Thuraya announces plans for next-generation constellation, allowing for massive expansion

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a mobile service provider satellite (MSS) with operations in the EMEA market, has announced plans for next-generation constellation, which will provide a multidimensional expansion and diversification program.
 
The firm plans to conduct a massive transformation on its L-band network and enhance its satellite coverage area with the launch of next-generation satellites by 2020.
 
“Thuraya become(s) the preferred provider for unified connectivity, providing a full program of expansion and diversification unmatched -- and no new-generation L-band restrictions and supplementary services HTS services are the basis on which we will seek to promote innovation, drastic changes and redefinitions,” Samer Halawi, CEO of Thuraya, said. “Our portfolio transforms Thuraya into a complete supplier for L-band, HTS, IoT and GSM. We now have access to new markets, and new technological resources provide a unique portfolio services, applications and mobile products.”
 
Thuraya has spent the last six years significantly turning around business performance -- overcoming limited coverage of obstacles, legacy issues and a market with many challenges. The company will use this as a base for future positioning.