Iridium Communications Inc. is one of the world’s leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operators, providing truly global voice and data services. Its constellation of 66 LEO satellites enables reliable connectivity worldwide, including polar regions, supporting a wide range of applications across government, maritime, aviation, IoT, and remote communications.
Iridium’s second-generation satellite system, Iridium NEXT, was fully deployed in 2019, significantly enhancing network performance and service reliability. The company also offers Iridium Certus® broadband services, delivering high-speed data connectivity to meet the evolving needs of maritime, aviation, and enterprise markets.
With its unmatched global coverage and highly resilient satellite network, Iridium serves as a critical communications infrastructure provider worldwide.