The satellite-to-phone trend we predicted last year didn't take off as expected, and one of the casualties was satellite network owner Iridium's severed partnership with chipmaker Qualcomm.

Satellite communications is finally ready to fill the void. Shares of Iridium Communications (IRDM) are rocketing to new highs despite the bear market, the weakening global economy, and the war in ...

It’s not just a satellite phone anymore, but it’s actually using your iPhone when you’re off the grid or away from cell phone towers.” Unseen to the public, Iridium trackers are also used ...

A new partnership between the satellite phone firm Iridium and chip giant Qualcomm will bring satellite connectivity to premium Android smartphones later in the year. It means that in places where ...

Sep 11, 2024 T-Mobile and SpaceX have successfully tested a wireless emergency alert (WEA) via the Starlink network's new direct-to-cell capability. The test message was sent by emergency operators ...

Renowned for its satellite phones, IoT terminals, and mobile connectivity services, Iridium serves various industries, ...

It is a satellite communication base station called the Thales VesseLINK. Thales is one of the partner companies that built the satellites for the Iridium NEXT fleet, which has 66 operational ...

The Falcon booster was last flown in January, to launch 10 satellites for the Iridium sat-phone and data-relay company. And it was another Iridium launch that topped out the weekend's activities.

This upgrade leverages the Iridium satellite constellation to provide real-time, direct-to-satellite phone messaging for a range of time-sensitive applications, including environmental monitoring ...

Garmin's new inReach Messenger Plus allows pilots to send texts, photos and voice messages in flight via a satellite ...