[SatNews] Connect Telecom, an international mobile and satellite telecom distributor, has procured a large quantity of Thuraya’s handhelds, including the SG-2520 and the XT.

With its established and active distribution outlets in UAE, Middle East and Hong Kong, Connect Telecom is building a greater role and reputation as a main provider of mobile satellite services and products in the region. Thuraya’s XT is the only satellite handheld that is IP54/IK03 certified making it dust, splash water, and shock proof, with the fastest data service, waypoint navigation, and a stable omni-directional antenna enabling walk and talk communications. Thuraya’s SG-2520 handheld is a dual mode GSM/satellite handheld that was the first to provide Bluetooth capabilities.