Thuraya SatSleeve satellite adaptor for the iPhone

[jfoster]

Bringing satellite connectivity to your iPhone

http://www.thuraya.com/products/voice/thuraya-satsleeve

Thuraya SatSleeve is the world's first satellite adaptor for the iPhone, providing users with easy and affordable access to mobile communication services delivered over Thuraya’s powerful satellite network. Insert your iPhone into the SatSleeve to stay connected through phone calls and SMS via satellite mode — and put the entire world within reach.

 

[knickspant]

Hmmmm...thanks, John. Are you using it? Lucie

 

[Wylieguy]

Only if he's sailing on the other side of the world.

 

[Submarino]

Thanks John! Sounds intriguing. If anyone is using this, some feedback would be good. Just looking at their website, coverage is limited to EMEA & Asia Pacific but not reaching North America west coast or Hawaii.

 

[jfoster]

There are coverage maps for most of the sat phone providers shown at the link below:

http://www.satstar.com/support/coverage-maps

Call Satstar toll free at 1-877-589-9800
or +1-919-575-4600 Outside USA
(Mon thru Fri 8am – 5pm Eastern)
[email protected]


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