Satellite Phone offers reliable communication in any locale.

Iridium Satellite LLC    Bethesda, MD 20817
Nov 03, 2008 To deliver secure and reliable, real-time communications, Model 9555 uses constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting, cross-linked commercial satellites that operates as fully meshed network with in-orbit spares. Water- and shock-resistant phone has hand-friendly form factor with mini-USB data port and internally stowed antenna. In addition to menu-driven interface and built-in speaker phone, device has 30 hr max standby time, 4 hr max talk time, and SMS/email capabilities.

Marine Satellite Communication Service offers 128 kbps speed.

Iridium Satellite LLC    Bethesda, MD 20817
Oct 08, 2008 Iridium OpenPort(TM) marine satellite communication service offers 3 independent telephone circuits which can be used simultaneously without interference, as well as user-selectable range of data speeds from 9.6-128 kbps. Data rates can easily be adjusted up or down at any time without making hardware or software changes, enabling users to adjust speed of data transmission. Service is suited for ship-to-shore crew calling, email, and IP-based data communications.

Satellite Communication Service targets maritime industry.

Iridium Satellite LLC    Bethesda, MD 20817
Mar 06, 2008 Featuring 100% global coverage, Iridium OpenPort provides complete and integrated solution for ship-to-shore crew calling, email, and IP-based data communications. Ship terminal provides dynamic allocation of 3 independent telephone lines and one data port configurable from 9.6-128 kbps. All voice and data circuits can be used simultaneously. Unstabilized, omnidirectional antenna array measures 9 in. high and 22.5 in. in diameter.