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Thuraya XT-PRO Universally professional Frequently Asked Questions May 2015...
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What is the difference between the Thuraya XT-PRO and the Thuraya XT-LITE? The Thuraya XT-PRO is a feature-rich satellite phone which provides multiple supplementary functions, whereas the Thuraya XT-LITE is a scaled-down version that provides basic satellite services like calls and SMS in satellite mode.
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Can I use a GSM SIM card in the Thuraya XT-PRO? The Thuraya XT-PRO can be used with a GSM SIM card in satellite roaming mode if the GSM operator has a roaming agreement with Thuraya. Currently Thuraya has about 360 GSM roaming partners worldwide in more than 160 countries. Please check with your local GSM SIM card provider for the latest roaming charges.
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IK05 standard: Shock proof. Phone can withstand impact of up to 0.7 joule. 11. What are the specifications of the display? The Thuraya XT-PRO has a 2.4 inch (6.1 cm) hardened Gorilla Glass® display with 320 x 240 pixels, which makes it the biggest screen on any satellite phone.
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15. What safety features does the Thuraya XT-PRO have? The XT-PRO has a dedicated SOS button which is easy to use in times of distress. Even when the phone is switched off, simply press and hold the SOS button for 3 seconds. This starts the phone and triggers the emergency service (call and/or SMS) to any pre-programmed number.
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Thuraya XT-PRO Universally professional Frequently Asked Questions 23. When using the SOS or tracking function, what are the format specifications on the receiving side? The XT-PRO sends the coordinates in the following formats: Coordinate format Tracking DD.ddddd WP/F0 aaaaaaaaaaaa Lat X xx.xxxxx deg Lon X xxx.xxxxx deg Alt xxxxxm xxxKm/h yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Z DD/MM/SS.ss...
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25. In which countries can I use the Thuraya XT-PRO? Thuraya XT-PRO can be used across the Thuraya network covering more than 160 countries or two-thirds of the globe in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Please look up our coverage map for more information.
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Thuraya XT-PRO Universally professional Thuraya Coverage Map Service available Service possible P.O. Box. 410095, Dubai. United Arab Emirates. www.cygnustelecom.com info@cygnustelecom.com Tel: +971 (4) 452 6633, Fax: +971 (4) 452 6644 /cygnustel /cygnustelecom /cygnustelecom...
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