Thuraya IP Terminal- so user friendly!

We have tested the new Thuraya IP terminal, and found the results are surprisingly excellent.

It was so user friendly, no software needed to be loaded and I was connected to the internet within 5 mins of first turning it on. Now thats what we like to see!

The upload/ Download speeds are great and although there is no loading on the network everything points to Thuraya IP being able to prove the critics wrong. If anyone wants details of the test results let me know. What was really impressive is the speed at which we could switch between the different streaming classes and connections. 

We were getting 380 kbps + in standard IP class and streaming was rock solid.

ThurayaIP is ideal…

For single users using bandwidth-hungry applications, such as transmission of store and forward video, live video and video conferencing.

For small teams who need to set up a temporary office with broadband connectivity from standard to various data applications.

Corporate customers

Government agencies

Media

Non Governmental Organizations

Applications

Internet access – High speed Internet at speeds of up to 444 Kbps.

Streaming – Select guaranteed quality of service up to 384 Kbps on demand for bandwidth hungry applications like video streaming.

Remote Connectivity – Broadband access to your corporate network, for up-to-date and instant access to company and customer information.

Email – Send and receive email via the Internet or other email applications.

File transfer – Send and receive large files.

Thuraya IP- The new broadband on the block

Since the recent release of the new Thuraya IP terminal http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/neiljamieson/ThurayaIPpricingv12Read-Only-p3-3.jpg
There is a lot of speculation about how well it will perform against the Inmarsat BGAN range.
Thuraya seems more confidant that they have more capacity, and they certainly have a higher streaming rate (384kbps). There is no voice however, but with an unlimited monthly useage package why not use VOIP or even SIP???

you can have a look at it on www.dubaisatellite.com

Iridium vs. Thuraya

The Iridium 9505A handset is really functional and rugged, but bulky. It is the only phone which offers completly global coverage. The Thuraya handsets are lighter and more elegant with far more features especially the new SG-2510, which offers full dual mode GSM and satellite. Do we really need a camera though? Some say it is worth having because the phone offers GmPRS service with a 60kbps download and push mail....nothing like getting that photo sent when you are in the middle of nowhere!

Thuraya, Iridium, Inmarsat...which one is for me?

How do we decide what is the best phone, sounds so confusing....

Thuraya

Any users of the Thuraya SG 2510 got any comments on the performance of the new phone?