Iridium

Iridium Communications is an American satellite communications company that operates the Iridium satellite constellation, a system of 66 worldwide interconnected low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. It is famous for providing 100% global voice and data coverage, including over the Earth’s poles, oceans, and airways where traditional networks cannot reach.
Key Highlights
– Global Coverage: Unlike many other providers, Iridium’s cross-linked mesh architecture ensures seamless, pole-to-pole connectivity across the entire planet.
– Core Products: The company offers satellite phones, maritime and aviation communication systems, and heavy-duty Internet of Things (IoT) data tracking devices.
– Key Customers: Iridium heavily serves the shipping, aviation, defense, and oil and gas industries, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense, which is one of its largest government customers.