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Cision Canada
14 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
New Iridium Chat App Enables Unlimited Global Messaging via Iridium GO! exec
Iridium Chat app debuts alongside new Iridium GO! exec unlimited plan built for data intensive applications from the field MCLEAN, Va., June 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced Iridium ® Chat, a companion app and messaging platform for the Iridium GO! exec ® satellite communication access device, is available as a free download for Apple (App Store) and Android (Google Play) devices. Harnessing the truly global Iridium network, the Iridium Chat app optimizes the delivery of app-to-app messages, compressed image sharing and location updates between subscribers and their contacts when connected to an Iridium GO! exec, terrestrial Wi-Fi or cellular network. In addition to the Iridium Chat app, the new Iridium GO! exec unlimited midband (Iridium Certus 100) data plan is ideal for lower-bandwidth features of many popular IP messaging apps, allowing users to maximize their usage without worrying about data overages. "Iridium GO! exec continues to be a unique device that provides battery-powered portability for off-the-grid connectivity," said Josh Miner, vice president, Land Mobile, Iridium. "The Iridium Chat app enhances these capabilities and user experience by helping ensure enterprise, government, and off-grid professionals stay connected and productive in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible – no matter where their work or adventures take them." Since its inception, Iridium GO! exec has been connecting remote workers, NGO personnel, government employees, first responders, lone workers, scientists and researchers, pilots, sailors, and everyday adventurers. The device provides a natural extension of connectivity to users off the grid to send and receive email, make phone calls, share pictures, post to social media, or get help in an emergency. With Iridium Chat, Iridium GO! exec subscribers can now enjoy unlimited app-to-app messaging with other Iridium Chat app users over the Iridium network across all subscription plans. The app's location sharing and picture sharing are bundled into each plan. Unlike standard apps compatible with Iridium GO! exec, Iridium Chat utilizes Iridium Messaging Transport ® (IMT ®), offering users a real-time messaging experience. Iridium Chat supports group messaging for up to 50 individuals, and users can confidently confirm message delivery with real-time sending, sent and delivered status aided by the Iridium GO! exec terminal's messaging device firmware and cloud-based messaging platform. Other key benefits include reliable, global connectivity, lack of bill shock, and the ability for multiple Iridium GO! exec users sharing the device to keep their messages private with individual accounts. Additionally, each Iridium GO! exec can support up to four Iridium Chat users, within Bluetooth range, simultaneously sharing its IMT connection. Users can find and download the app by visiting the iOS App Store or Google Play. With Iridium Chat, any Iridium GO! exec user, along with their friends, family, and co-workers, have access to reliable, weather-resilient connectivity anywhere in the world. Learn more about the Iridium GO! exec: About Iridium Communications Inc. Iridium ® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2024, Iridium acquired Satelles and announced the Iridium Satellite Time and Location service. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services, and partner solutions, visit SOURCE Iridium Communications Inc.
United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
TN CB-CID unearths multi-crore Iridium Copper scam posing as RBI officials, six held
Chennai, June 3 (UNI) In a significant breakthrough, the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID wing has unearthed a multi-crore Iridium Copper scam by the culprits posing as RBI officials and arrested six people in this connection. A CB-CID release here on Tuesday said those arrested included five from Tamil Nadu and one from Telangana and several incriminating materials were seized from them. It was a case of cheating of public by some groups across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states by collecting unauthorized deposits claiming that several thousand crore rupees has been received from the central government through RBI for the sale of iridium copper. They also con them saying service fee has to be paid to RBI and commission has to be paid to higher officials of RBI to release the said amount. These scamsters assure exorbitant returns in the range of crores by showing fabricated RBI bonds to make the victims believe their scam. The scam came to light when a complaint was lodged by a civilian in February 2024 on the 'Sachet' website of Reserve Bank of India for lodging complaints against unauthorized deposit accepted by unincorporated bodies. Subsequently, a complaint was filed by RBI Assistant General Manager A.J. Kennedy in May 2024 to the Chennai Police Commissioner and the same was directed to the CBCID. After conducting a preliminary enquiry, a case has been registered in Salem OCU CBCID unit U/s 419, 465, 468, 471, 420 IPC and 66 D Information Technology Act 2000 r/w five Emblems and Name (Prevention of Improper use) Act, 1950 and taken up for investigation in March 2025. During investigation, the accused persons Nithyanandham, Chandra (both from Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu) were arrested and remanded on May 28. Further investigations led to the arrest of four more accused Anbumani from Dharmapuri district, Muthusamy a native of Salem district, Kesavan also from Salem and Gadi Charla Kishore Kumar of of Telangana state. They were subsequently remanded in custody. The release said a gold-coloured metal, few forged documents, Cell phones with incriminating materials have been seized from the accused persons. Inquiries revealed that the accused have cheated many people across Tamil Nadu and in Andhra Pradesh. So far, around 20 victims from Chennai, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Salem, Namakkal and Dharmapuri, have been identified and said to have been cheated of money to the tune of Rs 4.5 crores collectively by the accused persons. The scamsters induced victims to invest money in the allegedly secretly maintained central government Iridium trade scheme by showing forged credit certificates in the name of the depositors with RBI emblem. Thereafter, when the victims contacted them for the promised returns, the accused kept dodging them. After a point, they hired persons to pose as RBI officials and meet the victims in star hotels in Delhi or Mumbai and assure them of returns. Once this is done, they even go to the extent of creating a bank account and share credentials with the victims saying money will be deposited in this account. Investigation is going on to arrest remaining persons of this racket and to identify more victims. UNI GV 0630
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Iridium Partners Syniverse to Power Global D2D Satellite Connectivity
Iridium Communications IRDM recently teamed up with Syniverse, a top provider of mobile connectivity solutions, to enable the global deployment of its new Iridium NTN Direct service, a cutting-edge, standards-based Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service. The initiative aims to provide direct-to-device (D2D) and narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) connectivity across the globe, seamlessly integrated with terrestrial mobile is known for its unique Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, offering reliable global voice and data communication services. With the launch of Iridium NTN Direct, the company is expanding its footprint to support NTN services that directly connect consumer devices and IoT infrastructure, without the need for traditional ground-based cell further highlighted the GSMA 2025 Industry Survey, which states that 85% of MNOs interested in NTN services prefer LEO solutions for their global coverage capabilities. Iridium NTN Direct meets this demand with a fully deployed, owned and operated satellite constellation and globally harmonized MSS spectrum. Iridium NTN Direct is a standards-compliant service aligned with the 3GPP Release 19, designed to support D2D messaging, NB-IoT communication and SOS services for emergencies. This capability unlocks opportunities for a broad spectrum of industries, includingconsumer devices, automobiles and industrial applications in agriculture, transportation, logistics, energy and true power of Iridium NTN Direct lies in its integration with Syniverse, whose infrastructure supports roaming, interoperability, authentication and billing services for more than 830 mobile operators and 600 carrier customers across 170 countries. This integration is crucial for ensuring carrier-grade service quality, scalability and seamless global connectivity for Iridium's new satellite offering. Through Syniverse's global IPX backbone, Iridium NTN Direct will emerge as a user-friendly solution for MNOs, allowing them to extend their networks beyond terrestrial 3GPP Release 19, which standardizes many aspects of NTN and D2D communications, is expected to be finalized by late 2025. Following this, Iridium-connected devices supporting NTN Direct are slated to hit the market in MNOs compete to capture emerging markets and meet growing demands for uninterrupted connectivity, especially in rural and industrial applications, Iridium NTN Direct is likely to offer a reliable, integrated solution for their subscribers. Iridium has been making solid R&D investments to boost its technology infrastructure. The company expects to generate about $1 billion in annual Service revenues by 2030. To achieve this long-term goal, management is focused on developing several services, including Satellite Time and Location (STL), Midband services, D2D and satellite-based personal communication devices. In January 2024, the company unveiled Project Stardust, marking the evolution of its D2D strategy through the development of a 3GPP 5G standards-based NB-IoT NB-NTN service. In September 2024, the 3GPP approved Iridium's offer to expand the capability of NB-IoT for NTN into the official Work Plan for 3GPP Release 19 (set to conclude in the fourth quarter of 2025). This will likely be a key platform for its consumer-focused D2D services for smartphones and wearables. It will also support inbound roaming for IoT devices/applications, on its NB-IoT satellite network and provide reliable, worldwide coverage for these devices and applications. Standards-based chipsets are expected to reduce costs for manufacturers and customers using Iridium's global network, making it easier to add satellite connectivity alongside cellular. This could open up new opportunities in industries where satellite was once too expensive and support strong IoT growth for Iridium in the years ahead. Iridium currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of the company have declined 20.5% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry's fall of 16.2%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Some better-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Juniper Networks, Inc. JNPR, InterDigital, Inc. IDCC and Ubiquiti Inc. UI. JNPR presently sports a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), while IDCC & UI carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks is leveraging the 400-gig cycle to capture hyperscale switching opportunities inside the data center. The company is set to capitalize on the increasing demand for data center virtualization, cloud computing and mobile traffic packet/optical convergence. Juniper also introduced new features within the AI-driven enterprise portfolio that enable customers to simplify the rollout of their campus wired and wireless networks while bringing greater insight to network operators. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 4.88%.IDCC is a pioneer in advanced mobile technologies that enable wireless communications and capabilities. The company engages in designing and developing a wide range of advanced technology solutions, which are used in digital cellular as well as wireless 3G, 4G and IEEE 802-related products and networks. It has a long-term growth expectation of 15%.Ubiquiti's effective management of its strong global network of more than 100 distributors and master resellers improved its visibility for future demand and inventory management techniques. In the last reported quarter, Ubiquiti delivered an earnings surprise of 33.3%. Its highly flexible global business model remains well-suited to adapt to the changing market dynamics to overcome challenges while maximizing growth. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) : Free Stock Analysis Report InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Ubiquiti Inc. (UI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Evolent Health, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Iridium, and Magnite Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +2.0%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025. Companies with substantial business ties to Europe likely had some relief as the delay reduced near-term cost pressures and preserved cross-border demand. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Among others, the following stocks were impacted: Healthcare Technology for Providers company Evolent Health (NYSE:EVH) jumped 5.6%. Is now the time to buy Evolent Health? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Generic Pharmaceuticals company Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AMPH) jumped 5%. Is now the time to buy Amphastar Pharmaceuticals? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Satellite Telecommunication Services company Iridium (NASDAQ:IRDM) jumped 5.7%. Is now the time to buy Iridium? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Advertising & Marketing Services company Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI) jumped 5.6%. Is now the time to buy Magnite? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Iridium's shares are quite volatile and have had 17 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. Iridium is down 11.2% since the beginning of the year, and at $26.27 per share, it is trading 21.7% below its 52-week high of $33.57 from October 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Iridium's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,099. Today's young investors likely haven't read the timeless lessons in Gorilla Game: Picking Winners In High Technology because it was written more than 20 years ago when Microsoft and Apple were first establishing their supremacy. But if we apply the same principles, then enterprise software stocks leveraging their own generative AI capabilities may well be the Gorillas of the future. So, in that spirit, we are excited to present our Special Free Report on a profitable, fast-growing enterprise software stock that is already riding the automation wave and looking to catch the generative AI next. Sign in to access your portfolio
India Today
19-05-2025
- India Today
US doctor stopped from boarding at Puducherry airport for carrying satellite phone
A US-based ophthalmologist was stopped from boarding at the Puducherry airport for carrying a satellite doctor, identified as 32-year-old Rachel Anne Scott, was reportedly in the union territory to visit doctors at Aravind Eye Hospital. She was reportedly carrying an Iridium satellite had also visited Madurai in Tamil Nadu and several other yet-to-be-ascertained places earlier. She was stopped from boarding a Hyderabad-bound flight after airport authorities found the satellite phone upon police were informed who have initiated an phones like Thuraya and Iridium are banned in India without prior permission from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).On January 30, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed all airlines flying into India to announce this ban in-flight and inform passengers through overseas offices and in-flight including foreign nationals, must not carry or use such devices without written approval as unauthorised satellite phones will be confiscated, and carriers may face legal action. The UK recently updated its travel advisory, warning citizens they could be fined or arrested for carrying satellite phones in enforces some of the world's strictest telecom rules due to security concerns. Recent cases include the detention of US nationals at Dehradun and Chennai
