams, it is claimed to be the world's lightest and smallest satellite phone. It is equipped with features such as GPS, a high-resolution colour screen, enhanced memory, polyphonic ringtones, USB connectivity and multi-language support. With its GSM-like menu, the handset reportedly offers a range of services including voice, data, fax and short messaging.

At 180 grams, the SG-2520 smart phone is reportedly the only satellite tri-band phone that provides connectivity on GSM mode in all five continents. It has all the features of the SO-2510 plus a built-in camera and advanced streaming media capability. The handset is equipped with GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz capabilities, runs on a Windows-based operating system and supports Java. It also supports more than 10 languages. The new phones have been manufactured by APSI of South Korea, a firm partly owned by Thuraya.

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