Iridium Launches Next Generation IoT Platform
Smaller, purpose-built, and designed for scale, the new Iridium 9604 unifies
satellite, cellular, and GNSS in a single platform engineered for global IoT
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
On-Air Trials Underway: Iridium NTN Direct Prepares to Enter Beta as Testing Continues
The first mobile-originated message sent over the Iridium NTN Direct service
read: "To Iridium and Beyond."
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Chooses Reliable, Global Connectivity with Iridium
Hyundai's Hi MATE Remote Fleet Management System to Utilize Iridium's IoT
Services for Delivery of Critical Machine Data
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Appoints Louis Alterman to Board of Directors
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
Vodafone IoT Partners with Iridium to Provide its Customers with NTN NB-IoT Connectivity
Iridium NTN Direct satellite connectivity will give Vodafone IoT's customers
even more coverage across the planet
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Unveils Revolutionary Global GPS Device Protection on a Chip
Devices reliant on GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) can
integrate comprehensive protection against jamming, spoofing and time
interruptions with the Iridium PNT ASIC
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Awarded U.S. Department of Transportation Contract for Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services Deployment and Testing
Iridium to join forces with T-Mobile for live-site activations throughout the
United States
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium and Qualcomm Join Forces to Enable Satellite Connectivity in Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio
Multiple Iridium data services integrated into the powerful Snapdragon platform
for U.S. government and allied users
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Begins Integration of NTN Direct with Deutsche Telekom
Iridium NTN Direct will extend Deutsche Telekom's global IoT customer reach
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.
New Iridium Chat App Enables Unlimited Global Messaging via Iridium GO! exec
Iridium Chat app debuts alongside new Iridium GO! exec unlimited plan built for data intensive applications from the field MCLEAN, Va., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced ...
Iridium and Syniverse Partner to Bring Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity to Mobile Network Operators Worldwide
MCLEAN, Va., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced a new partnership withSyniverse, the world's most connected company®, to support the rollout of Iridium NTN DirectSM service ...
Empowering Relief Efforts: Iridium Partners with World Central Kitchen
MCLEAN, Va., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced a strategic partnership withWorld Central Kitchen (WCK), an organization dedicated to providing relief to communities exper...
Iridium Enables Global Connectivity for Heimdall Power Grid Sensors
Utilizing the Iridium Certus 9704 module, Heimdall Power's Neuron device allows grid operators to monitor and manage the grid more effectively MCLEAN, Va., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communicati...
Iridium Transforms Satellite IoT with the Launch of Revolutionary Iridium Certus 9704 Module
The new module is supported by the Iridium Certus 9704 Development Kit, and is ideal for data, audio messages and image transfers, while positioning companies as more future ready in anticipation of Satellite AIoT MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IR...
Global Maritime Safety Enters New Era with the Launch of Iridium Certus GMDSS
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today announced the service launch ofIridium Certus® GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime satellite communication safety services. Iridium Certus GMDSS, the only truly global GMDSS service available, fe...
Iridium to Collaborate with Nordic Semiconductor on Iridium NTN Direct integration
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced its collaboration withNordic Semiconductor for early integration of its Iridium NTN Direct℠ service into Nordic's LTE-M/NB-Io...
Iridium Certus Selected by Brazilian Railway Operator MRS Logistica for Reliable Weather-Resilient Satellite Connectivity
Satcom Direct Brasil and MRS Logística are deploying Iridium Certus terminals for reliable positive train control and essential rail line interoperability MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite c...
Iridium Accelerates Direct-to-Device Service with Acceptance into 3GPP Standards; Announces Iridium NTN Direct℠
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project ( 3GPP) accepted Iridium's request to extend the functionality of Narrowband In...
Iridium Unveils Iridium Certus GMDSS: Defining a New Standard in Maritime Safety and Communications
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today unveiledIridium Certus® GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime safety, compliance, and communication. Building on the powerful capabilities of Iridium Certus technology, Iridium Certus GMDSS feature...
Iridium Satellite Time and Location Service Activated for Europe and Asia Pacific Regions
Increased international demand from partners to accelerate market adoption worldwide MCLEAN, Va., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced expanded commercial availability of it...
