Thuraya Satellite Prepaid STANDARD 10 Unit / 6 Minutes SIM Card with Airtime

About the Thuraya Satellite Prepaid STANDARD 10 Unit / 6 Minutes SIM Card with Airtime


Important: Thuraya does not offer global coverage so please ensure that the region you wish to use the network in is available on the coverage map which you can find in the images. 

You will be unable: to use any Thuraya equipment including handsets and/or airtime to connect to the network when outside of the Thuraya satellite footprint area.  This includes North and South America.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SIM CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THURAYA SATELLITE PHONES AND SATSLEEVES


Activation of airtime must take place within 6 months of purchase.


Calls made within the Thuraya STANDARD zone are charged at 1.5 units per minute to a landline or mobile number within band 1. Calls made to other satellite networks are charged at up to 8 units per minute.

SIM card will be sent inactive. Please contact GTC to activate your SIM upon receipt of your order. Validity will start from the point of activation.

This SIM contains 10 units of airtime. Upon activation of your SIM a PIN will be provided to add the remaining units advertised. Additional credit can be added to this SIM at any time.

*Assuming call originates from within a NOVA SIM eligible country

 StandardNOVA (Within NOVA Zone)NOVA (Outside NOVA Zone)Back Up SIM Card
Validity1 Year1 Years5 Years
Inclusive Credit10 Units10 Units10 Units
Voice Calls to Thuraya per min1 Unit0.85 Units1.25 Units2.50 Units
Voice Calls to Band 1 per min1.50 Units0.90 Units1.85 Units2.50 Units
Voice Calls to Band 2 per min 5.00 Units5.09 Units6.02 Units4.99 Units
Voice Calls to Catch All per min 8.00 Units8.10 Units9.65 Units8.00 Units
SMS0.50 Units 0.35 Units0.35 Units0.49 Units
GmPRS per MB3.50 Units3.50 Units3.50 Units3.50 Units
Renewal Fee39 Units39 Units120 Units

Minimum billable increment = 1 minute increments, 1 minute increments thereafter.

Terms & Conditions: Standard SIM

  • First call must be made within 12 months. 
  • If a call is not made within the first 12 months from the date of activation, the SIM will enter dormancy status and a fee of $19 will be deducted from the balance every month till call is made.
  • Thuraya Prepaid Plan has a validity of 365 days from first call.
  • Annual Renewal Fee: $39.00 (39 Units deducted automatically from balance on renewal date)
  • Annual renewal fee is waived for heavy users (over $1500 of satellite calls per year).
  • Upon expiry, account balance is reset to zero and the account enters the 90-day grace period (Incoming calls are still possible).
  • If account is not refilled within the grace period, it will be deactivated and the number will be lost.
  • Dormancy Fee: If there is no activity on your SIM card for 12 months+ (e.g. making a call), then a dormancy fee of $19.00 will be deducted from your SIM card. If you have a balance with less than $19.00, then the entire balance will be deducted.

For deliveries made to addresses within the EU, eBay will remove the VAT included in our advertised price and you will be charged the net amount. You will be liable for any import VAT before delivery takes place. Please contact us when placing your order if you would like to pay this import VAT to us so we can pay on your behalf.

At Global Telesat Communications we offer a variety of handheld satellite phones from Iridium, Inmarsat and Thuraya. Many of our satellite phones offer complete global coverage for your voice and data requirements and some offer GPS tracking capabilities.
We understand it is important to choose a sat phone that has the right coverage, airtime options and accessories available for your specific needs.
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