Thuraya, is the first in the mobile satellite industry to launch SMS-based Twitter services for its handheld consumer base. Scheduled for launch on December 15 2011, this unique service will enable voice consumers to send and receive Tweets via SMS wherever they may be located within Thurayas 140-country coverage area to and from their handheld devices. […]
Thuraya, is the first in the mobile satellite industry to launch SMS-based Twitter services for its handheld consumer base. Scheduled for launch on December 15 2011, this unique service will enable voice consumers to send and receive Tweets via SMS wherever they may be located within Thurayas 140-country coverage area to and from their handheld devices.
Using the short dedicated SMS code of 1888, users can sign up for Twitter or link their Thuraya phones with their Twitter accounts or visit the Twitter website for more information. As such, handheld users can easily filter which updates they wish to follow and receive instant mobile updates from the accounts that matter the most to them. Moreover, the Thuraya, SMS-based Twitter service can facilitate corporate networking or be used for rapid emergency communications.
Thuraya voice consumers will receive Tweets free-of-charge in the form of an incoming SMS. Outgoing Tweets will be sent and charged as a normal text message.
Through this feature, Thuraya consumers can now better enjoy the capabilities of Thurayas voice services and consistently feel that they are part of the modern era and social networking community which we know is a main driver of our times, said Thurayas director-Intercarrier Relations, Tarek Shqairat.
To access the Thuraya SMS-based Twitter services, consumers need to link their phones to their Twitter account. To achieve this they need to send an SMS to the Twitter code 1888 with the word ‘Start’ and follow instructions. Additionally the service is explained on the setting icon on the Twitter website.
