About Iridium

The Iridium network consists of 66 crosslinked satellite creating a web of coverage encompassing 100% of the planet from Low Earth Orbit, providing low-latency, weather resilient services unlike any other satellite provider. No other network matches the reach, coverage, and reliability of Iridium.

At only 780 kilometers from the Earth, Iridium’s LEO network means pole-to-pole coverage, shorter transmission paths, stronger signals, lower latency, and shorter registration time than with GEO satellites.

Iridium’s global constellation is supported by an extensive ground infrastructure that ensures the high reliability and capacity of the communications network through multiple layers of redundancy and back-up systems for all critical functions. Interconnected by advanced fiber-optic and broadband satellite links, the Iridium ground infrastructure consists of the Satellite Network Operating Center (SNOC), Ground Stations, and Technical Support Center, which together provide terrestrial connections for mobile satellite voice and data; network command, control, and monitoring; and technical support.

Iridium is truly the most reliable network on earth!

About Inmarsat

Inmarsat owns and operates 13 satellites in geostationary orbit 35,786km (22,236 miles) above the Earth. Together they deliver the global maritime and aviation safety, L-band broadband, high-speed Ka-band, and European inflight Wi-Fi S-band services.

All connections are routed from the customer’s satellite phone or data terminal via our satellites and through Inmarsat’s ground network – a nexus of satellite access stations (SAS) and data centres located at strategic points around the world.

Inmarsat has a broad portfolio of voice and data services to satisfy your communications requirements, wherever your operations are located. Our services are accessed using a variety of devices, from hand-held satellite phones and remote site fixed installations, to vessel, vehicular and airborne mobile terminals, offering different performance options to suit your operational needs.

Inmarsat really is powering the Internet of Everywhere and together with its partners, is focused on delivering tailor-made communications solutions that bring genuine business benefits for customers operating over land, at sea and in the air.

About Thuraya

Thuraya delivers reliable satellite communication services designed to keep people and businesses connected — even in the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Powered by a robust satellite network, Thuraya provides dependable, congestion-free connectivity across more than 150 countries, extending far beyond the reach of terrestrial and cellular networks.

Known for innovation, reliability, and mobility, Thuraya offers a comprehensive range of satellite devices, accessories, and communication solutions for industries including government, defense, aviation, maritime, enterprise, and emergency response.
In addition to satellite connectivity, Thuraya supports seamless roaming services across more than 390 GSM networks worldwide. Postpaid and prepaid customers can remain connected outside traditional mobile coverage areas, while compatible GSM subscribers can insert their existing SIM cards into Thuraya handsets for uninterrupted communication wherever they travel.

The next generation of Thuraya’s satellite capabilities is driven by Thuraya-4, an advanced mobile telecommunications system developed by Space42. As one of the largest Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) satellites ever produced, Thuraya-4 enhances network performance with expanded coverage, faster connectivity, enhanced security, and greater reliability across Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.