How does Thuraya dual mode feature work?
With your Thuraya phone and Thuraya SIM, you can make calls via satellite from anywhere within the coverage area. You also have the option of roaming from Thuraya into a local GSM operator given that Thuraya has established a roaming agreement with your local GSM operator. With your Thuraya phone and GSM SIM, you will be automatically accessing your local GSM operator’s network. Hence, your calls will be billed on your normal GSM bill. You also have the option to roam into Thuraya’s network to access satellite services given that Thuraya has already established a roaming agreement with your local GSM operator. With a GSM phone and a Thuraya SIM, you will be roaming from Thuraya into your local GSM operator network given that Thuraya has already established a roaming agreement with your local GSM operator. Nevertheless, it will be impossible to access Thuraya services through your GSM phone because Thuraya phones have special equipment that makes communication with the satellite possibl
