With the Optus Thuraya Satellite Service and the dual-mode GSM/Satellite phone, you can get coverage right across Australia with line of sight to the Thuraya satellite. Utilising sophisticated mobile satellite technology, the Optus Thuraya Satellite Service allows access to a range of portable voice, products and services.
With the Thuraya SG-2520 Dual Mode (Satellite & GSM) phone, you now have the flexibility to use your phone in GSM or satellite mode.
or visit your nearest participating store.
Features of the Optus Thuraya Satellite Service include:
- Coverage - The service allows you to make and receive calls across
Australia within line of sight to the Thuraya satellite.and up to 200kms out to
sea, as well as extending throughout the Thuraya coverage area. See coverage here.
- Flexibility - Satellite telephony offers mobility and a choice to
stay connected, even in areas where terrestrial and GSM connections are
unavailable.
- Convenience - go even further with seamless border to border
satellite telecommunications extending into Asia, Middle East, Europe and
Africa.
- Functionality - Offering satellite voice, SMS and GPS
Getting Connected
To get connected with Optus Thuraya Satellite Service, you will need a Thuraya Dual Mode satellite phone, satellite SIM card and an eligible Personal Optus GSM Mobile plan with the Optus Thuraya Satellite Service.
Thuraya Dual Mode Satellite Phone
The Thuraya SG-2520 dual mode phone is the latest in mobile satellite technology. You’ll get the best of both worlds with the choice to use satellite services, or GSM networks when you’re in Optus GSM network coverage areas.
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Mobile Plans & Rates
The Optus Thuraya Satellite Service ($50 a month inc. GST), when attached with any Personal Optus GSM Mobile Plan allows you make and receive calls across Australia. GSM calls will be charged as per the nominated rate plan, and satellite calls charged at the Thuraya satellite rates below.
Personal GSM Mobile Plans
Thuraya Satellite Rates:
| GSM Mode |
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| GSM calls charges as per the nominated Personal Optus GSM Mobile plans |
| Satellite Mode | |
|---|---|
| National Calls (calls made & received) |
65c per 30 secs |
| International & other Satellite Calls | $3.25 per 30 secs |
| Flagfall | 40c |
| SMS | 50c per message (no charge for receiving SMS) |
| Data | 9c per KB charged in 10KB increments |
Thuraya SG-2520 pricing (handset payments per month)
| Plan | 24 month contract |
12 month contract |
| 'yes' Timeless $129 | $20 | $70 |
| 'yes' Timeless $99 when you take the $14.99 Mobile Internet Plan | $25 | $75 |
| 'yes' Timeless $119 | $25 | $75 |
| 'yes' $79 Cap | $30 | $80 |
| 'yes' $49 Cap | $35 | $85 |
| 'yes' $19 Cap | $48 | $98 |
For handset pricing on other plans, please contact your nearest participating store.
Minimum total cost for the Optus Thuraya Satellite Service over 12 or 24 months consists of the sum of: the monthly access fee of $50 for the Optus Thuraya Satellite service (which is on a month to month basis) plus the monthly access fee of your chosen Optus GSM Mobile plan plus the applicable monthly handset repayment charge, over 12 or 24 months (depending on the plan selected).
Thuraya Satellite Network Coverage
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Important Information
Minimum total cost for the Optus Thuraya Satellite Service over 12 or 24
months consists of the sum of: the monthly access fee of $50 for the Optus
Thuraya Satellite service (which is on a month to month basis) plus the monthly
access fee of your chosen Optus GSM Mobile plan plus the applicable monthly
handset repayment charge, over 12 or 24 months (depending on the plan
selected).
Optus Thuraya Satellite Service: 1. Satellite service is not
guaranteed in any location even while in coverage area. 2. Satellite
calls require clear line of sight to a Thuraya satellite. Obstructions such as
buildings, heavy tree coverage, mountains, bridges, overpasses and garages may
restrict the signal. 3. To use the Thuraya Satellite Service, you must
have International Roaming activated. 4. Emergency Dialling cannot
operate across in satellite mode without the relevant SIM card in the handset.
5. Optus Thuraya satellite handsets cannot dial Emergency Services while
the keypad is locked. 6. Emergency Dialling may not operate everywhere
overseas in satellite mode (as per international roaming) 7. Satellite
calling requires Australian area code for local landline numbers, eg 02 for a
NSW number. 8. Receiving SMS is not available in satellite mode from
other Australian carriers, eg Telstra, 3, Vodafone. Receiving SMS is not
guaranteed from other satellite or international operators. 9. Sending
SMS to other satellite phone services such as Iridium or Inmarsat is not
guaranteed. 10. Satellite to satellite calls cannot restrict Calling
Line Identification. 11. GPRS and MMS are not available in satellite
mode. 12. Mobile Internet Browsing, Video calling, 1900 services, Optus
Zoo, MyZooNow, Premium SMS(PSMS), Restricted Access (RA) services, Push To Talk
(PTT), Mobile IM, TrueLocal, 3G or dual band services are not available in
satellite mode. 13. The Thuraya handset does not support Push To Talk
(PTT), MMS, Optus Zoo, MyZooNow, Mobile Internet Browsing, Mobile IM,
TrueLocal, Video Calling, Optus 3G or dual band services 14. Satellite
calls and flagfalls are excluded from all promotions such as ‘yes’ time.
15. The Coverage Satisfaction Guarantee (CSG) promotion is not available
to customers connecting to the Optus Thuraya Satellite Service. 16.
For coverage details please see www.optus.com.au/coverage. This
offer is available while stocks last and may expire or be withdrawn at anytime
without notice. For full Terms and Conditions see www.optus.com.au/sfoa.
Information correct as at 5 August, 2009. These offers may expire or be
withdrawn at anytime. SingTel Optus Pty Limited ABN 90 052 833 208.