Iridium activates its global L-band broadband service
Iridium Communications inaugurated its "Certus" global broadband service, offering on-the-move internet and high-quality voice access for assets, autonomous vehicles, trains, ...
In Focus: Iridium
🏢 Iridium Communications Global LEO Satellite Communications and L-Band Connectivity | |
| Iridium Communications operates a global low-Earth orbit satellite network providing L-band voice, data, IoT, safety and mission-critical connectivity for users beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. Its services support government, maritime, aviation, defense, enterprise, industrial and remote communications markets worldwide. | |
| Why It Matters | Iridium provides resilient global coverage using licensed L-band spectrum and a crosslinked LEO satellite architecture. Its network is important for remote communications, maritime and aviation safety, defense connectivity, IoT and emerging direct-to-device satellite services. |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | McLean, Virginia |
| Leadership | Matt Desch, CEO |
| Ticker | NASDAQ: IRDM |
| Business Areas | Satellite Voice • Satellite Data • IoT • Maritime Connectivity • Aviation Safety • Government Services • Defense Communications • Personal Satellite Messaging |
| Key Platforms | Iridium NEXT • Iridium Certus • Iridium Messaging Transport • Iridium Push-to-Talk • Iridium IoT • L-Band Satellite Network • Direct-to-Device Initiatives |
| Strategic Focus | Iridium has agreed to be acquired by Rocket Lab in a transaction valued at approximately $8 billion. Until the deal closes, Iridium remains a separate public company and satellite communications provider. |
| Related Knowledge Hubs | Rocket Lab • Satellite • Space • IoT • NTN |
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