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Iridium® maritime solutions

Iridium® maritime solutions are designed to keep ships connected, efficient, and safe in all the world’s waterways. Iridium partners utilize Iridium’s global cross-linked network to provide maritime equipment that fulfill the direct needs of the industry. Iridium’s maritime solutions use L-Band frequency which provides a weather resistant connection to outlast the harsh conditions at sea.

Iridium®: The possibilities are endless

Powered by a uniquely sophisticated global constellation of 66 cross-linked Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, the Iridium® network provides high-quality voice and data connections over the planet’s entire surface, including across oceans, airways and polar regions. The flexible software-based design of the Iridium® network serves as the technological backbone for the development of an impressive array of industry defining products and services. The unparalleled coverage and high dependability of the Iridium® network mean that Intellian’s customers can rely on critical communication lifelines when and where needed most.

The most technically advanced Iridium® Certus maritime terminal

The Iridium® constellation provides inherent advantages in performance and reliability over other mobile satellite services providers:

• The large number of fast-moving satellites with multiple overlapping spot beams minimizes missed connections and dropped calls.
• The cross-linked satellite architecture permits Iridium® to operate with increased reliability.
• The low-Earth orbit provides a shorter transmission path with less signal attenuation.
• L-band frequency is unaffected by weather conditions.

In the news:
Intellian's low-orbit satellite communication antenna solution gets more compact and affordable with new Iridium Certus C200 Maritime launch
05 September 2022
Intellian’s C700 Iridium Certus™ terminal gains approval for use in Japan
27 October 2021
Intellian launches C700 Iridium Certus® maritime terminal
27 October 2020
Iridium Adds Industry Powerhouse Intellian to Iridium Certus® Maritime Portfolio
22 October 2019

Iridium®: True global coverage

Iridium’s unique constellation architecture makes it the only network that covers 100% of the planet. Satellites are cross-linked to provide reliable, low-latency, weather-resilient connections that enable communication anywhere in the world. The Iridium® constellation is in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), approximately 780 kilometres (485 miles above the Earth, providing stronger signals and faster connectivity through smaller antennas with lower power requirements. Additionally, the unique structure of Iridium's Low-Earth Orbit allows satellites to converge at the poles, ensuring coverage in the remote high-latitude regions where no other satellite provider has coverage. Iridium's LEO network uses L-band frequencies to communicate with the users. These frequencies are more resilient to weather, providing reliable communications even in adverse conditions in the air, on the sea, or on the ground. 

*For non-SOLAS market when paired with Intellian GMDSS console. GMDSS console and SOLAS-compliant terminals are under development and will be available in the future.