Thuraya
and Ground Control Expand Satcom Connectivity
Options for the US Market
July 14, 2020
Thuraya
has signed partnership agreement with the
US-based Ground Control Systems Inc. owned by
Wireless Innovations Ltd, to distribute its
products and services within the country and the
rest of the world.
Thuraya
is already a well-established brand in the
United States, working closely with leading
enterprises such as Hughes, Boeing, Viasat and
SRT Wireless. The new partnership not only helps
Ground Control customers benefit from Thuraya’s
award-winning technology but also gives them
access to its satellite communications services
in more than 160 countries across Europe, Asia,
Africa and Australasia.
Shawkat
Ahmed, Thuraya’s Chief commercial Officer said,
“We are delighted to expand the parameters of
our relationship with Ground Control to include
distribution of products and services. This
alliance is important to us as it will broaden
our reach within specific verticals. Ground
Control has a wealth of experience and
understanding of the US market, which coupled
with the strength and reliability of our
services, will enhance the connectivity
experience for customers in the region.”
For over
18 years, Ground Control has provided
specialized, end-to-end satellite communications
solutions to government, energy, maritime and
leisure sectors.
Jeff
Staples, Chief Executive Officer of Ground
Control Systems Inc. stated, “We have been
working with Thuraya for many years now and
share the same ethos and consulting approach to
help our customers find the right satellite
solution that works best for them. Our
partnership with Thuraya will concentrate on
offering broadband and voice products and
services to the US customers operating within
Thuraya coverage as well to International
customers through our UK-based affiliates -
Wireless Innovation, Rock7 and YB Tracking.”
Thuraya’s IoT and M2M
services are available in the US through its
FT2225 terminal, which works on both Thuraya and
Viasat networks. It is the only satellite
company to have more than 400 roaming agreements
with mobile network operators (MNOs) including
AT&T and T-Mobile in 178 countries.