Iridium Service

Truly Global,
It's The Network
of Choice for
Voice and
Narrowband Data.

Applications Voice communications and narrowband data
How It Works 66 satellites in low-earth orbit
Inside Scoop    Popular and proven with good voice quality and affordable service

The proven and affordable Iridium satellite network is the world standard for Satcom voice and narrowband data in flight. This network uses a constellation of 66 satellites in low-earth orbit, approximately 485 miles above the earth. Travelling at 16,832 miles per hour, each Iridium satellite circles earth every 100 minutes.

Small and light equipment paired with affordable service makes Iridium satellite service the best in the world for global voice communications.  And with peak data speeds at 2.4 kbps, it's ideal for narrowband data applications.  Iridium provides reliable coverage both in the air and on the ground at all altitudes and latitudes – even in polar regions.

See how Iridium service works.

Iridium is the best of breed for global voice and narrowband data service. Good voice quality and affordable service with antennas as small as a hockey puck.
Want Iridium service on your aircraft?

    Two Aircell equipment packages allow you to enjoy quality voice whether you are on the ground or in the air.

  • Aircell Axxess® – Complete modular cabin system with multiple channels of Iridium satellite service
  • ST 3100 – Single channel of Iridium satellite service with integrated cabin handsets