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March 01, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium CEO to Speak at Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Fla.

BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM), the only provider of truly global voice and data mobile satellite services, announces that Matt Desch, chief...
February 22, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Mexican Relief Organizations Expand Use of Iridium in Haiti Recovery Efforts

MEXICO CITY and BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM), together with service partner Tecnologías de Control del Norte (TECNOR), announced...
February 08, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Selects Hughes to Develop Access Network Controller as Major Step Toward "Iridium NEXT"

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) has selected Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) to develop an Access Network Controller (ANC) in its gateway...
February 04, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

ProTECTS Alliance Concludes First Organizational Meeting

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ProTECTS (Promotion of Two-Way Emergency Communication and Tracking Systems) Alliance held its first organizational meeting, in Phoenix, Ariz.,...
January 27, 2010 17:26 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Announces Release Date for 4th Quarter 2009 Results

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) will host a conference call on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 8:30 am Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the...
January 26, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Provides Satellite Data Links for Management and Recovery Solutions for Remote Communication Network Sites

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive Communications is deploying a new automated remote management (ARM) system that uses satellite data links provided by Iridium Communications...
January 20, 2010 11:30 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Photo Release -- Iridium Unveils Smaller, Lower-Cost Satellite Data Transceiver

PHOENIX, Jan. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today unveiled its next-generation “Iridium 9602” satellite data transceiver at its annual Partners...
December 22, 2009 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Whale Reporting System Uses Iridium Data Links

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chrisar Software Technologies (Chrisar), an IT company specializing in software systems engineering and signal processing in the marine environment,...
December 16, 2009 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Signs Contract With RT Logic to Develop New Software-Defined Modem for Feeder Link Terminals

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) has awarded a contract to Integral Systems, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:ISYS) subsidiary, RT Logic (www.rtlogic.com) for...
December 15, 2009 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Commercial Fishing Vessels Switch to Iridium OpenPort(R) for Reliable, Cost-Effective Voice and Data Communications

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) reports that its Iridium OpenPort(R) marine satellite system is winning an enthusiastic reception from...