Thuraya, a major provider of mobile satellite services launched its Thuraya IP Starter Package offering users high-speed mobile satellite broadband. Specifically designed for occasional users of the Thuraya IP service, the package is an ideal and economic solution for mobile, always-on, connectivity.

The Thuraya IP Starter Package is a flexible entry level package with a low activation fee as well as low monthly charges and pay-as-you-go billing. Customers looking for more affordable and flexible options can now access the competitive broadband solution with ease and on demand. Additional benefits of the Thuraya IP Starter Package include charging based on usage (per megabyte) and its accessibility to both pre-paid and post-paid users.

Thuraya IP is the world’s smallest satellite broadband solution, incorporating speeds of up to 444kbps. It is an A5 size terminal, weighing just 1.3kg, requires no software installation and is truly a plug-and-play device. Thuraya IP is ideal for single users using bandwidth-hungry applications such as transmission of live video and videoconferencing, as well as for teams who need to set up a mobile office.

Rashid Ahmad Baba, Thuraya’s Product Management Manager, said “Thuraya IP Starter Package now makes the next generation satellite terminal more accessible to users around the world. With its low pricing structures, our aim is to attract additional end-users who demand a user-friendly, plug-and-play mobile satellite solution at affordable monthly charges.”

The launch of Thuraya IP Starter Package reaffirms the Company’s growing position in mobile satellite broadband solutions. Since the launch of Thuraya IP there has been healthy demand for the satellite modem, which utilizes ‘always on’ technology.