Thuraya does not utilize a traditional geographic country code because it operates as an international mobile satellite service provider rather than a land-based national network. Instead, Thuraya is assigned a specialized international Country Code and network prefix governed by the International Telecommunication Union. The official country prefix code for dialing Thuraya satellite numbers is +882 16, followed by the subscriber's unique eight-digit terminal number. Callers attempting to reach a Thuraya satellite phone from standard landline or mobile networks worldwide must input this specific satellite country code prefix to route the call correctly through international satellite gateways.