Iridium
Iridium

Truly Global Powerful Performance

Overview

Iridium®: The possibilities are endless

Powered by a uniquely sophisticated global constellation of 66 L-band 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.

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Iridium® is more than just a satellite company. Trusted by more than a million people and organizations to make connections anywhere to anything or anyone, Iridium® continues to innovate and enable the technology of the future.

Strategic partnership

Intellian and Iridium have forged a strong and innovative partnership since 2019 and our collaboration has resulted in the development of cutting-edge terminals like the C700, C200M, and C200L, which utilize Iridium's global L-band LEO network to provide reliable connectivity across the globe. Our newest  This partnership has led to significant advancements in maritime safety including the Intellian GMDSS safety terminal which is in development.

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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® L-band 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. 

True Global Coverage

  • Iridium® LEO network of 66 satellites
  • Pole to Pole coverage
  • Low-Earth Orbit, stronger signals
  • Low latency, high speed and always-on
  • GMDSS Ready

Maritime and Land

The C700 and C700 winterized version can deliver out-of-the-box uplink speeds of 352Kbps and downlink speeds of 704Kbps. The C200M and C200L (for fixed land services) provides IP data speeds of up to 176 kbps (up and down). 

All our Iridium® Certus terminals can be configured as a standalone device or as a companion to VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) and flat panel antenna systems.

Powerful performance

Iridium's network is designed with multiple redundancy levels, ensuring that communication is always available, even if one or more satellites fail. Iridium's network together with Intellian Certus terminals can support a wide range of applications, including voice, data, and messaging services, and it can be used by a variety of industries.

Market Sectors

Iridium Certus is an award-winning, advanced, multi-service platform enabled by the upgraded truly global Iridium constellation. Whether staying connected with loved ones while at sea, responding to an emergency situation, or maintaining business continuity ashore, Iridium Certus offers a superior platform to deliver the most important information when and where you need it most.

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