Satellite terminal Thuraya WE – now commercially available

The only mobile satellite and LTE terminal Thuraya WE is now released for sale and can be purchased from NBS Communications as direct service partner of Thuraya Telecommunications. The terminal was officially announced by Thuraya in 2017 and is the only device on the market that combines mobile satellite and LTE data connectivity. It allows the user to switch between LTE and satellite internet depending the coverage of terrestrial network in the location. The user has the freedom to use a SIM card of his mobile operator and to roam in Thuraya network for satellite data connection or to use a Thuraya SIM card with roaming on the LTE / 3G mobile network of local carrier.

The device is especially suitable for business users which often travel in areas with scarce or out of GSM coverage, employees in locations without coverage, for back-up communication for VIP users, for mountaineers who enjoy hiking, and all other users in remote users.

Thuraya WE is a designed for terrestrial usage. It provides data exchange up to 384Kb/s in satellite mode, voice calls, SMS, LTE and GPS positioning. The device works as a satellite / LTE WiFi hotspot, which can be provide data network to up to 10 users simultaneously. The hotspot is managed via a mobile application with an easy-to-use interface. Thuraya WE offers features, which are not supported by other satellite terminals such as smart network selection, data roaming, SMS, 3 navigation systems - GPS, Beidou and Glonass, etc.

Thuraya WE overview:

  • Single SIM card for LTE and satellite connection
  • Wi-Fi
  • Up to 10 users simultaneously
  • 30 m range
  • WPA2 encryption
  • Firewall
  • MAC filtering
  • Usage report
  • Global navigational system: GPS, Beidou & Glonass
  • Weight: 1.1 kg, size: 230mm x 197mm x 24mm
  • Durability: IP54

For detailed description of the terminal, please visit our e-shop: Thuraya WE.

 

NBS Communications team is at your service for more information, airtime plands and any other enquiries: tel. +359 52 683 366; e-mail: mss@nbs-maritime.com.