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terrestrial networks” to offer high-quality customers, which may be served directly Bharti Airtel and Hughes Network Systems
connectivity. Jio Space Technology will by SES. Jio Platforms will offer managed to deliver broadband service via satellite.
deliver SES’ satellite data and connectivity services and gateway infrastructure And satellite internet provider Starlink set
services in India, except for some operations services. Indian authorities last up a local subsidiary in November 2021.
international aeronautical and maritime month approved a joint venture between

Thuraya Launches Its Innovative Push-to-Talk Communications Solution

with Cobham SATCOM

support to a wide range of sectors—
most of which are currently being served
and supported by Thuraya—by boosting
efficiency, safety and security for troops
and staff operating on-the-ground. The
market has clearly shown a demand for
PTT services which enables users to
communicate through a single solution.
We anticipate that market potential for
such a service will continue to grow." "Our
partnership with Cobham SATCOM has
been a key component of this successful
launch. It has enabled us to broaden and
enhance our portfolio offering by creating
a platform for further innovation and
development of features and applications
to increase our global market share. We're
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, Thuraya's advanced satellite system for looking forward to more collaborations
the mobile satellite services subsidiary seamless voice and data communications. with Cobham SATCOM and reaching
of the UAE's flagship satellite solutions The new solution has been designed so more milestones of this nature in the
provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications that it is simple to use and guarantees near future," he added. The global PTT
Company PJSC ("Yahsat" or, together secure interoperability among multiple (incl. hardware, solutions and services
with its subsidiaries, "the Group") listed users with different communication for all network types) market size is set
on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange systems on land and at sea. The solution to grow from USD 29.2 billion in 2021 to
("ADX") under (SYMBOL: YAHSAT) (ISIN: manages communications from multiple USD 45.2 billion by 2026, at CAGR of 9.1
AEA007501017) today announced that devices and locations and provide real- % during this period, with the sectors of
it has launched its new IP-based radio time, uninterrupted switching between Public Safety, Government, Energy and
communications solution, Thuraya satellite, cellular and LAN, ensuring cost Utilities occupying a significant proportion
Push-to-Talk (PTT). Thuraya PTT has efficient and reliable connectivity. Thuraya of growth. In addition, the global hybrid-
been developed with Cobham SATCOM, PTT is designed for mission critical satellite cellular terminal market is expected
a market-leading provider of satellite operations to support organizations in to reach around USD 700 million by 2031,
communications solutions to the maritime remote areas that often struggle with a lack with a CAGR of 22.81% during the forecast
and land markets. The solution will of reliable connectivity - particularly when period 2021-2031. Thuraya PTT extends
enable users across a wide spectrum of there is an urgent need to communicate legacy push-to-talk capabilities to hybrid
industries to extend the range of their across different areas, countries or data networks such as terrestrial cellular
voice communications beyond line of sight continents. Thuraya's PTT service enables networks where available, supplemented
(BLOS) wherever their assets and teams organizations to overcome this challenge, by the Thuraya satellite network where no
are located. Thuraya PTT is an IP-based enhancing overall workforce productivity terrestrial network coverage is present.
radio communications solution that works and safety as a result. Sulaiman Al Ali, With no user intervention required, the
in conjunction with any Thuraya Broadband Chief Executive Officer at Thuraya, said: system automatically routes voice and
terminal to establish a private network. "We are proud to announce the launch data traffic via the least expensive and
It gives users the ability to combine and of the Thuraya Push-to-Talk solution most reliable network available.
integrate different technologies such as today. Satellite connectivity and push-to-
3G/LTE/LMR (Land Mobile Radio) via talk technology will provide unparalleled

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