Fort Lauderdale, September 21^st 2009: Global Satellite USA, a leading satellite communications provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the Thuraya XT, the world's first IP54/IK03 certified satellite phone.  Splash resistant, dust protected, and shockproof, Thuraya XT is the most rugged handset combining satellite phone functionality with the dependability of Thuraya's satellite network.

CEO & Founder of Global Satellite USA, Martin Fierstone, comments, "The Thuraya XT is ideal for our military and government customers who are looking for a rugged handset that is small and inconspicuous with voice/data and Internet on-the-go capability".

The handset's GmPRS capability means you can easily send/receive emails, SMS and browse the web with your laptop or PC from anywhere, at download/upload speeds of 60/15kbps. Fax and data speeds are 9.6kbps.  There is a glare-resistant display with a high contrast menu - for easy readability in direct sunlight.

Even with feature rich functionality, the handset is lightweight and compact, just weighing only 4oz and measuring just 12.8 x 5.3 x 2.65cm (h x w x d).

Thuraya XT lets you stay close. Wherever you are within Thuraya's extensive coverage area, however remote the location, you're never more than a phone call away.  Coverage for Thuraya includes the ability to stay connected in more than 140 countries in Europe, North, Central Africa and large parts of Southern Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Atlantic Ocean and Australia.

Thuraya XT is ideal for everybody who moves around in areas where local networks are unreliable or non-existent. Its extremely durable construction makes Thuraya XT ideally suited to tough environments, where other satellite phones may not handle the conditions so well.

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For more technical information, please contact:
Martin Fierstone

Global Satellite USA

1831 Cordova Road

Fort Lauderdale, FL33316

Tel: 954-854 3389

Email: martin@globalsatellite.us

www.globalsatellite.us

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Sharon Phillips

FMI-Marketing

Tel: 954 575 4973 

Email: Sharon@fmi-marketing.com

About Global Satellite USA

Global Satellite USA, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, is a global source for all your satellite and navigation needs. With 25 years of experience in marine, land and military electronics for navigation and communication, Global Satellite USA is your one-stop shop for all your worldwide sales, service and rental requirements.

Global Satellite USA holds a GSA/FAS contract.  The contract has been awarded for general purchase commercial information technology equipment, software and services. The contract number is GS-35F-0470U and is valid through June 30, 2013.

Our team of highly qualified and experienced personnel is at your service whenever you have problems. Should you need assistance from anywhere in the world, our customer service support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our Partners include:  Iridium, Inmarsat, Garmin, Nera, Icom, Thrane, Codan, QMAC, and Possio.  We are also Inmarsat and Iridium Service Providers and therefore able to supply you with hardware, accessories and airtime. Our marketing strength enables us to offer highly competitive prices, both for hardware and airtime.

Through our network of international offices and distributors, our operations also cover Europe, The Middle East and Asia.  Our clients include governments, international organizations and a large number of private customers.

Sharon Phillips

FMI-Marketing, INC.

8121 Blue Ridge Lane

Parkland, FL33067

Tel: 954 575 4973

Cell: 954 540 1896

Fax: 954 827 0723

Email: Sharon@fmi-marketing.com

Website: www.fmi-marketing.com

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