Iridium is partnering with Qualcomm to roll out its direct-to-smartphone technology on new Android smartphones in the second half of 2023.
Iridium Space Systems operates an existing constellation of 66 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Custom applications can be developed for the Iridium GO! exec using an Iridium-provided API.
The Iridium GO! exec is designed for global connections to smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Additional accessories for the Iridium GO! exec are expected in the coming months.
The Iridium GO! exec can initiate an SOS call if the user's smart device runs out of power.
The Iridium GO! exec has a capable battery that provides extended usage and can be used as a power bank for charging devices.
Iridium Communications has unveiled the Iridium GO! exec™, a new class of personal satellite communication device.
Multiple users can wirelessly connect their smart devices to the Iridium GO! exec over Wi-Fi.
The Iridium GO! exec allows users to send and receive email, use chat or office applications, make phone calls, share pictures, and post to social media.
The Iridium GO! exec can connect wired devices to the internet using a built-in ethernet port.
The Iridium GO! exec can also be used to get help in an emergency.
The device is built upon Iridium Certus® technology, providing faster data speeds.
The Iridium GO! exec is ultra-portable, fitting in a backpack or on the glareshield of a personal aircraft.
GIT will support U.S. government customers with hardware platforms, airtime, and data services for Iridium Certus.
GIT offers voice and data compression software to support efficient Iridium Certus application solutions for Department of Defense users.
Iridium unveiled its entry into the satellite-to-smartphone market on 2023-01-05 in a partnership with Qualcomm.
Qualcomm has developed a product called Snapdragon Satellite that can be added to Android smartphones and other devices to support two-way communications via Iridium satellites.
Iridium unveiled Qualcomm on 2023-01-05 as the partner behind plans to connect smartphones to its satellite constellation 2023.
Iridium chose to partner with Qualcomm to enable satellite connectivity across multiple smartphone brands that run Android.