“As this is going to be a challenging trip I had to be careful in my selection of a communication partner. I researched and read a lot about several satcom products and was impressed with Thuraya. The IP data solution and the XT handheld prove to be the ultimate choice from amongst other available satellite solutions in the market,” said Mr. Mooney.
He also added that since his journey involves high temperatures and a moist atmosphere he is in need of solutions that are tough and perform well in a marine environment. “The XT handheld is very dependable at sea. While using it I do not have to worry about access to the network or the inability of the phone to operate when it is splashed with water. The design of the phone is ideal for emergency situations because even when the antenna is stowed I can still be notified when someone tries to call me,” he said.
The first leg of Mr. Mooney’s journey will involve him rowing from Cape Verde to New York. He will then ship his boat to Djibouti from where he will sail onto Abu Dhabi.
Thuraya IP is the world’s smallest satellite broadband solution that is uniquely A-5 sized making it highly portable and compact. It is based on a comfortable plug and play system and supported by a congestion-free network. For high quality service at cost-effective rates it is the only satellite broadband solution that offers asymmetric streaming allowing customers to select different upload and download speeds.
Thuraya XT is branded the world’s toughest satellite phone due to its robust features. It provides reliable walk and talk mobile communications as a result of its omni-directional antenna. The handheld has the fastest data service and is the only satellite phone to provide GPS waypoint navigation.