International mobile satellite services operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company partnered with American mobile operator T-Mobile, USA Inc. to establish its roaming service in the US.
Thuraya's mobile service in the US began on July 12. Subscribers can now use their Thuraya mobile numbers to roam throughout T-Mobile's US network, which covers 96 percent of the American population. They can also now make and take calls as well as text messages (SMS.) T-Mobile will later enable Thuraya's GmPRS roaming service on its network.
Thuraya will also deploy its latest and the most advanced satellite phone, the Thuraya XT-DUAL, to complement its roaming service. Featuring both satellite and GSM capabilities, the handheld allows users to alternate between the Thuraya satellite network and the locally-available GSM networks. The XT-DUAL handset also supports Tri-Band GSM frequencies, allowing it to be used in the US and Canada.
Mr. Tarek Shqairat, Director of Inter-Carrier Relations, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, explained that its roaming service partnerships ensure subscribers enjoy constant coverage even in places outside the Thuraya satellite network. "With more than 350 roaming partners worldwide," Mr. Shqairat said, "Thuraya is the only satellite operator offering roaming services over GSM networks." He added that "This facility is particularly beneficial to travelers who want to remain connected all the time."
Thuraya provides satellite communications solutions to customers from more than 140 countries all across the world. Its partner, T-Mobile USA, Inc, is part of Deutsche Telecom AG, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies.
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