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Thuraya SIM Card - IP Prepaid
We are aware of issues with outbound and inbound calling relating to mobile operators which we are unable to offer support on or can issue refunds for purchased airtime.
Important Update on Thuraya Service
Thuraya users may currently experience issues when calling GSM numbers. This is due to a major cable cut in the Red Sea, which has disrupted communication routes between the Middle East and Europe.
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Thuraya-to-Thuraya calls are unaffected
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Calls to GSM numbers may be impacted
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Thuraya is implementing a temporary workaround to restore wider service, which may mean slightly reduced call quality until full repairs are completed
The Thuraya IP Prepaid SIM is the ideal choice for users who need dependable satellite data without being tied to a contract. Designed for Thuraya IP and IP+ terminals, this prepaid option lets you control your usage, manage costs, and access broadband connectivity anywhere within Thuraya’s regional network.
Perfect for field operations, media teams, remote research, maritime use, and emergency deployments, IP Prepaid gives you the freedom to activate data only when you need it. Simply top up your SIM, plug in your terminal, and stay connected in places where traditional networks can’t reach.
| SIM Card/ Units | Approx Data | Validity |
| SIM Card (25 Units) | 5 MB | 30 Days |
| 20 Pre-Paid Units | 4 MB | 20 Days |
| 50 Pre-Paid Units | 10 MB | 50 Days |
| 160 Pre-Paid Units | 32 MB | 160 Days |
The burn rate is 5 units per MB eg. 25 units=5MB. Each refill adds its respective SIM validity extension from the expiry date. Maximum SIM validity is capped at 12 months regardless of the number of refills made. Standard IP traffic shall be charged based on 100 Kilobytes data block. Standard Pre-Paid Thuraya IP service provides always on, shared bandwidth, best effort data service up to 444 Kbps. Usage is charged on the amount of data sent and received (in megabytes).
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.
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.
- Thuraya IP data packages with 200MB, 500MB and 1000MB have a 30 day validity once added to the SIM.
- Data packs do not include SIM cards. Please purchase separately.
- When a customer activates a data pack, the amount of that pack will be deducted from the main account balance.
- Only one data pack can be active at a time
- Customer can activate a new data pack once the previous data pack has been fully consumed or has expired, whichever
comes first. - Any remaining balance allowance on the data pack will be forfeited once a data pack expires.
- There will be no auto-renewal of data packs.
- Once a data pack has been fully consumed or expired (whichever comes first), any subsequent data usage will be charged
on a pay per use basis at a price of $5.00 per MB unless customer activates a new data pack. - Activating a data pack does not extend the validity of SIM.
Activating a data pack when the LAST ACTIVE date of the SIM is less than 30 days from the data pack activation
- Customer can activate a data pack even when the LAST ACTIVE date (SIM expiry date) of the SIM is less than 30 days.
- Any remaining data pack allowance & data pack validity days upon SIM expiry will be retained in the account.
- If the SIM is renewed, the remaining data pack allowance can be used & will have a validity period equal to remaining data pack validity days.
- If the SIM is not renewed & gets deactivated, the remaining data pack allowance & any remaining credit in the main account will expire.