Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), the only provider of real global, mobile, and reliable satellite phones, announces important new features for its Iridium 9555 satellite handset.
The latest firmware release for the Iridium 9555 includes the ability to directly interface with computers running on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, as well as Mac Version 10.4 or later. The upgrades now make it easier for users to send and receive e-mails and exchange computer files through the Iridium satellite phone. The Iridium 9555 connects to the laptop with a standard mini-USB cable.
In addition, the Iridium 9555 has enhanced short-message service (SMS) text capabilities. Iridium 9555 users can now send and receive long SMS texts up to 1,000 characters in length to an e-mail address or mobile phone. Previously, the Iridium 9555 offered the ability to text up to 160 characters.
“These new features will greatly enhance users’ experience with Iridium satellite phones and are part of our program of continuous product improvement,” said Joel Thompson, vice president of product management for Iridium. “Since its introduction in 2008, the Iridium 9555 has maintained market领导as the only satellite phone that provides dependable communications-on-the-move globally, including places where other satellite systems cannot reach.”
“The compact lightweight Iridium 9555 has established the standard for satellite phones in terms of convenience and portability,” said Thompson. “The Iridium 9555 has proved to be a critical communication link for relief and recovery operations during recent earthquakes and other natural disasters in which reliability and mobility are crucial.”
The Iridium 9555 phone uses the company’s constellation of 66 cross-linked satellites orbiting about 500 miles above the Earth’s surface. The satellite orbits intersect over the North and South poles, providing complete coverage over the entire Earth’s surface.
Iridium Communications Inc. (www.iridium.com）是唯一一家在全球范围内提供覆盖范围的移动卫星服务（MSS）。低地球轨道（LEO）交联的卫星的虹膜星座为陆地通信网络不提供的领域提供了关键的语音和数据服务。Iridium通过全球分销商网络为商业市场提供服务，并为美国国防部以及美国和国际政府机构提供服务。该公司的客户代表着广泛的行业，包括海上，航空，政府/国防，公众safety，公用事业，油/天然气，采矿，林业，重型设备和运输。Iridium已为下一代卫星星座（Iridium）启动了一项重大开发计划。该公司总部位于弗吉尼亚州麦克莱恩。
