About Us
In a world where global communications are increasingly essential, only one company connects everyone to the things that matter most, from pole to pole. Offering voice and data connectivity through a constellation of 66 crosslinked LEO satellites, Iridium keeps people – and things – connected on the land, in the air, or at sea. With communications solutions ranging from satellite phones to broadband, Iridium is trusted by more than a million mariners, pilots, humanitarians, first responders, governments, and more around the world.
Maritime
Iridium Maritime solutions are designed to keep ships connected and safe in all the world’s waterways. Iridium partners utilize Iridium’s global cross-linked network to provide maritime equipment that fulfill the needs of the industry. Iridium’s maritime solutions use L-Band frequency which provides a weather-resiliant connection to outlast the harsh conditions at sea.
IoT
In a fast-growing market, leading companies continue to turn to Internet of Things (IoT) network devices to enable data access. As the world’s only truly global IoT network, Iridium and Iridium Connected® products provide low latency, near-real time data delivery, and provides reliable, critical data connectivity anywhere on the planet.
Land Mobile
Connected through the global network, Iridium Land Mobile devices are built to work anywhere in the world. Handheld devices are rugged and durable; built to withstand harsh environments. With the ‘always connected’ antenna designs, Land Mobile devices have increased incoming call availability, as well as smooth uninterrupted call connectivity, globally.
Aviation
Iridium Aviation solutions provide reliable global coverage for aircraft of any size, anywhere. With low costs and a wide variety of applications, Iridium and its partners provide solutions that help improve safety, streamline operations, and allow for efficient communication between onboard crew, air traffic control, and ground crews.
U.S. Government
Iridium Government solutions provide secure global connections, beyond line-of-sight and out of reach of terrestrial networks. By maintaining a long-term partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, Iridium enables robust, tactical, real-time voice connections and low-latency data, through a secure connection.
The Iridium Network
At only 780 kilometers from the Earth, the proximity of Iridium’s LEO network means pole-to-pole coverage, a shorter transmission path, stronger signals, lower latency, and shorter registration time than with GEO satellites. In space, each Iridium satellite is linked to up to four others creating a dynamic network that routes traffic among satellites to ensure global coverage, even where traditional networks are unavailable.
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Iridium Satellite LLC celebrates its 20th anniversary
The Iridium Online Museum is a tribute to the thousands of people and companies that have been a part of the Iridium story over the years. It is also for individuals who have followed and supported Iridium’s journey to build the only truly global communications network, and those who have been inspired by it to create the next big idea.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Through our support of education, sustainability initiatives, disaster preparedness and relief, as well as our philanthropic efforts, we try to do our part to make the world a better place. We strive to set an example for those we work with, for, and around of high standards of corporate citizenship.
Blog
Iridium & Thales in Conversation with IMOCA Skipper Jérémie Beyou
Iridium and our partner Thales are proud to the be official communications sponsors of IMOCA, a series of monohull open class yacht races. Since announcing our partnership in July 2019, Iridium and Thales have provided satcom connectivity for several high-profile...
Inflight Mission-Critical Communications Leads to Successful International Rescue
Photo courtesy of Nolinor Aviation Guest Blog by SKYTRAC Efficient and precise flight data communications made it possible to ensure a safe flight home for Canadian students traveling back from Guatemala during global border closures. During a March 2020 humanitarian...
Stand Out or Blend In with a Fresh Take on the Iridium Extreme®
During these times, many of us have been making an effort to physically distance by exploring off-the-grid. While the way we do things has changed, the importance of staying connected remains. That’s why governments, businesses, first responders and adventurers...
Partner Ecosystem
Iridium is proud to support a strong partner ecosystem driven by value-added collaboration, powered by Iridium core technologies and focused on delivering global communications solutions that connect people and information in exciting new way.
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