Global Plus Ltd

Thuraya XT

Thuraya XT is the only satellite phone in the world to meet the industry’s highest criteria for splash resistance, dust resistance and shock proofing. Combining the reliability of its unparalleled phone functionality, with the dependability of Thuraya’s superior network, Thuraya XT ensures you stay close.

Rugged design

Built to exacting standards and using the latest durable polycarbonates for the outside case, it is quite simply, the most durable satellite phone in the market. Thuraya XT’s IP54/ IK03 rating is a globally recognised standard from the International Electrotechnical Commission, meaning it is splash resistant, dust resistant and shock-proofed.

Dependable battery life

Thuraya XT’s durable battery provides up to 6 hours talk-time and up to 80 hours standby time.

Glare resistant display

For easy readability in direct sunlight , no matter how bright the conditions are.

Internet-on-the-go

The handset’s GmPRS capability means you can easily send/ receive emails and browse the web with your laptop or PC from anywhere.

Features

  • Satellite telephony
  • IP54 / IK03 standard
  • Glare – resistant display with high contrast menu for easy readability in direct sunlight
  • Advanced omni-directional antenna ensures an uninterrupted signal during non-stationary calls, offering a ‘walk and talk’ experience
  • GPS functionality for way point navigation
  • Messaging via SMS, email and fax
  • Battery – saving technology – brightness sensor for the display to reduce battery consumption
  • Organizer including calendar, world time and alarm functions
  • Perfectly balanced size – to – weight ratio
  • User – friendly menu structure with fast access to functions

 

Satellite Phone Comparison

  Iridium Extreme Iridium 9555 Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro Thuraya XT
Size 140 x 60 x 27 mm 143 x 55 x 30 mm 170 x 54 x 39 mm 128 x 53 x 26.5 mm
Weight 247 g 266 g 279 g 193 g
Display Glare-Resistant LCD Display Glare-Resistant LCD Display Monochrome Display Glare-Resistant Color Display
Antenna Design Retractable Omni-Directional Antenna Retractable Omni-Directional Antenna Fold-Out Directional Antenna Retractable Omni-Directional Antenna
Durability Specifications Military Grade (MIL-STD 810F) n/a n/a IK 03 (for shock)
Ingress Protection Dust proof, jet water resistant (IP65) n/a Dust resistant, splash resistant (IP54) Dust resistant, splash resistant (IP54)
Network        
Network 66 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites orbiting 485 miles from earth   66 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites orbiting 485 miles from earth   3 Geostationary (GEO) satellites in fixed orbit 22,000 miles from earth   2 Geostationary (GEO) satellites in fixed orbit 22,000 miles from earth  
Coverage Global, pole-to-pole coverage Global, pole-to-pole coverage Coverage over 3 regions Coverage over 2 regions
Mobility Talk and move freely 66 Low Earth Orbit satellites overhead   Talk and move freely 66 Low Earth Orbit satellites overhead   Talk with regional mobility limitations  3 Geostationary satellites in fixed location  Talk with regional mobility limitations  2 Geostationary satellites in fixed locations 
User Experience        
Phone Registration Network registration Network registration Requires GPS fix and network registration Requires GPS fix and network registration
Time to Power-on and Make a Phone Call Under 30 seconds Under 30 seconds* 72-120 seconds** Up to 1 minute
Ability to Receive Incoming Phone Calls Capable of incoming call notification if antenna extended or retracted Capable of incoming call notification if antenna extended or retracted Capable of incoming call notification only if antenna is extended Capable of incoming call notification if antenna extended or retracted
Ability to Send/Receive SMS Messages Supported Supported Supported Supported
Ability to Connect to Laptop and Send/Receive Data Supported Supported Supported Supported
Ability to Connect and Utilize Laptop and Smartphones Supported via USB cable and Wi-Fi accessory (Iridium AxcessPoint) Supported via USB cable and Wi-Fi accessory (Iridium AxcessPoint) Not Supported Not Supported
Location Based Services (LBS)
  • Share location via SMS
  • Online tracking via SBD
  • Programmable SOS button
n/a
  • Share location via SMS
  • GPS helper function
  • Thuraya SOS

Competitor data publicly sourced.Iridium bears no responsibility for the accuracy of publicly sourced data.
* Data sourced from Frost & Sullivan Report, September 2010.
** Data sourced from TelAstra Report, November 2010.