Thuraya
finalizes
plans
for
next
generation
constellation
8
September,
2016
Leading
mobile
satellite
services
(MSS)
operator
Thuraya
Telecommunications
Company
today
confirmed
it
has
finalized
its
next
generation
constellation
plans,
and
is
set
to
deliver
a
unique,
multidimensional
program
of
expansion
and
diversification.
Building
on
its
strong
track
record
for
product
innovation
and
convergence,
lead
positioning
in
the
EMEA
market
and
growing
presence
in
Asia,
Thuraya
will
extend
its
geographical
reach,
move
into
new
market
sectors
and
launch
new
services
and
devices.
Thuraya’s
L-band
network
will
undergo
extensive
evolution.
While
continuity
is
assured
with
both
existing
satellites
Thuraya-2
and
Thuraya-3
continuing
to
operate
as
planned,
the
current
satellite
footprint
will
be
enhanced
significantly
with
the
planned
launch
of
next
generation
satellites
from
2020.
Thuraya’s
next
generation
system
will
focus
on
delivering
high
mobility
services
in
core
and
new
markets.
These
will
be
complemented
with
High
Throughput
Satellite
(HTS)
services
for
bandwidth-hungry
applications
in
land,
maritime
and
aeronautical
markets.
The
constellation
will
be
supported
by
highly
advanced
platforms
for
the
provision
of
“new
wave”
IoT
and
content
services,
with
multicasting
and
broadcasting
capabilities.
This
will
enable
Thuraya
to
address
new
growth
markets
requiring
the
mobility,
capability
and
coverage
that
is
uniquely
available
through
L-band
or
HTS
services,
or
in
many
instances
through
a
combination
of
both.
Samer
Halawi,
Chief
Executive
Officer
of
Thuraya,
said:
“Thuraya
will
become
the
provider
of
choice
for
unified
connectivity
through
an
extensive
program
of
expansion
and
diversification.
Unrivalled
and
uncompromised
new
generation
L-band
and
complementary
HTS
form
the
basis
from
which
we
will
aim
to
innovate,
disrupt,
and
redefine.
Our
portfolio
will
transform
Thuraya
into
a
one-stop
shop
for
L-band,
HTS,
IoT
and
GSM.
New
markets
are
now
accessible
to
us,
and
new
technological
capabilities
will
deliver
an
unparalleled
portfolio
of
mobile
products,
applications
and
services.”
Thuraya
has
already
achieved
a
substantial
turnaround
of
business
performance
while
operating
within
its
current
sphere
of
operations.
Its
team
has
overcome
obstacles
of
limited
coverage,
legacy
issues,
and
a
challenging
market,
to
consistently
outperform
the
MSS
industry
from
2011
to
2015.
Thuraya’s
future
proposition
allows
it
to
present
next
generation
plans
against
the
backdrop
of a
distinctive
and
unique
set
of
core
strengths
that
demonstrate
an
understanding
of
growing
and
future
trends.
Convergence
is a
notable
example,
and
the
integration
of
terrestrial
and
satellite
communications
is
already
well
established
at
Thuraya.
With
more
than
360
roaming
agreements
with
mobile
network
operators
around
the
world,
end-users
already
use
devices
interchangeably
both
on
Thuraya’s
satellite
network
and
on
GSM
networks
worldwide.
Building
upon
its
acknowledged
reputation
for
innovation,
Thuraya
has
developed
a
roadmap
for
the
launch
of
new
and
innovative
devices,
terminals
and
modules,
designed
for
enterprise,
government
and
consumer
markets.
Thuraya
has
already
demonstrated
a
clear
understanding
of
the
value
for
end
users
of
easy,
convenient
access
to
satellite
connectivity.
The
creation
of
the
Thuraya
SatSleeve
introduced
the
Bring-Your-Own-Device
concept
to
the
satellite
industry,
for
instance,
reflecting
both
an
appreciation
of
the
demand
for
consumer-focused
devices
and
an
ability
to
offer
products
outside
the
traditional
range.
This
approach
is
also
reflected
in
recent
developments
and
partnerships
in
consumer
wearables
technology,
and
is
reinforced
by a
unique
and
innovative
distribution
model
that
is
augmented
by
online
retail
channel
agreements.
Having
prepared
and
finalized
its
next
generation
plans
with
global
management
consultancy
A.T.
Kearney,
Thuraya
is
now
in
the
process
of
appointing
a
financial
adviser
to
begin
its
fundraising
activities.
Discussions
are
already
in
progress
with
a
number
of
potential
strategic
investors
who
are
interested
in
the
unique
capability
Thuraya
has
to
offer.
“We
are
preparing
for
focused
and
sustained
growth,
new
market
opportunities
and
exciting
new
sectors,”
Halawi
said.
“We
have
laid
the
foundations
in
recent
years
from
which
to
build
a
considerably
larger
and
stronger
business
for
the
future.
The
true
potential
of
Thuraya
can
now
be
unleashed.
Ours
is a
unique
approach,
with
a
powerful
combination
of
continuity
and
expansion.
Meanwhile,
our
plan
for
the
next
few
years
is
to
pave
the
way
for
transition,
ahead
of
launches
from
2020,
whilst
continuing
to
serve
our
current
customers
with
state-of-the-art
connectivity
solutions.
We
are
excited
at
the
prospect
of
being
able
to
demonstrate
the
full
extent
of
what
we
can
achieve.”
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