A Thuraya satellite phone, which gives customers the ability to access data and voice services in remote locations. Photo: Intermetica

[Via Satellite 04-28-2014] Thuraya signed an agreement with Western Union to start offering top-up prepaid SIM balances to satellite phone users through Western Union’s QuickPay service. This new method will allow Thuraya customers to reload their pre-paid SIM cards with no additional fees.

This service will be available to Thuraya customers at participating Western Union agent locations, which will include the majority of the more than 200 countries and territories in which Western Union provides services.