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SatSleeve for iPhone

Transform your iPhone into a satellite smartphone

Size138 x 69 x 20 mm (h x w x d)
Weight (Main unit)178 g (with battery)
Weight (5/5s Adaptor)49 g
Battery3.7V Li-ion, 2440 mAh

Features

The perfect blend of mobility and simplicity, the Thuraya SatSleeve is the smartest, fastest and simplest way to transform your iPhone into a satellite smartphone. An industry first, the Thuraya SatSleeve provides access to phone calls, emails, instant messages and popular social media apps in satellite mode, across 161 countries across Thuraya’s coverage network.

This product is no longer available. The latest versions are Thuraya SatSleeve Plus and Thuraya SatSleeve Hotspot that are compatible with iPhones and Android phones.

Calls and text messages in satellite mode

Expand the horizons of your iPhone and use it in satellite mode across whenever there is no terrestrial network available.

Email on the go

Access emails in satellite mode, no matter where you are.

Take your favorite Apps with you

Use your favorite Apps such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and many more, so you can chat and update your profile in places that are beyond terrestrial network reach.

Compatibility with the iPhone

Add a reliable satellite connection to your iPhone, wherever you go. The SatSleeve App is available as a free download from the Apple App Store.

User-friendliness

Simply dock your iPhone into the SatSleeve to enjoy satellite connectivity. Available in 12 languages, the user-friendly SatSleeve App allows you to easily integrate your iPhone address book for satellite calls and messages with the swipe of your fingers.

Enhanced safety features

Thuraya SatSleeve comes equipped with an Emergency Call button, allowing you to make an emergency phone call to one predefined number even without your iPhone docked.

Supported by the most robust and powerful satellite network

Thuraya’s satellite network is renowned for having the most reliable satellite coverage that covers approximately 161 countries or two-thirds of the globe. With the high penetration alerting capability (HPA), Thuraya SatSleeve enables you to receive a call notification even with the satellite antenna stowed, keeping you connected at all times.

Changeable smartphone adaptors

Different smartphone adaptors for the SatSleeve provide you with the flexibility to use the SatSleeve with recent smartphone models.

Built-in compression

To increase the speed when loading websites, the SatSleeve for iPhone can be used with 3 different access points (APNs). Select either high compression (no images will be downloaded for fastest website loading), low compression (images will be compressed), or no compression (full website content will be loaded). Depending on your requirements, select the most suitable APN in the GmPRS settings on your Thuraya SatSleeve.

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Sectors

This product is available for the following sectors

Accessories

Car Charger

Charge your Thuraya SatSleeve using standard 12V car cigarette lighter socket.

Solar Charger

Charge your Thuraya SatSleeve anytime and anywhere with our multi-functional portable solar charger.

Spare Travel Charger with 4 plugs (EU/UK/CN/AUS)

Charge your SatSleeve almost anywhere in the world.

Spare Adaptor for iPhone 5/5s

Changing your smartphone? No problem, just get a new smartphone adaptor for your SatSleeve!

Spare Battery

In case of any emergency, a fully-charged spare battery is the best accessory to have.

Spare Travel Charger

Charge your SatSleeve almost anywhere in the world.

Thuraya Handsets Accessories Brochure

Update your Thuraya phone with the latest accessories. View our brochure.

Useful Information

Thuraya Online Services – Acquire your satellite services with greater convenience!

With Thuraya Online Services, you can log on to http://services.thuraya.com for a range of convenient services including checking your billing information for Prepay or Postpay accounts, and sending SMS messages online to other Thuraya handsets.

Thuraya GmPRS - Connect a PC/laptop for email and Internet access

The Thuraya XT-PRO can also be used to access emails and browse the Internet via a satellite data connection (GmPRS). There are 3 different APNs available, allowing you to choose the settings which are the most convenient for you. These available APN-names are: ‘GET’ (standard APN with no compression), ‘GETLC’ (low compression, images are being compressed), and ‘GETHC’ (high compression, images will not be downloaded to reduce website loading time).

Thuraya Recharge Services

Western Union® Quick PaySM service: Thuraya customers can now recharge pre-paid voice and data SIMs with no extra fee at over 220,000 participating Western Union agent locations. To top-up your Thuraya prepaid voice SIM card, visit a participating Western Union agent location, provide your identification and Thuraya phone number, and then re-load your prepaid SIM card with a cash payment. Family, friends and colleagues can also add pre-paid credit on behalf of a Thuraya user traveling abroad. Phone Recharge: This service enables you to acquire airtime online, using your credit card to recharge your Thuraya prepaid SIM instantly. You can also buy airtime by making a free call from your Thuraya handset. Simply dial the Thuraya toll-free number provided upon registering with FoneRecharge, and follow the voice prompts to select your recharge amount. Visit www.thurayarecharge.com to buy airtime now. Thuraya Cloud Refill: If you are a Thuraya Service Partner or distributor, you can now purchase prepaid airtime credit in bulk online and distribute it either directly to your end users or through your own distribution network.

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