Thuraya satellite phone
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The Thuraya satellite phone is a satellite phone that American intelligence officials believe is widely used by Taliban and al Qaeda leaders.[1][2]
The Thuraya is capable of functioning as a GSM cell phone, in areas where it can detect a cell phone network.
[edit] References
- ^ Afghans move closer to Mullah Omar capture, Tajik Gateway, July 27, 2004
- ^ Summarized transcript (.pdf), from Abdul Hafiz's Administrative Review Board hearing - page 136
