A cargo ship in mid-ocean, a plane over the pole or a tracker on a mining truck may all rely on a signal from space. Iridium runs a satellite network that covers the whole globe, reaching places land networks miss. Partners, from satellite specialists to large telecom groups, build its connection into phones, modems and trackers, resell it and pay Iridium recurring fees. Since July 2026 Iridium has also fully owned Aireon, which tracks aircraft using equipment carried on every Iridium satellite.
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