Thuraya has also received favourable attention in the international market for its launches, partnership expansions and news of its satellite continuity capabilities and
Etisalat offering its mobile postpaid customers a unique bundle of Thuraya Telecommunication’s satellite enabled calling minutes and Short message services from anywhere in the world except the USA. Customers opting for bundles can continue GSM and satellite calls using their existing mobile number and phone with an additional free SIM card with the sea number to be inserted in the satellite Hotspot device.
The new mobile bundle ‘AnA Emirati’ is designed to provide connectivity to those customers who spend their time outdoors in the desert or at sea. It provides them with a highly affordable alternate connectivity solution in the remote locations.
Khaled Elkhouly, Chief consumer officer at Etisalat, said
“Etisalat has always been at the forefront in providing advanced and fast-speed connectivity across the UAE’s populated regions. Now, with our new integrated plan – the first in the world, and in partnership with Thuraya Telecommunications, we have the UAE’s adventure lovers covered or anyone for that matter, when they head out in any location with limited GSM connectivity.
Our new satellite bundles can be added on to any mobile post-paid consumer tariff plan. It lets customers transform their smartphones into satellite devices, allowing them to stay in touch with their friends and families over while they are in remote locations,”