Iridium is a truly global mobile satellite voice and data solutions provider. This satellite-based communications network provides voice and data solutions globally (complete earth coverage, oceans,
airways and polar regions). With the Iridium service users are able to communicate to and from remote
areas where other forms of communications are non-existent.

Iridium's land-mobile services include worldwide voice, paging, Short Message Service (SMS) and data communications using lightweight, handheld terminals/phones.

IRIDIUM SOLUTIONS & PRODUCTS

Voice

Iridium offers truly global voice solutions. Features include:

• Call forwarding
• Message notification
• Personal mailbox for messages

Data

Iridium offers two global data services:

• Dial-Up Data Service
  You dial-up via a PC, through your Iridium phone to another computer, network or Internet Service Provider. The data rate on a dial-up service is up to 2.4kbps.
  
  
• Direct Internet Data Service
  You connect from a PC, through your Iridium phone directly to the Internet through servers at Iridium. The rates on a direct Internet data service is greater than 2.4kpbs and up to 10kpbs, this is dependent on the content being transferred.

Short Burst Data

This is a new data service that enables value-added applications to send and receive short data transactions efficiently over the Iridium Network.

Paging

Iridium offers global messaging. Features include:

• Stand-alone or Follow Me Paging
• Alphanumeric messages up to 120 characters or numeric messages up to 20 digits
• Transmission via Internet free of charge

Short Message Service (SMS)

Your Iridium Satellite Phone can send and receive short messages. Features include:

• Alphanumeric messages up to 160 characters
• Transmission via Internet free of charge

Prepaid Services

Prepaid users have a cost effective solution at their fingertips. Users can choose the global plan that meets their needs

Other Services:

• Fax & Enhanced Messaging
• International SOS
• Ship Security & Alert Systems
• Crew Calling

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Download the Iridium 9505A pdf spec sheet

How to buy IRIDIUM

For Iridium purchases, contact Capricorn Satellite Communications via phone or e-mail.