Connect Telecom Signs Major Deal for Mobile Satellite Handhelds with Thuraya
20 December 2010
Connect Telecom, the international mobile and satellite telecom distributor, has procured a large quantity of Thuraya’s handhelds, including both the smartest satellite phone “SG-2520” and the toughest satellite phone “XT”.
With its established and active distribution outlets in UAE, Middle East and Hong Kong, Connect Telecom is building a greater role and reputation as a main provider of mobile satellite services and products in the region.
“Connect Telecom has good access to government and vertical markets which represents Thuraya’s target customers in line with our new strategy,” said Mr. Muiz A. Saad, Executive Manager Marketing & Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
He said Thuraya’s reach and successful penetration to vertical markets is enabled by service providers with access to those lucrative markets, such as Connect Telecom, and our quality solutions, such as the XT phone that has been designed to work reliably even in the harshest conditions.
Thuraya’s XT is the only satellite handheld that is IP54/IK03 certified making it dust, splash water and shock proof. It has the fastest data service, Waypoint navigation and a stable omni-directional antenna enabling walk and talk communications.
Thuraya handheld phones have been designed to be a step ahead of the satellite telecom industry with advanced features, sleek look and unmatched ruggedness, he added.
In his part Mr. Joachim de Jenlis, Managing Director of Connect Telecom said, “The market reputation of Thuraya’s handhelds ensures that the SG-2520 and XT handheld will ensure a rapid market roll out in key markets. The handhelds are supported by an extremely robust network which offers high-quality voice service for our customers who depend on satellite communications in the most enduring circumstances.”
He elaborated that the GPS and data services available on both phones add to the professionalism and user-friendliness of the handhelds.
Thuraya’s SG-2520 handheld is a dual mode GSM/satellite handheld that was the first to provide Bluetooth capabilities. It was branded the world’s smartest satellite handheld.
