Iridium Certus A Reliable World Wide Communications

Iridium Certus will extend the reach of terrestrial and cellular infrastructure like never before with truly mobile communications capabilities, making it ideal for supporting critical connectivity needs regardless of location, terrain and weather events.

Iridium Certus sets the new standard for remote communications and connectivity for enterprises, governments, and individuals that want to extend their use of mobile networks into remote areas, without having to deploy ground-based infrastructure or expensive terminals. With mobile IP data speeds debuting at 352Kbps, upgradable to 704Kbps, one platform will deliver a reliable, simultaneous connection for data access, multiple voice lines, and location-based applications. Iridium’s low latency network also supports over-the-top smartphone applications, allowing messaging and push-to-talk services to operate seamlessly for a consistent user experience anywhere on the planet.

Based on Iridium’s unique Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) network, Iridium Certus terminals utilize antennas with stationary internal components, providing enhanced reliability and a lower profile design to open up new markets and applications for satellite services. Unlike Geostationary (GEO) terminals that require complex and expensive steerable antennas or manual pointing to connect, Iridium terminals feature solid-state, omni-directional antennas that automatically connect with the closest Iridium satellite wherever pointed toward the sky, allowing for a simple set-up and use. Iridium Certus will integrate with the robustly designed Thales MissionLINKTM terminal that will enable customers to connect multiple smartphones or laptops via WiFi or Ethernet, while communicating simultaneously via up to three high quality voice lines. Customers may also configure the Thales MissionLINK to connect through the Iridium satellite network and then automatically route their data connection through an external cellular modem when networks are available in order to reduce costs and provide a seamless user experience. Thales MissionLINK also offers a Radio Gateway that allows customers to connect their Land Mobile Radios, allowing dispatchers or disparate groups to communicate using a high-quality voice line connection.