Iridium Communications Inc.
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- CEO
- Matthew J. Desch
- Full Time Employees
- 975
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Telecommunications Services
- Address
- 1676 International Drive McLean VA United States of America 22102
- IPO Date
- Mar 20, 2008
- CIK
- 0001418819
- Website
- iridium.com
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- Iridium Communications Inc. delivers essential mobile voice and data connectivity and associated products to a diverse global clientele, encompassing commercial enterprises, government bodies both domestically and internationally, non-governmental organizations, and individual users across the planet. Operating a constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services including both postpaid and prepaid mobile satellite voice and data options, push-to-talk functionality, robust broadband solutions via Iridium Certus, and extensive Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. It also facilitates hosted payload opportunities and provides specialized data services such as precise satellite time and location (STL) – a capability enhanced by its 2024 acquisition of Satelles – inbound public switched telephone network connections, short messaging, subscriber identity module management, activation processes, customer reactivation support, and various other auxiliary services. Furthermore, Iridium supplies integrated voice and data solutions, featuring devices for tracking personnel and assets like equipment, vehicles, and aircraft. Their offerings extend to beyond-line-of-sight communication for aviation, critical maritime communication applications, highly specialized connectivity for high-value individuals, and secure mobile communication and data devices tailored for military and intelligence sectors, including secure satellite handsets, as well as netted voice, messaging, and paging services. They also provide ongoing maintenance and support for the dedicated gateway utilized by the United States government, a long-standing customer. Recent initiatives include partnerships for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) NB-IoT connectivity, collaboration with Qualcomm for satellite integration into Snapdragon platforms, and the development of a global GPS device protection chip. The company's product lineup comprises satellite handsets, personal communicators, voice and data modems, broadband data terminals, and IoT data modules. A wide range of accessories for these devices is also available, such as batteries, protective holsters, earbud headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, antenna adapters, USB data cables, and charging units. Additionally, Iridium provides extensive engineering and support services. The distribution of these products and services to commercial end-users is managed through an extensive wholesale network, which includes service providers, value-added resellers, and manufacturers. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Iridium Communications Inc. was established in 2000.
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