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.
Activation of airtime must take place within 6 months of purchase.
Pricing for SIM card & additional units:
SIM card Only - $ 30.50
SIM card with 20 additional Units - $ 44.50
SIM card with 50 additional Units - $94.00
SIM card with 160 additional Units - $ 231.50
Thuraya NOVA Pre-Paid SIM cards are suitable for all Thuraya satellite phone handsets and feature reduced per minute rates from select countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The NOVA card will automatically switch between two different call rates depending on the geographic location of the caller.
A premium rate is charged to territories outside of Nova countries. SIM cards are valid for 12 months and can be extended by adding pre-paid airtime vouchers. View our website for information on NOVA countries.
Calls made within the Thuraya NOVA zone are charged at 0.90 units per minute to a landline or mobile number and calls made outside the NOVA zone are charged at 1.85 units per minute. Calls made to other satellite networks are charged at up to 10 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. Calls made within the Thuraya NOVA zone are charged at 0.90 units per minute to a landline or mobile number. Calls made outside the NOVA zone are charged at 1.85 units per minute. Additional credit can be added to this SIM at any time.
*Assuming call originates from within a NOVA SIM eligible country
Standard NOVA (Within NOVA Zone) NOVA (Outside NOVA Zone) Back Up SIM Card
Validity
1 Year 1 Years 5 Years
Inclusive Credit
10 Units 10 Units 10 Units
Voice Calls to Thuraya per min
1 Unit 0.85 Units 1.25 Units 2.50 Units
Voice Calls to Band 1 per min
1.50 Units 0.90 Units 1.85 Units 2.50 Units
Voice Calls to Band 2 per min
5.00 Units 5.09 Units 6.02 Units 4.99 Units
Voice Calls to Catch All per min
8.00 Units 8.10 Units 9.65 Units 8.00 Units
SMS
0.50 Units 0.35 Units 0.35 Units 0.49 Units
GmPRS per MB
3.50 Units 3.50 Units 3.50 Units 3.50 Units
Renewal Fee 39 Units 39 Units 120 Units
Minimum billable increment = 1 minute increments, 1 minute increments thereafter.
Terms & Conditions: Thuraya NOVA SIM
• First call must be made within 12 months, SIM is deactivated if the first call is not made within 365 days from the date of activation.
• The Thuraya NOVA SIM has an initial validity of one (1) year from first call.
• Renewal Fee: $39.00 (For 1 years. 39 Units deducted automatically from balance on renewal date)
• If the account balance is below $10 at the renewal time, the account enters the 90-day grace period (Incoming calls are still possible).
• If the account is refilled within the grace period, the existing balance will be restored.
• If account is not refilled within the grace period, it will be deactivated and the number will be lost.
NOVA ZONE:
Europe:
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Moaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marin, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Yugoslavia (Montenegro), Yugoslavia (Serbia)
Africa:
Burundi , Cameroon, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia:
Armenia, Bangladesh, Bay of Bengal, Bhutan, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cambodia, China, Darussalam, East Timor, Gulf of Thailand, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea Bay, Korea North, Korea South, Korea Strait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Makassar Strait, Malaysia, Maldives, Maongoli, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Selat Karimata, Singapore, Spratly Islands, Sri Lanka, Strait of Malacca,
Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Australia:
Federal State of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, North Mariana Island, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Sea/Oceans:
Andaman Sea, Arafura Sea, Banda Sea, Bo Hai Flores Sea, Celebes Sea, Coral Sea, East China Sea, Java Sea, Indian Ocean, Kara Sea, Pacific Ocean, Palau Sulu Sea, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Timor Sea, Yellow Sea (Huang Hai)
For additional units these can be purchase through our website or can contact us directly.
Add-on airtime options available are as followed -
10 Units = 11 Minutes
30 Units = 35 Minutes
60 Units = 70 Minutes
170 Units = 200 Minutes
If you require pricing for the SIM card included with the SIM please let us know, we will be happy to provide you with the best price available.