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The Thuraya protocol

The protocol of devices reporting over the <strong>Thuraya satellite network</strong>, covering much of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. It is an alternative to Iridium and Globalstar depending on where the customer operates.

It is spoken by devices such as the Thuraya T2M and the SF2500. Like all satellite work it is used per event rather than continuous reporting: every message is paid for.

Which port it comes in onOur server listens for the Thuraya protocol on port 6242. That is the port you set on the device, together with the server address. Point it somewhere else and the data still leaves, but the server cannot read it.
Careful with what other sites tell you<strong>Confirm coverage over the customer's actual area first.</strong> Satellite networks do not cover the same ground: Thuraya does not reach all of the Americas, and committing before checking is the expensive mistake here.

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We do not have this protocol's commands yetWe would rather tell you than make them up. We only publish the ones we have checked against the manufacturer's manual or against a real device. If you have them confirmed, send them to us and we will add them.
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No server to set up and nothing to program: the platform already reads this protocol. You add the brand and the domain.

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IMEI lookupDevice identification tool. We do not perform unlocking, carrier release or mobile blacklist checks, and we are not affiliated with the GSMA.

Where the data comes fromPublic mobile TAC database (MIT licence, Copyright (c) 2026 Moaz Ebrahem), TAC codes published by Teltonika on its official wiki, and the protocol observed on devices connected to the Appogio platform. We publish no full IMEI and no customer data.

Frequently asked questions

Does Thuraya cover the Americas?

Not all of it. Its coverage is over Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Confirm the customer's actual area before committing: it is the expensive mistake in satellite work.

How does it differ from Iridium?

Iridium covers the entire planet, poles included; Thuraya covers a region. The choice depends on where the customer operates, not on price.

Can I ask for continuous position?

No. As with all satellite, every message is paid for: it is configured per event.