The Iridium 9555 satellite phone is one of the most powerful satellite phones on the market and comes with the power of the world’s only truly global satellite network built-in. Widely used by travellers in a commercial setting the world over, the 9555 satellite phone is durable, lightweight, and reliable, delivering voice and data communication abilities from any location on earth.
Key Features | Two-Way Communication and SMS Messaging
The 9555 satellite phone is packed full of critical features to help keep travelling business individuals connected to colleagues or centralised management hubs. Some of its key features include:
- Two-Way Communication: Through the Iridium network, the 9555 is able to make and receive phone calls anywhere in the world. The phone offers an integrated speakerphone and hands-free capability through a headset included as standard.
- SMS and email capabilities: The Iridium 9555 can send and receive SMS and email messages, making it easy to stay connected with family, friends, and colleagues.
Global Coverage | The Iridium Network and Its Advantages
The Iridium satellite network is a powerful communication system that offers several advantages, including:
- Global coverage: The Iridium satellite network provides coverage to every corner of the globe, including the poles, oceans, and remote areas that are not covered by traditional cellular networks. This makes it an ideal choice for people who travel frequently or work in remote locations.
- Reliability: The Iridium satellite network is highly reliable, with a 99.9% network uptime. This means that users can count on it to provide consistent connectivity, even in challenging environments.
- Low latency: The Iridium satellite network has a low latency, which means that there is very little delay between sending and receiving data. This makes it ideal for real-time communication, such as voice calls and video conferencing.
How the Iridium 9555 Works | The Iridium Network Explained
The Iridium satellite network, like others, is comprised of a number of satellites orbiting the earth. The difference with Iridium is there are 66 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites operating in a mesh system that means you are always within connectivity reach of at least one of Iridium’s satellites at any given time. When someone uses a satellite phone to make a call, calls are relayed from the satellite phone or data unit on the ground to one of the Iridium satellites. They are then relayed from one satellite to another then down to an appropriate ground station. The call is then transferred to the public voice network or Internet when it reaches the recipient.
Conclusion
Anyone in a commercial setting travelling abroad or to any isolated location in the world would benefit from taking an Iridium satellite phone with them. They will be able to stay reliably connected no matter where they are, providing much-needed peace of mind for colleagues and management back at headquarters.
As always, our team of experts is here to help. So, if you need any advice about the Iridium 9555 satellite phone, contact us via:
- Email: info@gtc.co.uk
- Phone: 0800 112 3919
