Thuraya releases a new generation version of its XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone. Photo: Thuraya

Thuraya is releasing a new generation version of its XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone. It is a dual-mode, dual-SIM satellite-cellular phone that allows users to move in and out of terrestrial coverage and seamlessly connect regardless of their location. The Thuraya XT-PRO DUAL will be available from mid-December 2023 onwards, and pre-orders are open via Thuraya’s service partners. Thuraya announced the new model on Dec. 13.

Thuraya XT-PRO DUAL has been developed to meet the needs of a growing market and was upgraded to support terrestrial 4G LTE networks for flexible connectivity. Catering for users in harsh environments, the ingress protection was increased to the IP65/IK05 standard, which makes the phone dust- and water-resistant as well as shockproof. Thuraya is targeting the XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone to sectors such as first responders, but also for officials managing disaster relief efforts as well as border controls and coast guards. Other sectors targeted include oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure development.

“Coupling our advanced technology with a robust satellite network spanning more than 150 countries, this handset offers us a unique competitive advantage that enables our customers to freely move in and out of terrestrial coverage areas where they can use GSM when available, and switch to satellite whenever they are out of GSM coverage,” Ali Al Hashemi, group CEO of Yahsat, said in a statement.