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While existing Iridium equipment will continue to function with the new Iridium NEXT constellation, owners of existing equipment will not be able to use the improved data speeds or other new features of Iridium Certus®.  New products will be launched to enable users to take advantage of the faster data speeds and simultaneous voice lines.

The SAILOR 4300 by Cobham (pictured left) is one example - a compact, lightweight antenna which can be used in the harshest of maritime environments. It offers three independent voice lines and data speeds of up to 704 kbps.  As you would expect from Cobham the quality of build is so high that there is no scheduled service interval and no maintenance for at least 10 years after installation - an important factor to take into account for vessels continuously at sea.

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The Thales VesseLINK (picture left) is a global marine terminal that has been upgraded to use the Iridium Certus®® and enable global coverage for data speeds and operation any where in the world! The Thales VesseLINK omidirectional terminal provides 3 high-quality voice lines and streaming speeds up to 256kbps in martime environments. 

VesseLINK will also keep crews connected anywhere in the world to friends and family back home as well as enhances the operations of the vessels. The terminal assists with service logging, system monitoring and weather forecasts. 

This terminal is suitable for ships or fleets or any size and has an intuitive and user-friendly interface. The VesseLINK can easily integrate with your existing equipment on board, to fully digitalise your vessel. 

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The Thales MissionLINK terminal is the only land-based terminal available with the Iridium Certus® service.

MissionLINK utilises Iridium Certus® to provide a highly reliable service for mobile and voice, text and web communications for a single individual or members part of a deployed force. This solution is designed to meet your unique challenges through a simple, adaptable and robust design. 

To enhance the operations of those in remote locations, the MissionLINK terminal provides reporting, service logging, mobile connectivity, system/cargo monitoring and many other operational requirements. Additionally, an embedded 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Access point is available as well as data speeds of up to 704kbps, and streaming data speeds of up to 256 kbps.  

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Merchant Shipping

With the launch of Iridium Certus®, the maritime industry - vessels large or small has another option for satellite voice and data communications at sea.  The service will allow crews to stay connected anywhere in the world. Iridium Certus® is optimised for all aspects of shipboard operations including sending emails to the management of onboard sensor systems. The advancements to Iridium Certus® provide superior connectivity for crew welfare, messaging and phone calls.

Workboats

Iridium Certus® offers workboats the reliable and consistent connectivity they need. Tugs, tows, supply vessels, crew transport, and dredgers work in environments where other options often “go dark” due to congestion, regulations, or blockage. The unique cross-linked architecture of the Iridium network allows communications to travel above the earth, enabling consistent bandwidth in harbors, near ports, on the high seas and at the edge of coverage for other networks.

Commerical Fishing

Iridium Certus® provides a solutions for handling catch information, monitoring weather and communicating across fleets in any region of the world. Additionally, existing VSAT processors can be augmented with Iridium Certus® to extend their reach beyond existing VSAT coverage. 

OffShore

Iridium Certus® enables higly-reliable connectivity for attened and autonomous platforms, rigs and buoys through a consistently connected and tied into a corporate network. Unattended sensors can easily realize strong, always-on connections through Iridium Certus® anywhere on the planet.

Leisure

Yachts, sailboats, and other recreational boats can now benefit from the global connectivity, high-quality, and value of Iridium Certus®. Now, leisure mariners can take advantage of Iridium Certus® high-speed L-Band connectivity.

Government

Research vessels, scientific ships, fisheries vessels, seismic ships, coast guard cutters, ice breakers, and other government ships rely on the Iridium network for low-latency communications around the world. Iridium Certus® expands the opportunities for this market with higher speed connectivity solutions.

Land

Iridium Certus® offers fixed voice and data terminals suitable for use on remote sites and vehicles. Users can communicate using data or voice calls to personnel using equipment and track vehicles or machinery. 

Aviation

Compact antennas make Iridium Certus®' aviation offering suitable for all types of aircraft allowing voice and internet access from cockpit to cabin.