Iridium Certus - the advanced new multi-service platform powered by Iridium NEXT. Iridium Certus delivers 100 percent global L-band connectivity. Iridium Certus terminals built by Cobham and Thales will debut at speeds of 352 Kbps, later upgradable to 704 Kbps through a firmware update.

Iridium Certus is optimized for all aspects of shipboard operations from simple email to complex system management of onboard sensor systems. Iridium Certus also provides a superior backbone for crew welfare, messaging, and phone calls. Vessels with VSAT systems can supplement service with the powerful hybrid solutions available through Iridium for areas where VSAT is challenged by congestion, coverage, or regulations.

Vessels with VSAT systems can supplement service with the powerful hybrid solutions available through Iridium for areas where VSAT is challenged by congestion, coverage, or regulations.

In addition, yachts, sailboats, and other recreational vessels can now benefit from the global connectivity, high quality, and value of Iridium Certus’s high-speed L-band connectivity. Research vessels, scientific ships, seismic ships, coast guard cutters, ice breakers, and other government ships also rely on the Iridium network for low-latency communications around the world.