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The Iridium GO! exec can also be used to get help in an emergency.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2023Iridium reveals the GO! exec™

Multiple users can wirelessly connect their smart devices to the Iridium GO! exec over Wi-Fi.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2023Iridium reveals the GO! exec™

Iridium Communications has unveiled the Iridium GO! exec™, a new class of personal satellite communication device.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2023Iridium reveals the GO! exec™

The Iridium GO! exec can initiate an SOS call if the user's smart device runs out of power.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2023Iridium reveals the GO! exec™

GIT offers voice and data compression software to support efficient Iridium Certus application solutions for Department of Defense users.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 27, 2023GIT Satellite becomes an Iridium Certus service provider + will now support DoD and U.S. Government (USG) customers

Iridium unveiled its entry into the satellite-to-smartphone market on 2023-01-05 in a partnership with Qualcomm.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 27, 2023Lynk Global finalizing ground station for direct-to-smartphone services

Iridium unveiled Qualcomm on 2023-01-05 as the partner behind plans to connect smartphones to its satellite constellation 2023.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipJan 5, 2023Iridium and Qualcomm to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones this year

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.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipJan 5, 2023Iridium and Qualcomm to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones this year

Iridium chose to partner with Qualcomm to enable satellite connectivity across multiple smartphone brands that run Android.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipJan 5, 2023Iridium and Qualcomm to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones this year

Iridium operates a 66-satellite constellation that cost $3,000,000,000 and is more advanced than Globalstar’s 24-satellite network.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipJan 3, 2023Iridium enters service agreement for direct-to-smartphone satellite service

In July Iridium signed a development contract with a company to enable Iridium satellite technology in smartphones.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2023Iridium enters service agreement for direct-to-smartphone satellite service

Samsung plans to use Iridium’s constellation to bring satellite connectivity to its Galaxy S23 smartphones 2023.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipJan 3, 2023Iridium enters service agreement for direct-to-smartphone satellite service

Iridium is due to be paid royalties, development fees, and network usage fees under the deal and disclosed this in a 2022-12-30 regulatory filing that provided no financial details or timings.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2023Iridium enters service agreement for direct-to-smartphone satellite service

On 2023-01-05, Iridium named U.S.-based chipmaker Qualcomm as its direct-to-smartphone partner.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2023Iridium enters service agreement for direct-to-smartphone satellite service

The IoT gateway leverages the full potential of Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) and the industry standard MQTT messaging protocol.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 30, 2022Ground Control develops satellite IoT Gateway for larger data payloads in remote locations

Support for Iridium Certus 200, 350, and 700 with IMT was planned for the first quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipDec 23, 2022Iridium Introduces its Next Generation Satellite IoT Data Service

Iridium operates a constellation of crosslinked satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) that provides truly global coverage.

Mentioned as: iridiumTechnical ProductDec 23, 2022Iridium Introduces its Next Generation Satellite IoT Data Service

STREAM+ is powered by Iridium Certus 100 and allows users to send and receive files and messages securely.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 23, 2022Iridium Introduces its Next Generation Satellite IoT Data Service

The Falcon 9 first stage booster that supported the Eutelsat 10B mission previously supported the launches of Telstar 18 VANTAGE, Iridium-8, and multiple Starlink missions.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralNov 26, 2022UPDATE: SpaceX successfully launches Dragon’s first resupply mission to the ISS via Falcon 9 and Eutelsat’s 10B satellite launched

SpaceX, Iridium (Globalstar’s rival), and other established and early‑stage satellite operators are developing direct‑to‑smartphone services ranging from basic SOS to 0.005 kg broadband.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2022Apple bringing SOS via satellite services to Europe in December
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