Space42 has introduced Thuraya One, an Android 14 smartphone with built-in satellite capabilities that can connect users beyond cellular coverage during the Mobile World Congress 2025. The smartphone leverages 5G, 4G, and Thuraya’s satellite network, including the recently launched Thuraya 4 satellite, to provide reliable, consistent, and secure coverage beyond terrestrial networks.
Thuraya One’s dual-mode communication technology gives it the flexibility to be used for everyday needs and to freely explore the world – be it in the heart of a bustling city looking for the best museums or trekking through an isolated area and in need of urgent help, Thuraya One customers are always connected. Additionally, integrating cellular and satellite connectivity into one eliminates the need to purchase additional dedicated satellite equipment when traveling to remote locations.
The Thuraya One smartphone will be showcased at the Space42 stand at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the world’s largest connectivity event, between 3 and 6 March 2025.
Redefining Everyday Connectivity
Traditional phones rely on cellular towers for connection. However, Thuraya One blends cellular and satellite connectivity into one device, eliminating the need for users to carry multiple devices to stay connected in remote areas. In a familiar and lightweight form, Thuraya One has dual SIM and dual-mode functionality, enabling users to seamlessly switch between cellular and satellite networks. The smartphone can also be used with mobile operator SIM cards from any of the 370+ Thuraya Roaming Partners, allowing customers to use only one SIM card for cellular and satellite calls and messages.
Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Yahsat Space Services, Space42, said, “Staying connected is no longer a convenience, it is a necessity. Thuraya One delivers seamless, secure, and reliable connectivity anywhere, pushing what is possible in mobile communication. With this advanced capability, we are accelerating our position as a Non-Terrestrial Networks operator and executing our Direct-to-Device strategy to bring uninterrupted connectivity to billions of people and devices worldwide.”
