The easiest and most flexible way to use your Thuraya satellite phone is with a pre-paid SIM card and pre-paid airtime units.
Stay connected beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks with the Thuraya Prepaid Standard SIM Card. Designed for use with compatible Thuraya satellite phones, this flexible prepaid SIM gives you access to voice calls, text messaging and satellite data services throughout the Thuraya coverage area.
With no monthly contract or ongoing subscription commitment, you can simply purchase airtime when required, making it an ideal choice for occasional travellers, remote workers, expeditions, emergency preparedness and anyone who needs dependable communications in areas with limited or unavailable terrestrial coverage.
The SIM can be topped up using Thuraya prepaid airtime, allowing you to manage your usage and costs while keeping your satellite phone ready for your next journey. Please ensure sufficient airtime is added and the SIM remains within its validity period to maintain an active service.
The easiest and most flexible way to use your Thuraya satellite phone is with a pre-paid Thuraya SIM card and pre-paid airtime vouchers. No monthly contract is required and pre-paid airtime can be used in any of the 140 countries in Thuraya's coverage zone.
Thuraya Standard SIM Card
| |
Standard |
| Validity |
30 days from first call |
| Inclusive Credit |
10 Units |
| Voice Calls to Thuraya per min |
1.19 Unit |
| Voice Calls to Band 1 per min |
1.50 Units |
| Voice Calls to Band 2 per min |
5.00 Units |
| Voice Calls to Catch All per min |
8.00 Units |
| SMS |
0.50 Units |
| GmPRS per MB |
3.50 Units |
| Renewal Fee |
39 Units |
Terms & Conditions: Standard SIM
- First call must be made within 12 months.
- If a call is not made within the first 12 months from the date of activation, the SIM will enter dormancy status and a fee of $19 will be deducted from the balance every month till call is made.
- Thuraya Prepaid Plan has a validity of 30 days from first call.
- Annual Renewal Fee: $39.00 (39 Units deducted automatically from balance on renewal date)
- Annual renewal fee is waived for heavy users (over $1500 of satellite calls per year).
- Upon expiry, account balance is reset to zero and the account enters the 365-day grace period (Incoming calls are still possible).
- If account is not refilled within the grace period, it will be deactivated and the number will be lost.
- Dormancy Fee: If there is no activity on your SIM card for 12 months+ (e.g. making a call), then a dormancy fee of $19.00 will be deducted from your SIM card. If you have a balance with less than $19.00, then the entire balance will be deducted.
- View the Thuraya Band 1 and Band 2 Countries >
- Minimum billable increment = 1 minute increments, 1 minute increments thereafter.
- Please note whilst our Thuraya SIM cards are compatible with older Hughes phones such as the 7100/7101, these are end of life and we do not offer any technical support once a SIM is active.
If the account is NOT refilled within the grace period, the entire unused balance will be reset to zero on your Thuraya SIM and the account will be permanently deactivated. Please note that upon requesting activation of your prepaid airtime you are agreeing that we can start providing your network services before the end of the usual statutory cancellation period and that by doing so, you lose your right to cancel your purchase of the prepaid airtime or request a refund. As a result, please check that you have ordered the correct airtime for your handset or terminal. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full information. This does not affect your statutory rights.
