Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) today announced the next
wave of Iridium Certus service providers selected to deliver this
next-generation satellite broadband solution for land-mobile
applications. This group of six world-class service providers
includes, Globalsat, IEC Telecom, Marlink, McQ, Pivotel and Tesam
Argentina S.A. (“Tesacom”). Together, these companies further
expand the footprint for Iridium Certus land-mobile services.
The introduction of Iridium Certus and the new Thales
MissionLINKTM terminal is a game-changer for off-the-grid public
safety, utility, oil and gas, military and non-government
organization applications. Adoption of this technology will create
the first truly globally ‘connected vehicles,’ allowing drivers and
their passengers to be more productive on-the-move. The
solution offers a seamless broadband connectivity experience that
can be configured to automatically switch between Iridium Certus or
local cellular infrastructure. This ensures the most cost-effective
option is in use regardless of deployed environmental conditions or
location worldwide. As a result, organizations are empowered to
maintain capabilities like real-time vehicle tracking and immediate
transmission of telematics information, while supporting internet,
phone and email requirements.
Already undergoing live testing, the Thales MissionLink terminal
will debut at speeds of 352 kbps, later upgradable to 704 kbps
through a firmware update. Brian Aziz, director of Satcom
Solutions for Thales Defense & Security shared, “The network
performance results that we've confirmed through our testing have
surpassed our expectations including achievement of 352 kbps data
speeds and clarity of Iridium's high-quality voice calling.
Starting this month, we will transition to field customer trials
and commence high-rate production of our terminals in order to meet
the demand of orders that we have already received.” Aziz
continued, “The level of engagement from Iridium's service
providers has been tremendous, and we anticipate Iridium's
certification of the Thales MissionLink terminal next month as we
continue to make progress towards commercial introduction in
mid-2018.”
Unlike geostationary networks with limited global reach and
bulky terminals, the unique architecture of the Iridium®
constellation, featuring 66 interconnected low-earth-orbit
satellites, enables global coverage and creation of cost-effective,
highly mobile, small-form-factor antennas and terminals. This
results in improved access, particularly when in rugged terrain
such as mountainous regions, and makes satellite communication
services a viable option for new markets and geographies.
With the addition of these six service providers, 12 companies
to date have signed on to provide land-mobile-related industries
with Iridium Certus service. Previously, six companies were
announced, including Applied Satellite Technology Limited (AST),
Arion Communication Co. Ltd, Kaigai Communication Corporation, MVS
USA Inc., Network Innovations and Spacenet. Iridium plans to
announce additional service providers in the coming weeks.
Iridium Certus is enabled by the Iridium NEXT satellite
constellation, which is in the process of replacing the original
Iridium network. To date, there have been four successful
Iridium NEXT launches, deploying more than half of the new
constellation. Four additional launches are planned for 2018.
To learn more about Iridium Certus and the Thales MissionLink
terminal, stop by the Iridium booth, #1801, at SATELLITE 2018 in
Washington, DC between Tuesday March 13th and Thursday March
15th.
For more information about Iridium Certus, visit
https://www.iridium.com/company/industryleadership/iridiumcertus.
For more information about Iridium NEXT, visit
www.IridiumNEXT.com.For more information about Globalsat, visit
en.globalsat.usFor more information about IEC Telecom, visit
www.iec-telecom.comFor more information about Marlink, visit
www.marlink.comFor more information about McQ, visit
www.mcqinc.comFor more information about Pivotel, visit
www.pivotel.com.auFor more information about Tesacom, visit
www.tesacom.net
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite
communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables
connections between people, organizations and assets to and from
anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner
companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of
reliable solutions for markets that require truly global
communications. The company has a major development program
underway for its next-generation network — Iridium NEXT. Iridium
Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and
its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under
the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium
products, services and partner solutions,
visit www.iridium.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not purely historical
facts may constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has
based these statements on its current expectations and the
information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements
in this presentation include statements regarding the deployment
and capabilities of the Iridium NEXT constellation and products and
services to be offered over the constellation, including Iridium
Certus. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the words
“anticipates,” “may,” “can,” “believes,” “expects,” “projects,”
“intends,” “likely,” “will,” “to be” and other expressions that are
predictions or indicate future events, trends or prospects. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Iridium to differ materially from
any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties
regarding potential delays in the Iridium NEXT deployment, the
development and functionality of Iridium NEXT and related products
and services, as well as the market for such products and services,
and the company’s ability to maintain the health, capacity and
content of its satellite constellation, as well as general industry
and economic conditions, and competitive, legal, governmental and
technological factors. Other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those indicated by the
forward-looking statements include those factors listed under the
caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”) on February 22, 2018, as well as other
filings Iridium makes with the SEC from time to time. There is no
assurance that Iridium’s expectations will be realized. If one or
more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if Iridium's
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Iridium's
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press
release, and Iridium undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements.
Press Contact:
Jordan
Hassin
Iridium Communications Inc.+1 (646)
872-0067Jordan.Hassin@iridium.comTwitter: @IridiumComm
Investor Contact:
Kenneth LevyIridium Communications Inc.+1 (703)
287-7570Ken.Levy@iridium.comTwitter: @IridiumIR
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