Thuraya today launched a new edition of the Thuraya SatSleeve, with satellite adaptor for the iPhone®.

 In its commitment to make satellite communications more accessible and user-friendly, Thuraya has unveiled a new edition of the Thuraya SatSleeve, with satellite adaptor for the iPhone^®.

Billed as the world’s first and only satellite adaptor for the iPhone^®, the new allows users to make phone calls and to send SMS messages via Thuraya’s satellite network, enables them access to
emails, as well as popular social media and instant messaging apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and WhatsApp among others.

Henceforth Thuraya SatSleeve users can post news updates, chat via messaging apps with their contacts as well as send and receive email from the most remote locations in satellite mode. 

Connectikpeople has observed that, the device can be used across Thuraya’s extensive satellite network with coverage in over 140 countries.

For those who unfamiliar, the SatSleeve can be used across the Thuraya network either with a Thuraya SIM card or with a standard GSM SIM card available from 356 worldwide GSM operators across more than 160 countries. The Thuraya SatSleeve is available from all Thuraya Service Partners from September 10, 2013.