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Iridium to Participate in Investor Conferences
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today announced its participation in the following investor events:
Iridium Announces 2025 Results; Issues 2026 Outlook
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 and issued its full-year 2026 guidance.
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.
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Iridium connects missions in more than 150 countries, empowering people and organizations to explore, protect, and serve our world.
From polar expeditions and biodiversity studies to emergency relief and investigative journalism, Iridium’s network enables purpose-driven missions to thrive — anywhere on Earth.
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