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Iridium Reports Strong Growth in M2M Sector: BETHESDA, Md. - June 18, 2007 - Iridium Satellite reports continued strong growth for its global satellite communications services in the machine-to-machine (M2M) market, with an increase of 232 percent in Short Burst Data (SBD) service revenues over the same period last year. Growth in this sector from 2005 to 2006 was 98 percent. Subscriber activations for SBD have increased 317 percent over the number activated during the same period in 2006, a phenomena accelerated by growth in service revenues and unit activations resulting from Iridium's December 2005 launch of its lower-cost 9601 SBD transceiver. ...
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Angola

Thuraya (Arabic: الثريا /aθːurajːa/ which is the Arabic name for the Pleiades) is a regional satellite phone provider. Its coverage area is Angola, most of Europe, the Middle East, North, Central and East Africa, Asia and Australia.

Thuraya offers cost-effective satellite-based mobile telephone services to nearly one third of the globe. Through its dynamic dual-mode satellite handsets and products, Thuraya enhances freedom of movement and connectivity.

Thuraya’s handheld phones combine three powerful technologies: satellite, GSM and GPS allowing users the flexibility to avail seamless connectivity outside terrestrial network and utilise global positioning overview. Designed to be the smallest and lightest phone in the satellite industry, the Thuraya SO-2510, weighs a mere 130gm and is ideal for heavy users who require only satellite service in areas with limited telecom connectivity. The SG-2520 is the only satellite smartphone in existence; offering satellite service along with the full range of advanced features.

ThurayaDSL provides Internet connectivity through a small and mobile terminal the size of a notebook, offering high-speed 144 kbps connectivity anytime and anywhere in Thuraya’s coverage area. Especially ideal for corporate customers, government agencies and news-gathering agencies, ThurayaDSL is a cost effective solution for their high-speed data requirements.

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