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Iridium Announces Release Date for Fourth-Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, will host a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's fourth-quarter and full year 2025 financial results.
On-Air Trials Underway: Iridium NTN Direct Prepares to Enter Beta as Testing Continues
Iridium announced successful on-air testing of Iridium NTN Direct℠, including two-way message transmission over its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. This milestone marks a significant step forward as Iridium prepares for beta testing and commercial service of Iridium NTN Direct in 2026.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Chooses Reliable, Global Connectivity with Iridium
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, a leading construction equipment manufacturer, to integrate their vehicle monitoring system Hi MATE with Iridium's truly global satellite IoT connectivity.
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