Thuraya launches IP Commander for mission-critical operations

 Leading mobile satellite services operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, has announced the launch of the IP Commander, a robust voice and data terminal that provides reliable broadband access.

Purpose-built for military, government, civil defense and emergency response teams, Thuraya IP Commander is engineered to enable mission-critical voice and data connectivity in minutes, however remote your location, the MMS operator said.

The most rugged vehicular terminal in the market, Thuraya IP Commander, designed exclusively by SRT, is based upon a single board solution that offers every service on Thuraya’s network.

Thuraya IP Commander is simple, quick and easy-to-install, and capable of withstanding tough physical environments. It is also dust and water resistant. Independently tested, IP the new terminal is certified to IK10 and IP66 standards, making it the most durable and dependable product in Thuraya’s portfolio of satellite communication products.

Randy Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer, Thuraya, in a press release, said, "Thuraya IP Commander is a vital terminal built for the military and emergency response professionals. IP Commander is the only MIL-SPEC vehicular terminal capable of achieving streaming IP speeds of up to 384kbps as well as user-definable asymmetric streaming functionality."

The solid broadband terminal offers clear and uninterrupted voice connectivity through its robust handset.

Thuraya’s data network offers IP broadband speeds of up to 444kbps, while on-the-move or paused.IP Commander’s high-speed communications help establish command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Easily integrated with Thuraya-certified solutions, such as video surveillance, video conferencing and TETRA over IP, IP Commander supports secure communications.