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Global Iridium PTT Solution
Sunday, 05 June 2016 / Published in Handsets, Iridium, Push-to-Talk, Services
The Global Iridium PTT Solution is the world’s first truly global, satellite-based push-to-talk service. It enables fast, simple, and global group communications at the push of a button, enabling instant communication between participants located anywhere on earth. The solution includes the Iridium PTT service; the Iridium Command Center, the cloud-based management system where radios and
Test Your Iridium Satellite Phone - Feature Image
Saturday, 04 June 2016 / Published in All Posts, Handsets, Iridium, Support
For those working far afield or in harsh conditions, dangerous situations can arise quickly and can be impossible to predict — but they are not impossible to prepare for. If you rely on your satellite phone as a critical connection in times of need, you may want to Test Your Iridium Satellite Phone so you
Iridium Boosts Production - Feature Image
Friday, 03 June 2016 / Published in All Posts, Broadband, Internet, Iridium
Iridium Boosts Production as the First Launch Is Within Reach Iridium boosts production as it continues preparations for its first Iridium NEXT satellite launch this summer, the company recently completed manufacturing and testing its first satellites, and is gearing up to increase its production speed. Meanwhile, the finished satellites are being prepped for storage before shipping
Iridium Communications Network - Feature Image
Thursday, 02 June 2016 / Published in All Posts, Iridium, Services
The Iridium Communications Network system is based on a network of 66 satellites. The satellite constellation is distributed on 6 near polar planes and each plane carries 11 operational satellites, as well as one spare satellite. Each satellite weighs approximately 689 kilograms (1,500 pounds) and orbits at an altitude of 780 kilometers (420 nautical miles)