Turn your cellphone into a satellite phone

In today’s connected world, many places in the United States and abroad still have unreliable or unavailable cell coverage. Popular destinations, including many U.S. national parks, often lack reliable service. This gap exists because ground infrastructure like cell towers has limits and signals only reach so far. Towers cannot be built everywhere due to legal restrictions, safety concerns, and cost. So how do you send a text when outside of cellular coverage? 

Satellite technology is your dedicated cell tower in the sky

For remote adventures, satellite technology, such as satellite phones or personal communications devices, are your answer to stay connected. For mobile, on-the-go communications, like placing phone calls and sending text messages, the Iridium^® network is unmatched in the marketplace.  

Located in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and comprised of 66 crosslinked satellites, it is the only network capable of delivering reliable, truly global connectivity. As long as you have a view of the sky, your Iridium Connected^TM device can help you speak, text, email or even send pictures from virtually anywhere. 

Personal Communications Gadgets

If all you need is the ability to send texts, Iridium Connected personal communication devices that connect to your smartphone are your answer. Products and companies including the Garmin InReach product line, ZOLEO, Somewear, RockSTAR, and Bivystick, offer a variety of affordable satellite options, each with a suite of features that can transform your smartphone into a personal satellite device. Many have an SOS button so you can easily request help during an emergency.

Direct-to-Device Technology

Iridium NTN Direct^SM will deliver the world’s first truly global, standards-based 5G Narrowband Internet of Things (IoT) service. Our service will allow users to send standards-based messages, including SOS capabilities, from consumer products like smartphones, tablets, cars, and more, from anywhere in the world. 3GPP standards-based 5G Narrowband Internet of Things (IoT) service.  

Once commercially available, Iridium NTN Direct will allow users to send standards-based messages, including SOS capabilities, from consumer products like smartphones, tablets, cars, and more, from anywhere in the world.

Wi-Fi Access Devices and Satphones

The Iridium GO!^® brings the option to text when you want to but also make phone calls when needed. Plus, you can simultaneously link up to five smart devices and remain connected up to 100 feet from the device. You can also keep the device outside while you are inside, and still send and receive texts, or make phone calls.

The Iridium GO! exec^® offers a similar user experience as the Iridium GO! but has more bells and whistles including a color touch screen, robust battery life and powerbank ability, a built-in connection manager, and larger data and file transfer capabilities.  

Our satellite phones offer a ruggedized, lightweight, easy-to-use experience. The Iridium Extreme^® is equipped with market-leading features like GPS-enabled location awareness, global voice calling and text messaging solutions for your smartphone, e-mail messaging capabilities and Google Map services. It is also equipped with an SOS button to quickly contact emergency responders, providing accurate location data to support rescue efforts.