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For Iridium Communications CEO and 2024 Wash100 winner Matt Desch, the resolution of the various issues surrounding satellite-cellular convergence is "inevitable" but it is taking some time. One of the issues that remains unclear involves viable and profitable business models for direct-to-device converged services, though the satellite and cellular industries appear interested.
MoreIridium Communications looks to expand its portfolio of assured positioning, navigation and timing services through a potential $115 million deal to acquire Satelles. Reston, Virginia-based Satelles is a provider of satellite-based time and location services that work to complement and secure GPS and other GNSS-reliant systems, Iridium said Monday.
MoreSouth Korea's Ministry of Defense has implemented Iridium Communications' satellite communications products and services to advance the South Korean army's position and data tracking capabilities. Arion Communication, an Iridium service provider, helped facilitate the deployment of over 1,000 Iridium Connected satellite position reporting equipment devices, Iridium said Wednesday.
MoreIridium Communications is developing a narrowband-internet of things non-terrestrial network service based on 3GPP 5G standards that would enable direct-to-device capabilities like 5G NTN messaging and emergency SOS on mobile. Iridium said Wednesday that the NB-NTN service, called Project Stardust, will be deployed on its existing constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, which are already undergoing early-stage programming to accommodate the requirements of partner companies like smartphone makers, mobile network operators and chipmakers.
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