Iridium is a satellite communication company that provides global voice and data coverage through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbit satellites.
Iridium was founded in 1991 as a subsidiary of Motorola Inc.
Iridium launched its first satellite in 1997 and completed its constellation in 1998.
In 2000, Iridium filed for bankruptcy and was later restructured and acquired by a group of investors.
Iridium has since launched new satellites and expanded its services to include broadband data and IoT solutions.
Globalstar is a satellite communication company that provides voice and data services through a constellation of 24 low earth orbit satellites.
Inmarsat is a satellite communication company that provides mobile and fixed satellite voice and data services through a network of geostationary satellites.
Thuraya is a satellite communication company that provides voice and data services primarily to the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia through a constellation of two geostationary satellites and a spare.
Iridium GO! is a mobile satellite hotspot that enables voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world through Wi-Fi enabled smartphones or tablets.
Iridium Extreme is a rugged satellite phone that provides global voice and data coverage in harsh environments.
Iridium Certus is a broadband service that provides voice and data connectivity through a constellation of Iridium Next satellites.
Iridium is a satellite communication company that provides global voice and data coverage through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbit satellites.
Iridium satellites orbit the Earth, providing coverage to remote and difficult-to-reach locations. Users can access Iridium's services through various products such as satellite phones, mobile hotspots, and broadband terminals.
Iridium's pricing depends on the product and service plan chosen. Satellite phone plans start at $49.99/month and can go up to $1,045/month for unlimited data. Broadband plans start at $99/month and can go up to $1,295/month for unlimited data.
Iridium provides a unique offering as it is the only company to provide truly global coverage through its constellation of low-earth orbit satellites. However, other satellite communication companies such as Globalstar, Inmarsat, and Thuraya also provide voice and data services through their respective networks of satellites.
Iridium's satellite signals do not penetrate buildings, so users will need to be outside with a clear view of the sky to access the service.
