Earth from space with Iridium satellite connectivity beams linking remote land, maritime and aviation operations
Solutions — Iridium

Iridium Satellite Connectivity Solutions

Global Connectivity for Mission-Critical Operations

Stay connected beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. QSAT delivers Iridium satellite connectivity for organizations operating across remote land, sea and air — from critical communications and mobile connectivity to satellite IoT and remote asset monitoring.

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Global Coverage

Connectivity Without Geographic Limits

Organizations operating in remote and challenging environments cannot always depend on fiber, cellular or traditional terrestrial communications.

Iridium's Low Earth Orbit satellite network provides connectivity designed for mobile, remote and mission-critical operations, including voice, data, IoT, tracking and communications applications.

QSAT helps organizations evaluate and integrate Iridium connectivity into wider operational and communications environments.

Global Reach

Satellite connectivity extending across remote land, oceans, airways and polar regions.

Mobile Connectivity

Communications designed for fixed, portable and mobile operations.

Mission-Critical Communications

Voice and data connectivity for operational environments where reliable communications are essential.

LEO Satellite Network

Low Earth Orbit architecture supporting lower-latency communications compared with traditional GEO satellite systems.

Iridium Certus

Iridium Certus Connectivity

Flexible Voice & Data Connectivity — Iridium Certus provides satellite voice and data connectivity designed for professional, mobile and mission-critical operations.

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Certus 100

For smaller, lower-power and mobile connectivity applications.

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Certus 200

Flexible connectivity for professional applications requiring additional capability.

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Certus 700

Higher-capability connectivity for demanding communications environments.

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Compact & low-power
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Professional
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High capability
Mission-Critical

Stay Connected When Connectivity Matters Most

For many organizations, communications are more than an IT service. They support people, operations, safety, visibility and decision-making.

Personnel Safety

Remote Operations

Emergency Response

Asset Visibility

Business Continuity

Command & Control

Critical Infrastructure

Operational Monitoring

Remote Operations

Connectivity Beyond Terrestrial Infrastructure

Remote operations often face significant challenges when establishing reliable communications.

Iridium connectivity can support operations in environments where deploying fiber, broadband or cellular infrastructure is impractical or unavailable.

Remote FacilitiesEnergy OperationsMiningConstructionField TeamsRemote InfrastructureEnvironmental MonitoringEmergency OperationsScientific & Research Locations
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Satellite IoT & Connected Assets

Connect, Monitor & Manage Assets Anywhere

Iridium connectivity can support two-way communications for connected assets operating beyond terrestrial coverage.

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Remote Asset
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Sensor / Device
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Operations Centre
Asset Tracking
Remote Monitoring
Equipment Telemetry
Environmental Monitoring
Fleet Management
Industrial Sensors
Remote Infrastructure
Maritime Tracking
Hybrid Connectivity

Satellite, Cellular & Enterprise Networks

Iridium can form part of a wider connectivity architecture.

Satellite

Connectivity beyond terrestrial coverage.

Cellular

Connectivity where mobile networks are available.

GNSS

Positioning and asset visibility.

Cloud

Monitoring, analytics and operational management.

Connectivity architecture
Enterprise / Cloud
Network / SD-WAN
Fiber
5G
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Remote Operation
Offshore support vessel at sea with satellite antenna dome communicating via satellite
Maritime

Global Connectivity Across Maritime Operations

Iridium connectivity can support maritime operations across remote and challenging environments.

Vessel Communications
Fleet Monitoring
Maritime IoT
Safety Communications
Offshore Operations
Autonomous & Uncrewed Systems
Remote Vessel Connectivity
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Aviation

Connectivity for Aircraft & Aviation Operations

Support satellite communications for aviation and airborne operations.

Aircraft Communications
Aviation Tracking
Operational Connectivity
Flight Communications
BVLOS Operations
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
General Aviation
Government & Critical Infrastructure

Resilient Communications for Critical Operations

Remote Government Facilities

Emergency Communications

Critical Infrastructure

Disaster Response

Remote Operations

Situational Awareness

Multi-Network Resilience

Iridium as Part of a Wider Connectivity Strategy

Satellite connectivity does not need to operate in isolation. QSAT can help organizations evaluate how Iridium connectivity can work alongside terrestrial, cellular and enterprise network technologies.

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Network / SD-WAN
Fiber
5G
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Remote Operation
Industries

Connectivity Across Land, Sea & Air

Energy & Industrial

Remote assets and operational infrastructure.

Maritime & Offshore

Vessels, offshore operations and connected maritime assets.

Aviation

Aircraft and aviation operations.

Logistics & Transportation

Asset tracking and fleet communications.

Government & Public Services

Remote and operationally important communications.

Infrastructure

Monitoring and connectivity for distributed infrastructure.

Remote Operations

Communications where conventional networks cannot reach.

IoT & Connected Assets

Two-way data, monitoring and control.

Why QSAT

More Than Satellite Connectivity

Solution Design

Evaluate connectivity based on operational requirements.

Technology Integration

Integrate satellite communications with networking and enterprise infrastructure.

IoT & Connectivity Expertise

Support connected devices, remote assets and communications environments.

Multi-Technology Approach

Combine satellite, terrestrial, cellular and cloud technologies where appropriate.

Regional Support

Support deployments across relevant operational environments.

Scalable Architecture

From individual remote assets to distributed connectivity environments.

Process

From Requirement to Deployment

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Discover

Understand the operational environment and connectivity requirements.

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Assess

Evaluate Iridium and other connectivity technologies.

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Design

Develop the appropriate communications architecture.

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Deploy

Support implementation and integration.

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Manage & Optimise

Support the connectivity environment based on agreed service arrangements.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Iridium satellite connectivity uses a Low Earth Orbit satellite network to deliver voice, data and IoT communications for mobile and remote operations, including locations where terrestrial networks are unavailable.

Iridium Certus is a family of satellite voice and data services offering different levels of capability, from lower-power IoT and mobile applications through to higher-throughput connectivity for demanding operational environments.

Iridium is designed around global, mobile and mission-critical communications, including voice, tracking and satellite IoT with small, rugged terminals. Starlink focuses on high-throughput broadband. Many organizations use them together for different operational needs.

The Iridium network is designed to provide coverage across land, oceans, airways and polar regions, supporting operations that move beyond fixed service areas.

Iridium satellite IoT supports two-way communications for sensors, trackers and connected devices operating beyond cellular coverage, enabling remote monitoring, telemetry and asset visibility.

Yes. Compact Iridium-enabled devices can report position, status and sensor data from vehicles, containers, equipment and distributed infrastructure operating in remote environments.

Iridium connectivity is widely used across maritime operations for vessel communications, fleet monitoring, maritime IoT, safety communications and offshore activity.

Iridium supports aviation and airborne applications including aircraft communications, tracking, operational connectivity and uncrewed aircraft systems, subject to the relevant equipment and approvals.

Yes. Iridium can form one path within a wider connectivity architecture alongside fiber, cellular, GNSS and cloud platforms, managed through routers, SD-WAN and enterprise network technologies.

QSAT evaluates your operational requirements, designs the appropriate communications architecture, supports deployment and integration with enterprise systems, and helps manage the connectivity environment over time.

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Connect Beyond the Limits of Traditional Networks

Whether you need mission-critical communications, global asset connectivity, satellite IoT, remote monitoring or resilient communications for operations across land, sea or air, QSAT can help design the right approach.

Iridium. Global Connectivity. Mission-Critical Communications.

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