Thuraya brings Satellite Communications Indoors

Abu Dhabi, July 7, 2010 (WAM) - Thuraya has unveiled a specialised suite of solutions aimed at offering all the functionality of satellite communication, indoors. The technology will banish the myth that satellite communications are an outdoor offering, Thuraya's range of products is specifically designed for indoor use, says a company statement.
Compatible with Thuraya XT, the world's toughest satellite handheld, the portfolio includes a Fixed Docking Unit (FDU), Fixed Phone and Indoor Repeaters. Built in consideration of Thuraya's key market segments consisting of government, oil and gas, mining, construction, NGOs and maritime, the holistic offerings allow instant set-up of remote offices in areas where there is little or no terrestrial coverage.
"Thuraya's latest offerings introduce the market-leading functionality and communications expertise for which Thuraya has become known, into a fixed environment, further extending our capabilities and enhancing the solutions available to our consumers. Supported by high-performance antennas to ensure constant connectivity to our robust network, Thuraya's Indoor Solutions raise the bar in the SatCom industry," said Thuraya's Director of Product Management, Rashid Baba. - Emirates News Agency, WAM