Starlink is the world’s largest Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, operated by SpaceX, which provides satellite internet access coverage to 45 countries. Since 2019, Starlink has been renowned as an innovative high-speed low-latency broadband service that empowers users, no matter where they’re located, to engage in activities that consume high amounts of data such as video calls, streaming, corporate applications, and much more. Starlink is fully flexible for fixed land use, portable or comms-on-the-move (COTM), all types of maritime sector vessels, and comms-on-the-pause (COTP). With a simple installation kit, services are available month-to-month or over long-term plans, completely tailored to evolving connectivity requirements. Starlink is committed to making game-changing LEO technology more affordable and accessible for its customers across the globe.

IEC Telecom and Starlink

In 2023, IEC Telecom became an official reseller of Starlink to offer reliable low-latency connectivity to maritime, humanitarian, enterprise, home office, e-government, and leisure travel sectors. Committed to maximising digitalisation, IEC Telecom and Starlink deliver high-speed, end-to-end encrypted, flexible network access for fixed land, maritime, remote, COTM, and COTP use.

Thuraya is the UAE’s first home grown mobile satellite operator. Its merger with Yahsat has expanded its portfolio across commercial and government sectors, and led to the launch of Thuraya X5-Touch, the world’s first Android-based satellite and GSM phone with a full HD screen. Thuraya’s satellites serve 160+ countries, provide communication solutions for energy, maritime, aerospace, humanitarian, and broadcast media, and its network offers uninterrupted coverage by MSS, quasi-global VSAT, and GSM.

IEC Telecom and Thuraya

IEC Telecom and Thuraya began a partnership in 2001 and became Sales Partners. They have worked together in the Maritime and Humanitarian markets in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and developed solutions like VSAT+, Orion Edge, and Orion Edge+.

As one of Thuraya’s strategic partners, IEC Telecom’s high performance has reflected in awards such as the Thuraya Certified Gold Partner 2012 – Land Data, Best Performance Maritime 2014, Best Performance Maritime 2018, and more.