Optus Thuraya Service & Satellite Plans
Satellite only phone &amp Satellite phone numbers (0145)

A satellite phone and GPS, providing mobile satellite coverage for voice, fax and data right across Australia and extending into the Thuraya coverage area covering nearly two thirds of the globeDiscliamer 1.

For further flexibility, the dual mode SG-2520 integrates satellite, GPS and GSM in one device. Allowing users to make calls on the Optus GSM network and the Thuraya satellite network with the one phone & SIM card.

An Optus Thuraya Satellite Plan means you receive a dedicated satellite phone number starting with 0145 instead of 04. This means you don’t pay to receive calls.

What you get:
  • Satellite Only OR Dual Mode GSM / Satellite handset
  • Optus Thuraya SIM with Satellite phone number (prefix 0145)
  • Rate plan suited towards primarily using the satellite service

Thuraya XT - Ruggerdised Handset

Satellite Only

Thuraya XT

  • Worlds toughest satellite phone
  • Ruggerdised for the harshest of environments
  • Splash and dust resistant (IP54 Rated)
  • Glare resistant screen
  • Enhanced built-in GPS(SMS your location)
  • Check Thuraya Satellite coverage

View Specifications

Size: 128 x 53 x 26.5 mm (HxWxD)
Weight: 193g
Screen Display: Advanced outdoor 262K colours
Phone Memory: 32MB phone memory
Built-In Camera: No
Supported Formats: SMS
Connectivity: USB
Works in: L-Band Satellite
GmPRS* Satellite: - Downstream: up to 60 Kbps
- Upstream: up to 15 Kbps
Battery Life: Talk time: up to 6 hrs^
Standby time: up to 80 hrs^
High Penetrating Alert Feature: Yes
Operating System: VXWORKS
* Check with Customer Service regarding availability & network configuration

^ Depends on phone usage

 

Thuraya SO-2510

Satellite Only

Thuraya SO-2510

View Specifications

Size: 118 x 53 x 19 mm (HxWxD)
Weight: 130g
Screen Display: 218 x 128 pixels, 65k colours, 1.5 inch
Phone Memory: 32MB phone memory
Built-In Camera: No
Supported Formats: SMS, MMS*, GmPRS*, CS Fax & Data*
Connectivity: USB
Works in: L-Band Satellite
GmPRS* Satellite: - Downstream: up to 60 Kbps
- Upstream: up to 15 Kbps
Battery Life: Talk time: up to 2.4 hrs^
Standby time: up to 40 hrs^
High Penetrating Alert Feature: Yes
Operating System: VXWORKS
* Check with Customer Service regarding availability & network configuration

^ Depends on phone usage

 

Thuraya SG-2520

Satellite & GSM

Thuraya SG-2520

View Specifications

Size: 138 x 53 x 18 mm (HxWxD)
Weight: 180g
Screen Display: 176 x 220 pixels, 262k colours, 1.9 inch
Memory: 128MB phone memory; SD slot
Built-In Camera: 1.3 MP Camera
Supported Formats: SMS, MMS*, GPRS & GmPRS*, CS Fax & Data*
Connectivity: Bluetooth / USB / IR
Works in: GSM Tri-band900/1800/1900 MHz L-Band Satellite
GPRS Satellite mode*: - Downstream: up to 60 Kbps
- Upstream: up to 15 Kbps
GSM mode: - Downstream: up to 85.6 Kbps
- Upstream: up to 42.8 Kbps
Battery Life: Talk Time: up to 2.4 hrs^ (Sat), up to 4 hrs^ (GSM)
Standby time: up to 40 hrs^ (Sat), up to 75 hrs^ (GSM)

Heavy Duty Battery
Talk Time: up to 4 hrs^ (Sat), up to 8 hrs^ (GSM)
Standby time: up to 80 hrs^ (Sat), up to 120 hrs^ (GSM)
High Penetrating Alert Feature: Yes
Operating System: WinCE 4.2
* Check with Customer Service regarding availability & network configuration

^ Depends on phone usage


Thuraya Satellite Plans

The Optus Thuraya Service allows you, when selected with a Thuraya Satellite Plan below, to make and receive calls right across Australia with line of sight to the Thuraya Satellite. GSM calls will be charged as per the nominated rate plan, and Satellite calls charged at the Thuraya Satellite rates.

Thuraya Satellite Plans

Satphone Subsidy

The Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme is available to approved applicants who live, work or operate a business in an area not served by Terrestrial 3G or GSM mobile networks in all states and territories. The Scheme provides eligible applicants with a one-off subsidy of up to $1000 (inc GST) towards the purchase of a mobile satellite phone. Subsidy scheme is open until 30 June, 2013 (conditions apply).

For more information about the scheme, please contact your registered Optus Mobile Satellite Dealer or please visit The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) website on http://www.dbcde.gov or call 1800 674 058.

Where Can I Buy the Optus Thuraya Service with a Satellite Rate Plan?

Call 1800 500 269 or Visit Us for details

To operate your Optus Thuraya Mobile Satellite Telephone in Satellite Mode, clear line of sight to the Thuraya satellite needs to be established. Check with your point of sale or customer service on availability of fax & data.
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