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Iridium Launches Global Satellite Data and Internet Services

Iridium's service provider network, which offers worldwide distribution of Iridium's data and voice services, currently sell data-ready Motorola handsets along with data kit adapters for use with laptops and other computers. Costs for Iridium's data services are included with voice telephony at charges that will retail for no more than $1.50 per minute.
Leesburg - June 6, 2001
Iridium Satellite has launched its commercial mobile data service, including dial-up connectivity and direct-Internet connections.

"For many of our target customers, the data capability has been the missing link in their remote communications plans. The ability to send and receive e-mails, data files and to conduct basic Web services, will prove invaluable for users in the field," said Gino Picasso, CEO of Iridium.

"For the first time, users will be able to access the Internet and World Wide Web from any part of the globe, thanks to Iridium's only truly global network.

"We are committed to enhancing the value of our network for Iridium customers and data and Internet services are one more example of this effort," said Picasso.

Iridium's easy-to-use data services offer an important communications tool for government and military users and for vertical markets such as maritime, aviation, oil and gas, mining, construction, forestry, non-governmental organization/relief and yachting/leisure.

To fulfill industrial market requirements, Iridium's dial-up data capability provides connectivity to corporate data users at 2.4 Kbps, while Iridium's direct-Internet data services provide an optimized connection to the Internet at 10 Kbps, independent of the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN).

"Iridium is absolutely dedicated to continued system enhancements bringing innovative services to these vertical markets," said Mark Adams, Iridium's chief technology officer.

"Our data services, providing reliable Internet connectivity where no data and Internet alternatives existed, terrestrial or otherwise, is the first of several innovations.

For example, the direct Internet service offers a Smart Connect ? feature that allows the user to maintain an always-on mode, without incurring continuous airtime charges."

Specific functionality includes:

  • Speed of up to 10 Kbps;
  • Ability to move ISP point-of-presence to Iridium gateway;
  • "Walk-away" feature that will complete data transfers and disconnect after an operation has been performed; and
  • Reconnect "intelligence" after unplanned interruption allowing for continuation of transfer at last completed point.

Iridium's service provider network, which offers worldwide distribution of Iridium's data and voice services, currently sell data-ready Motorola handsets along with data kit adapters for use with laptops and other computers. Costs for Iridium's data services are included with voice telephony at charges that will retail for no more than $1.50 per minute.

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Leesburg - March 8, 2001
Iridium Satellite has signed agreements with 13 service providers to offer worldwide distribution capabilities at the next month's relaunch next month of Iridium's commercial service that are expected to be provided at $1.50 per minute compared to a previously unsustainable $7 a minutes.



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