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October 15th, 2012

Thuraya... This Spot Is Hot! (SATCOM)


[SatNews] Thuraya Telecommunications Company has announced the launch of its...

...Thuraya XT-Hotspot product. Building upon the success of its Thuraya XT handheld, the XT-Hotspot is a pocket-size router that creates a Wi-Fi zone for multiple users to connect smartphones, laptops, and tablets to the Internet via Thuraya’s mobile satellite network. The XT-Hotspot is the only Wi-Fi router on the market offering a plug and play solution enabling easy and affordable internet access with the fastest satellite data speeds on a handheld of up to 60kbps in the most remote of areas.


The XT-Hotspot uses the GmPRS connection of the Thuraya XT handset, which supports faster connection speeds of up to 60kbps, as opposed to9.6 kbps currently offered on the market. The router creates a Wi-Fi zone of up to 30 meters, where multiple users can simultaneously access the internet seamlessly from their laptops or smartphones. It is a compact battery-powered device ideal for users from diverse sectors including NGOs, Government, Energy and Media.