Satisfactory satellite service providers include ViaSat, Iridium, Intelsat/SES, EchoStar/Hughes, and Globalstar/Apple.
The solution is enabled by SKYTRAC’s ISAT-200A and integrates with Airbus’ Helionix system to transmit in-flight data to ground crews via the Iridium network.
The SIGMA platform has integrated Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb LEO service with existing Ku- and C-band VSAT, LTE, line-of-sight, and Iridium Certus services.
SIGMA integrates dual-LEO service with Ku- and C-band VSAT, LTE, line-of-sight, and Iridium Certus into a single wide-area network.
WaveLINK is designed to host digital services across Iridium’s reliable network.
Vodafone IoT plans to integrate Iridium’s direct-to-device offering into its services.
Vodafone IoT will gain access to Iridium NTN Direct, which is planned for commercial launch in 2026.
Deutsche Telekom has signed on to integrate Iridium NTN Direct into its IoT offering.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. introduced WaveLINK, a next-generation GMDSS solution powered by Iridium Certus and developed in collaboration with North Invent.
Decentralized telecom network Karrier One will also integrate Iridium NTN Direct into its services.
Iridium NTN Direct is a 3GPP standards-based service for narrowband IoT that operates over Iridium’s satellite network.
Vodafone IoT CEO Erik Brenneis stated that the partnership with Iridium opens the door to a new generation of IoT connectivity.
Vodafone and Iridium will go through integration and testing and plan to launch a full commercial service for customers globally.
WaveLINK provides global coverage via the Iridium Certus network and includes mandatory GMDSS features like distress alerting and safety voice.
The Iridium NTN Direct service will support use cases like data messaging, tracking, and real-time monitoring for IoT, automotive, and industrial devices.
The Iridium NTN Direct service is particularly aimed at industries in remote areas such as wind farms, oil pipelines, shipping tracking, and emergency services.
PntGuard uses Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) technology that leverages Iridium's constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites.
Iridium is conducting beta trials of its technologies and plans for commercial availability in mid-2026.
Iridium has 25 years of experience in satellite-based connectivity.
Iridium's new chip measures 8mm by 8mm, fitting into a wide array of devices ranging from personal electronics to critical infrastructure.