Connected Not Stranded Bundle
Disasters happen anytime, anywhere. Make sure you can communicate if the need arises. Bundle-up and bounce with the “Connected Not Stranded” bundle. This offer includes an Iridium 9555 satellite phone with a 200-minute voucher available via select Iridium partners through November 1, 2018.Prepare yourself. Rely on Iridium.
Partner EcoSystem
Gogo and Iridium Partner to Deliver Best-in-Class Aircraft Connectivity
Iridium announces Gogo as the newest value-added manufacturer (VAM) for Iridium CertusSM aviation terminals. Gogo has also been selected as an Iridium Certus service provider, making it the first company to design and manufacture terminals, while also providing the new L-band broadband service for business aviation. Iridium Certus is the ideal solution for airline flightdeck communications, rotorcraft, and business jet flightdeck and cabin connectivity.
GMDSS
Iridium Makes Maritime History
On May 21, 2018, the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee officially recognized Iridium to provide GMDSS services. By 2020, Iridium expects to provide mariners with a GMDSS solution that will offer secure, reliable, and truly global voice and data GMDSS communications in a single, small-form-factor maritime mobile terminal – at a fraction of the price of competing solutions.
Iridium NEXT
On May 22, 2018, Iridium successfully launched five Iridium NEXT satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California in a unique rideshare mission. Shortly after deployment, Iridium confirmed successful communication with all five new satellites, formally bringing the total number of Iridium NEXT satellites in orbit to 55. This leaves just two more launches of 10 satellites each to complete this ambitious launch program.
Watch a replay of the webcast to relive the exciting day!