Thuraya XT-PRO DUAL
Thuraya is one of the few companies specialized in
satellite phones. You know, those phones that work just about anywhere in the
world. It looks like Thuraya has just announced
world's first dual mode, dual SIM phone. Such a phone will allow users to
seamlessly switch between satellite and GSM communication.
The new phone is called XT-PRO DUAL and comes with a
dedicated slot for satellite communication and a second one for GSM networks.
The phone comes with a feature called “Always On,” which enables users to
alternate between calls, while remaining connected to both satellite and
terrestrial networks.
Obviously, the phone is aimed at those who travel a
lot or live in areas with limited GSM network coverage (or not at all).
Thuraya's satellite's network should cover more than 160 countries across
Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Also, the phone's GSM mode is supposed to
support most 2G and 3G bands across the world.
Thuraya also claims that the XT-PRO DUAL is
industry's first phone to feature advanced tracking capabilities based on
preset time intervals, distance traveled, and detection movement outside a
preset geofence.
Not to mention that the phone's battery should
provide up to 11 hours of talk and 100 hours of standby time. The XT-PRO DUAL
comes with an SOS emergency button and features a ruggedized shockproof, water
and dust resistant body, as well as Gorilla glass display.
