Iridium voice services

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:alternativeTo Globalstar voice services
Inmarsat voice services
Thuraya voice services
gptkbp:billingModel per minute
prepaid and postpaid options
gptkbp:callQuality low latency
narrowband
gptkbp:callSetupTime typically under 20 seconds
gptkbp:covers global
gptkbp:emergencyServices gptkb:Iridium_911
gptkbp:encryption proprietary air interface encryption
gptkbp:feature two-way voice communication
emergency calling
global roaming
direct-dial international calls
interoperability with PSTN
interoperability with cellular networks
secure communications (for government/military)
gptkbp:frequency gptkb:L-band
gptkbp:handsetExample gptkb:Iridium_9555
gptkb:Iridium_Extreme
gptkb:Iridium_GO!
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:McLean,_Virginia,_USA
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iridium voice services
gptkbp:launched 1998
gptkbp:marketedAs Iridium Voice
gptkbp:mobileAppAvailable 24/7
gptkbp:numberOfSatellites 66 active satellites
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:Iridium_Communications_Inc.
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Iridium_satellite_constellation
gptkbp:provides gptkb:Iridium_Communications_Inc.
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FCC
gptkbp:satelliteOrbits polar orbits
780 km altitude
gptkbp:serviceType gptkb:satellite
voice call
gptkbp:supports aviation terminals
fixed satellite terminals
maritime terminals
mobile satellite phones
gptkbp:targetUser gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:military
scientific expeditions
emergency responders
aviation users
maritime users
adventurers
remote area users
gptkbp:technology gptkb:low_Earth_orbit_satellites
gptkbp:website https://www.iridium.com/voice/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iridium_NEXT_satellite_constellation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7