OPTUS SATELLITE

OPTUS THURAYA SATSLEEVE

DATA SHEET

THE OPTUS
THURAYA SATSLEEVE
KEEPS YOU IN TOUCH
THE FAST, SIMPLE WAY TO
TRANSFORM YOUR SMARTPHONE
INTO A SATELLITE PHONE
NO BARS? NO WORRIES
With the Optus Thuraya SatSleeve, its easy to turn your Apple iPhone
or Samsung Galaxy into a satellite phone. The SatSleeve connects your
smartphone to Thurayas satellite network, and as long as you have a direct
line of sight to the satellite, youll be able to stay in touch wherever you are,
across most parts of Australia.
With the SatSleeve, youll be able stay in touch when youre off the beaten
track, by sending and receiving voice calls and SMS. Youll also be able to
access your contacts, use all of your favourite apps and even use data! It
works in Australia, as well as 140 countries throughout Asia, Europe, The
Middle East and Africa.

3 SIMPLE STEPS TO TALK AND TEXT

1. JUST SNAP THE SATSLEEVE ONTO THE BACK OF YOUR SMARTPHONE
2. PAIR IT USING BLUETOOTH
3. DOWNLOAD THE SATSLEEVE APP, AND YOURE READY TO GO!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE OPTUS SATELLITE TEAM AT OPTUSSATELLITESALES@OPTUS.COM.AU, OR 1800 500 269
WWW.OPTUS.COM.AU/SATELLITE

The Optus Thuraya SatSleeve is available for iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s and 6 models,
and Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and S5 models only.

THE TECHNICAL INFO

Band/Operation

L-Band Satellite

Screen Display

Uses your phone screen as a display when the phone is

paired with the SatSleeve

GmPRS Data

Yes

Weight

Main unit: 178g (with battery)

Adaptor weight varies per smartphone

Dimensions
(h x w x d)

Main unit: 138 x 69 x 20mm

Adaptor size varies per smartphone

Connectivity

3.5mm jack for headset

Micro USB for charging and upgrade
Docking connector with iPhone
DC Jack for charging

Battery Life

Talk time: Up to 3hrs

Standby: Up to 36hrs
Battery: 3.7V Li-ion. 2400mAh

Other Features

Programmable SOS button to allow calling of pre-defined

numbers, even when your phone is not connected

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Monthly Access Fee

$15 (with no minimum contract term)

Satellite Calls within Australia

(per 30 Seconds)

$0.65 plus 40c flagfall

Satellite Calls whilst Roaming

(per 30 Seconds)

Calls to Australia: $0.65 plus 40c flagfall

Calls outside of Australia: $3.25plus 40c flagfall

Satellite Calls to International Destinations

(per 30 Seconds)

$3.25plus 40c flagfall

Receiving a Call in Satellite Mode

(04xx numbers only)

No charge

SMS

$0.75

VM Deposit and Retrieval

$1.30 per minute plus 40c flagfall

Narrowband Data (GmPRS) #

9c per 10Kb

Want more info?

- T he Thuraya Satellite Service is not guaranteed in any location even while in the Thuraya coverage area.
This is because satellite calls require a clear line of sight to a Thuraya satellite, with no obstructions.

- Sending and receiving SMS between other Australian carriers (eg. Telstra or Vodafone) and other satellite or
international carriers (eg. Globalstar, Inmarsat or Iridium) is not guaranteed when your phone is in Satellite Mode

- The Thuraya SatSleeve requires its own SIM card and phone number

- Satellite to satellite calls cannot restrict CLI

- Youll need to pair the devices and download the SatSleeve app free from the Apple App Store or Google Play
Store, whilst you are in a 3G coverage area.

- The Thuraya SatSleeve does not support MMS, video calling, 1900 services, and premium SMS (PSMS)

- To use the Thuraya Satellite Service, you must have International Roaming activated
- When in Satellite Mode, Emergency Dialling is not possible without an active Optus Thuraya SIM card in
the handset. Emergency Dialling may not be possible while the keypad is locked, and may not operate in all
locations or countries overseas when in Satellite Mode (as per international roaming)
- Satellite calling requires the Australian area code for local landline numbers. For example, 02 for a NSW number

2015 SingTel Optus Pty Limited

- F or additional limitations or other information about this service, refer to our Standard Agreement at optus.
com.au/standardagreements

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