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Iridium Satellite
The
Iridium Satellite Phone System is the only provider of truly global, truly mobile
satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth (Iridium
satellite telephone coverage includes oceans, airways and Polar regions). Through
the Iridium constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by Boeing,
Iridium satellite phones delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas
where terrestrial phone services are not available. Iridium satellite phone service
is ideally suited for industrial applications such as heavy construction,
defense/military, emergency services, maritime, mining, forestry, oil and
gas and aviation. Iridium satellite currently provides satellite phone services to the United States
Department of Defense and launched commercial satellite phone service in March 2001.
THE SYSTEM
The Iridium satellite phone system is a satellite-based Personal
Communication Services (PCS), or Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) system,
supporting global, wireless digital telephone fax and data service. IRIDIUM satellite provides
voice, messaging and data services to mobile subscribers using handheld
satellite telephones.
Iridium Satellite launched commercial global satellite
communications services on March 28, 2001 with enhanced products and services.
Iridium satellite service enhancements include improved voice quality and
simplified pricing plans. Soon after launch, Iridium satellite expanded
the service portfolio to include data services. Please see the Product & Services
pages for details. Iridium Satellite LLC is focused on providing affordable,
dependable, long-term global satellilte phone and data solutions.
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