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Iridium Certus Distribution Expands; Enables Globally 'Connected Vehicles', Assets and Teams
by Staff Writers
McLean VA (SPX) Mar 14, 2018

Unlike geostationary networks with limited global reach and bulky terminals, the unique architecture of the Iridium constellation, featuring 66 interconnected low-earth-orbit satellites, enables global coverage and creation of cost-effective, highly mobile, small-form-factor antennas and terminals. This results in improved access, particularly when in rugged terrain such as mountainous regions, and makes satellite communication services a viable option for new markets and geographies.

Iridum has announced the next wave of Iridium Certus service providers selected to deliver this next-generation satellite broadband solution for land-mobile applications. This group of six world-class service providers includes, Globalsat, IEC Telecom, Marlink, McQ, Pivotel and Tesam Argentina S.A. ("Tesacom"). Together, these companies further expand the footprint for Iridium Certus land-mobile services.

The introduction of Iridium Certus and the new Thales MissionLINK terminal is a game-changer for off-the-grid public safety, utility, oil and gas, military and non-government organization applications. Adoption of this technology will create the first truly globally 'connected vehicles,' allowing drivers and their passengers to be more productive on-the-move.

The solution offers a seamless broadband connectivity experience that can be configured to automatically switch between Iridium Certus or local cellular infrastructure. This ensures the most cost-effective option is in use regardless of deployed environmental conditions or location worldwide. As a result, organizations are empowered to maintain capabilities like real-time vehicle tracking and immediate transmission of telematics information, while supporting internet, phone and email requirements.

Already undergoing live testing, the Thales MissionLink terminal will debut at speeds of 352 kbps, later upgradable to 704 kbps through a firmware update.

Brian Aziz, director of Satcom Solutions for Thales Defense and Security shared, "The network performance results that we've confirmed through our testing have surpassed our expectations including achievement of 352 kbps data speeds and clarity of Iridium's high-quality voice calling. Starting this month, we will transition to field customer trials and commence high-rate production of our terminals in order to meet the demand of orders that we have already received."

Aziz continued, "The level of engagement from Iridium's service providers has been tremendous, and we anticipate Iridium's certification of the Thales MissionLink terminal next month as we continue to make progress towards commercial introduction in mid-2018."

Unlike geostationary networks with limited global reach and bulky terminals, the unique architecture of the Iridium constellation, featuring 66 interconnected low-earth-orbit satellites, enables global coverage and creation of cost-effective, highly mobile, small-form-factor antennas and terminals. This results in improved access, particularly when in rugged terrain such as mountainous regions, and makes satellite communication services a viable option for new markets and geographies.

With the addition of these six service providers, 12 companies to date have signed on to provide land-mobile-related industries with Iridium Certus service. Previously, six companies were announced, including Applied Satellite Technology Limited (AST), Arion Communication Co. Ltd, Kaigai Communication Corporation, MVS USA Inc., Network Innovations and Spacenet. Iridium plans to announce additional service providers in the coming weeks.

Iridium Certus is enabled by the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation, which is in the process of replacing the original Iridium network. To date, there have been four successful Iridium NEXT launches, deploying more than half of the new constellation. Four additional launches are planned for 2018.


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Iridium Certus readies for takeoff with aviation service providers
McLean VA (SPX) Mar 05, 2018
Iridium Communications Inc. reports that Honeywell Aerospace, SKYTRAC, Avitek and Navicom Aviation are the first Iridium Certus service providers to be selected for the aviation industry. As Iridium Certus service providers, each company will be able to offer the new, best-in-class broadband satellite connectivity to its customers. Ideal for commercial airliner flight deck communications, rotorcraft and both flight deck and cabin business jet connectivity, Iridium Certus will soon offer the indust ... read more

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