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Thuraya launches SatSleeve for Android
January 15, 2014
Thuraya launched the latest edition of the Thuraya SatSleeve
designed for Android-based smartphones. Compatible with the
Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4, the new game-changing product allows
Samsung Galaxy users to turn their own smartphone into a
satellite phone to make phone calls, send SMS messages and
access apps via Thuraya’s satellite network when they are unable
to connect to a terrestrial GSM
network.
The Thuraya SatSleeve eliminates the need for carrying a
separate satellite phone. Users only need to dock their Android
smartphone into the Thuraya SatSleeve and operate it normally
via the Thuraya Satellite network. Its built-in SOS button
allows users to call one predefined number even without their
smartphone attached. Additionally, users can send SMS messages,
send and receive email, and access popular social media and
instant messaging apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and
WhatsApp, among others.
Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya, said:
“This latest release of the
SatSleeve illustrates Thuraya’s focus on market needs by
addressing the installed base of Android devices and enables us
to provide easy access to satellite services for our Android
customers. Thuraya is progressively working to provide our users
with flexible choices for their satellite communication needs
when they are travelling or working from areas unserved by
terrestrial networks. Whether our customers need connectivity
through voice or data services, we are there to keep them
connected.”
“The launch of the SatSleeve for Android demonstrates Thuraya’s
ability to deliver marketdriven products to reach even more
end-users. The lines between MSS and consumer technology sector
are blurring and we are proud to lead this change,” said Alex
Lachner, Senior Product Manager, Voice Services at Thuraya.
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