Iridium Certus^SM

ONE PLATFORM FOR ANY NEED

Iridium Certus simplifies satellite communications through a robust multi-service platform. One terminal can now deliver a range of services from multiple high-quality voice lines to the highest throughput L-band data connection available, allowing simultaneous operations for business efficiency. Services include:

• Background IP Data
• Streaming IP Data
• High Quality Voice
• Messaging
• Safety Services
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)*
• Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Route Service (AMSRS)

*IMO recognition received in 2018. Expected service introduction by 2020. 

Aviation

Iridium Certus will deliver high-performance broadband service from cockpit to cabin. Through small-form factor, low-profile antennas, Iridium Certus is ideal for aircraft operators looking to keep crew and passengers connected – supporting email, internet, voice and data communications, everywhere on the planet.

Maritime

For years, the maritime industry has been forced into long-term contracts and expensive service plans because due to limited options for satellite broadband connectivity. Now, with Iridium Certus^SM, mariners can realize the truly global advantages of the Iridium network for business operations, safety services, IoT applications, and crew welfare. For the first time within the mobile satellite communications market, real choice and superior connectivity are available to the maritime community anywhere on the planet.

Land

Iridium Certus extends the reach of terrestrial and cellular infrastructure like never before with truly mobile communications capabilities ideal for critical connectivity needs anywhere on the planet. With a range of data speed available and a robustly designed terminal, Iridium Certus provides a reliable connection for voice, data, satellite internet, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and location-based applications. With Iridium Certus, customers can control costs by eliminating the need to deploy expensive ground-based infrastructure or large, expensive directional terminals that rely upon geostationary satellites.

IoT

Global businesses need access to global data. Iridium powers new innovation and opportunity in IoT through a unique combination of global network connectivity, industry-leading core-technology, and an ecosystem of technology partners. With new IoT solutions expected in 2019, Iridium Certus will provide reliable, high-speed data communications to maximize efficiencies and enable accessibility anywhere on the planet.

Government

The Iridium network provides unmatched secure communications anywhere on the planet, including the polar regions. Iridium Certus will enable voice, data, and push-to-talk messages, remote communications, personnel tracking, and over-the-horizon, beyond line-of-sight, and on-the-move communications at a range of speeds at your command. With expected availability in 2019, government and military customers will be able to rely on the secure, low-latency broadband connectivity of Iridium Certus through the dedicated U.S. Government gateway and controlled infrastructure.

Partners

Iridium proudly operates a strong partner ecosystem that helps connect enterprises, governments, people, and things in exciting new ways. The Iridium^® partner ecosystem enables leading global technology companies to leverage Iridium’s unique network to manufacture, develop, market and support innovative applications for a variety of different markets and industries.

Iridium continues to work with market-leaders to bring the best-in-class Iridium Certus broadband service to customers. Iridium Certus service providers work across industries, including Maritime, IoT, Aviation, Land Mobile, and Government, to bring the Iridium Certus services to life.