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The Iridium Satellite System is the only provider of truly global, truly mobile satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth (including oceans, airways and Polar regions). Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by Boeing, Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where terrestrial communications are not available. The service is ideally suited for industrial applications such as heavy construction, defense/military, emergency services, maritime, mining, forestry, oil and gas and aviation.

The IRIDIUM system is a satellite-based Personal Communication Services (PCS), or Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) system, supporting global, wireless digital communications. IRIDIUM provides voice, messaging and data services to mobile subscribers using handheld user terminals.

Iridium Satellite launched commercial global satellite communications services on March 28, 2001 with enhanced products and services. Service enhancements include improved voice quality and simplified pricing plans. Soon after launch, Iridium expanded the service portfolio to include data services.

The Iridium system comprises three principal components: the satellite network, the ground network and the Iridium subscriber products including phones and pagers. The design of the Iridium network allows voice and data to be routed virtually anywhere in the world. Voice and data calls are relayed from one satellite to another until they reach the satellite above the Iridium Subscriber Unit (handset) and the signal is relayed back to Earth.

Only Iridium Satellite Solutions global service allows maritime users to send and receive voice, paging and data regardless of location. Ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship, or ship-to-ship. User friendly Iridium Satellite Solutions equipment can affordably handle all your maritime communication needs.

Iridium Satellite Solutions Operational Advantages:

• GLOBAL - Only two way coverage that includes the world's oceans and polar regions.
• FLEXIBLE - Fixed or handheld units; No special code dialing necessary; RJ-11 jacks for PBX and wireless phone compatibility.
• INEXPENSIVE - Flat rates with no long-distance charges or roaming necessary; Special low vessel-to-vessel rates; Small, inexpensive terminals, maintenance-free antenna.