Key Features & Design
- Satellite-only calls & SMS
- Enables voice calls and text messaging via Thuraya’s L-band satellite network—ideal when terrestrial cellular service is unavailable
- Omni‑directional “walk‑and‑talk” antenna
- No alignment needed—make or receive calls on the move
- Compact & rugged build
- Measures 128 × 53 × 27 mm and weighs ~186 g, making it portable yet durable
- Battery life
- Up to 6 hours of continuous talk-time and around 80 hours on standby
- 12‑language support
- Menu available in English, Arabic, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu; optional firmware adds Simplified Chinese
Extra Features & Interfaces
- Standard handset utilities: alarms, calendar, stopwatch, world time, calculator, etc.
- Call management features: barring, diverting, conference calling, call waiting, voice mail, Closed User Groups
- External ports: USB data cable (for firmware updates), 2.5 mm headphone jack, DC power input
Coverage & Connectivity
- Global reach
- Service coverage spans over 160 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia—covering roughly two-thirds of the planet
- Always-on standby
- Can receive incoming call alerts even when the antenna is stowed
- GSM roaming
- Compatible with GSM SIMs if your mobile operator has a roaming partnership with Thuraya—about 360 such partners worldwide
In‑Box & Accessory Options
Standard package includes:
- Thuraya XT‑LITE handset
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery (≈2,680 mAh)
- Travel charger with interchangeable plugs (EU, UK, AUS, CHN)
- USB data cable, quick-start guide, multi-language user manual
Optional accessories:
- Earphones, car/solar/travel/indoor repeaters, external antennas, spare batteries, car charger
