[SatNews] Major customers in Libya will now be able to enjoy Thuraya’s post-paid mobile satellite handheld services — this comes after the signing of a commercial agreement between the mobile satellite operator and Al Jeel Al Jadeed, a firm specializing in satellite communications.

Furthermore, Al Jeel Al Jadeed, which is a subsidiary to Libya Post Telecom and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) that replaces General Post and Telecommunications Company (GPTC), has been assigned as a distributor of Thuraya IP and Marine services, which will be promoted to vertical markets in Libya. Al Jeel Al Jadeed will be focusing on targeting large corporate organizations which form their main customer base. Thuraya’s handheld pre-paid services have been available in Libya since 2002 and the introduction of post-paid services is an expansion of the Company’s offerings.