Thuraya satellite phone

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Thuraya satellite phone showing its solar charging panel
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Thuraya satellite phone showing its solar charging panel
Thuraya satellite phone
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Thuraya satellite phone

The Thuraya satellite phone is a satellite phone that American intelligence officials believe is widely used by Taliban and al Qaeda leaders.[1][2]

The Thuraya is capable of functioning as a GSM cell phone, in areas where it can detect a cell phone network.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Afghans move closer to Mullah Omar capture, Tajik Gateway, July 27, 2004
  2. ^ Summarized transcript (.pdf), from Abdul Hafiz's Administrative Review Board hearing - page 136