28.07.2008
Eight Service Providers Sign up for Distributing ThurayaIP
Abu Dhabi, 28th July 2008------: Heightened interest in Thuraya’s newly launched ThurayaIP solution has culminated in the signing of eight distribution agreements for the innovative product over the last few weeks. The swift demand on ThurayaIP is indicative of its ability to meet customers’ ever growing needs for advanced data communications.
As a portable satellite-based solution, ThurayaIP is among the smallest and fastest broadband terminals in its category. With an A-5 compact size, a superior video streaming capability and speed of 444 kbps, the product is commercially making headways in satellite broadband market.
The eight service providers signing up as Thuraya’s partners in marketing and distributing the new product are: Fort Info Technology, GPTC, IEC, Indigo Airtime Ltd, NSSL, Satcom Group, Xsat Fze and Xtra-Link. These distributors have established networks and extensive expertise in telecom retail. They will cover all of Thuraya’s markets spanning Europe and Africa to the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
“The quick roll-out of almost the whole first batch of ThurayaIP was largely anticipated, due to market need and the overall quality of the product, all in size, performance and pricing aspects. The distribution chain has been upbeat and excited for its launch, which is driving the marketing momentum” said Thuraya’s CEO Mr. Yousuf Al Sayed. He also added that more distribution agreements would be signed in the near future providing ample channels for retailing ThurayaIP to the end customers. “Several segments are benefiting from this broadband solution, including oil and gas, the media, NGOs, transport firms and institutions operations in remote areas. In line with our strategy, this advanced product is aimed at the strong positioning of Thuraya in the broadband sector,” he elaborated.About Thuraya (www.thuraya.com)
Thuraya, based in the United Arab Emirates, provides cost-effective mobile satellite services in more than 140 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: Thuraia Telecommunications Co.
