Iridium is a low Earth-orbiting system, offering wireless telephone service at a fraction of the cost of other systems
Applications
The Iridium system has the unique ability to enable voice and data communication in all remote areas of the world, including airspace, all ocean regions and numerous parts around the globe with underdeveloped or non-existent communications systems. Used in conjunction with @SEAmail, Iridium can also be used to send fax and telex messages*.
Covering the Earth and combining global satellite coverage with local, ground-based services, Iridium is the ideal solution for commercial shipping and fishing vessels, leisure and work vessels, government agencies (the Navy, Coast Guard, Customs patrols, etc.) as well as for crew members on board and land-mobile users.
Benefits
- Transmission of voice and data (2.4 kbps & 10 kbps direct Internet access)
- Lightweight and highly portable
- Truly global coverage (only system offering 100% global coverage, including polar regions)
- One telephone number - one call - one connection, regardless of where the handset is located
- One simple bill for your entire account (in one currency, from one source)
- Low-cost equipment and Iridium-to-Iridium voice and data service
- SMS and paging also available
- Instant service activation through Marlink
Safety (GMDSS) and Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
Iridium is not part of the GMDSS System, but can be used for operations and crew social calling and e-mail.
Click here for information on SSAS
Ease of installation and use
Iridium is easy to install and takes a minimum of space above deck, employing a small omni-directional antenna with no moving parts. The Iridium set comes with a standard RJ11 connector for easy connection to standard analog telephones or PABX. Using Iridium is as easy as dialing a normal telephone. The system offers all the valuable services of mobile/cellular telephones and requires a minimum amount of maintenance.
*Send-only. Iridium cannot be used to receive either fax or telex messages.
