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iPhone -> Thuraya sat phone
Looks like a sleeve that slips over your iPhone and makes it a thuraya sat phone which covers everywhere except Americas afaik.
( coverage map)
Dont what what it costs but might be handy for travellers
Introducing the Thuraya SatSleeve for iPhone
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Price is €750 in The Netherlands, plus €45 for the simcard and €85 for 80 minutes airtime. That's a lot of money. On the other hand it's cheaper than dedicated satellite phones and you have only one phone to worry about.
Edit: I saw an offer in the UK for €580, including card and airtime. I think I'll wait a bit more....
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Just bought one. It's a bit bulky, being used to a slim iPhone. Installs easily and works like a treat (in The Netherlands).
I'll update next year somewhere from Africa
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Thuraya Satsleeve for sale
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Just bought one. It's a bit bulky, being used to a slim iPhone. Installs easily and works like a treat (in The Netherlands).
I'll update next year somewhere from Africa
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Hi all,
My Thuraya Satsleeve is for sale. Original price 580 euro, and I'm selling for 295 euro, including 100 usd airtime!
Interested? Send me an pm.
Cheers,
Gee
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What did you think about the phone? Care to write a review?
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What did you think about the phone? Care to write a review?
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Hi Dave,
The phone didn't miss a beat, it worked wherever and whenever I needed it. When I got stranded in northern Sudan it was my only means of communication, and I was very glad to have it with me! Attaching it to the iPhone is straightforward, quick and easy, and you have all your contacts available.
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Hi there... is the iPhone connection for the 4 or 5????
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Hi there... is the iPhone connection for the 4 or 5????
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Hi,
My Satsleeve has an adapter for the iPhone 4/4S.
There's also a separate adapter available for the iPhone 5:
Thuraya SatSleeve Adaptor for iPhone 5 /5S - Satellite Phones EU
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Many thanks for the reply... I'm quite tempted, if its still available. I have a friend who lives in the Netherlands, so picking it up or sending it would not be a problem... will have a think and get back to you.
Cheers Kevin
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Hi Kevin,
see p.m.
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Hi Kevin,
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Sorry...i don't seem to have a P.M.???
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