Cygnus signs on first broadcast customer for new Thuraya IP+

Thuraya IP+ is the fastest and lightest mobile satellite broadband terminal. Without compromising on portability, it is also designed to achieve the fastest IP speeds, ensuring quick and reliable access to broadband data services over Thuraya's extensive satellite network.

Al Aan TV's Head of Technical, Raad Haddadin, said: "We evaluated the Thuraya IP+ and were impressed with the terminal's outstanding features. The terminal meets our stringent requirements for security, reliability and portability for our field correspondents who have come to rely on Thuraya's mobile satellite products and services to bring the news to our viewers."

Cygnus' Managing Director, Shabeer Mohammad, said: "We are excited about Thuraya's latest innovation for the mobile broadband market and see great potential for the Thuraya IP+ in our key markets and across a multitude of market sectors. Al Aan TV's swift decision to enhance their field media kits with the Thuraya IP+, demonstrates their confidence in Thuraya's leading edge technology."

Thuraya's Vice President of Distribution, Muiz Saad, said: "Thuraya's expanding range of satellite broadband products are engineered to set a new standard for convenience and portability. We have worked closely with our valued Service Partners and a number of leading global media organizations to enhance and extend our range of innovative broadband data products and robust mobile communication solutions."