Thuraya
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Thuraya (Arabic: الثريا, Gulf Arabic pron.: [ɐθ.θʊˈrɑj.jɐ]; from the Arabic name for the constellation of the Pleiades, Thurayya)[1] is a United Arab Emirates-based regional mobile-satellite service (MSS) provider. The company operates two geosynchronous satellites and provides telecommunications coverage in more than 161 countries in Europe, the Middle East, North, Central and East Africa, Asia and Australia.[2] Thuraya's L-band network delivers voice and data services.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Mobile-satellite services |
Founded | 1997; 27 years ago (1997) |
Headquarters | United Arab Emirates |
Owners | Al Yah Satellite Communications |
Website | www |
Thuraya is the mobile satellite services subsidiary of Yahsat, a global satellite operator based in the United Arab Emirates, fully owned by Mubadala Investment Company.[citation needed] The geostationary nature of the service implies high round trip times from satellite to earth leading to a noticeable lag being present during voice calls.