Thuraya phones are satellite phones that have been around for over two decades. They are designed to provide communication services in areas where there is no terrestrial network coverage. The phones are named after the Arabic word for “star,” and they have been instrumental in providing communication services to people in remote areas, especially in developing countries.
The origins of Thuraya phones can be traced back to the late 1990s when a group of investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other countries came together to form Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company. The company was established with the aim of providing satellite communication services to people in remote areas, especially in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.