Iridium Granted Trio of Regulatory Approvals in Japan
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--
-- A combination of new aviation, land and maritime service approvals brings
state-of-the-art Iridium(R) SATCOM to Japanese flagged aircraft, ships and
vehicles
Iridium Communications Inc. (
) (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and
Communications (MIC) has approved regulatory amendments necessary to allow for
Japanese adoption of Iridium Certus(R) broadband, Iridium Controller–Pilot Data
Link Communications (CPDLC) and other aeronautical services for aviation and
Iridium's Global Maritime Distress and Safety System service (GMDSS). Over the
past several years, Iridium has been working on regulatory amendments with the
MIC to incorporate these services into the Japanese regulatory framework, while
many other Iridium services have long been approved. Following all required
processes of the regulatory amendments, Japanese flagged aircraft, ships and
other customers can begin use of these Iridium services.
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The Iridium Certus service for maritime and land mobile industries began in
January 2019, however it was previously unavailable in Japan due to ongoing
regulatory amendments. The MIC published the amendments in the government
Gazette in late 2020, and Iridium partners may now obtain equipment
certifications for their Iridium Connected(R) products.
Iridium Certus is the world's most advanced L-band broadband solution, offering
small-form-factor, cost-effective terminals, and truly global coverage. In the
maritime industry, terminals include the Cobham SATCOM SAILOR 4300 (
), Intellian C700 (
) and Thales VesseLINK 700 (
) and 200 (
). Iridium Certus enables business applications like web browsing, email, voice
calling and video chat functions as well as IoT and sensor data collection and
transmission. It serves all market sectors, including commercial shipping,
fishing, workboats, leisure and government. Iridium Certus maritime services
are being provided by Arion Japan (
), KDDI (
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3245391-1&h=809347484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kddi.com%2F&a=KDDI
), KVH (
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3245391-1&h=1698647823&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kvh.com%2F&a=KVH
), Kyoritsu Radio Service (
), Marlink (
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3245391-1&h=1284398402&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmarlink.com%2F&a=Marlink
) and Satcom Global (
).
In the land mobile market, the Thales MissionLINK 700 (
) and 200 (
) offer Iridium Certus service for a variety of land applications including
those supporting business continuity, public safety, and government
organizations. These terminals can support both mobile and fixed-site
applications and are ideal for field workforce management for fleets, remote
asset control requiring IP connectivity, voice communications, and added
redundancy for VSAT systems as a failover. Iridium Certus land services in
Japan are being provided by Arion Japan (
), Kaigai Corporation (
and KDDI (
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3245391-1&h=809347484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kddi.com%2F&a=KDDI
).
Iridium Certus aviation solutions are planned for availability in late 2021 and
will serve business, commercial, government and general aviation aircraft,
including rotorcraft. The service will offer a variety of speeds and features
low-profile, highly reliable L-band antennas and lightweight terminals that
enable high-quality voice, IP data, email and web browsing. Iridium Certus
aviation services in Japan will be provided by Navicom Aviation (
).
The MIC's official approval of regulatory amendments for Iridium CPDLC and
Iridium GMDSS were both issued in early 2021. CPDLC is a text-based
communications service directly between aircraft pilots and air traffic
controllers and is used for air traffic management. The service is now fully
approved for use in Japanese airspace and for adoption by Japanese flagged
aircraft. Iridium aviation CPDLC service in Japan is being provided by KDDI (
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3245391-1&h=809347484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kddi.com%2F&a=KDDI
) and Navicom Aviation (
).
Iridium GMDSS service formally launched in late 2020 and uniquely combines
Distress Alert, Safety Voice, and Maritime Safety Information (MSI) in one
terminal, the Lars Thrane, LT-3100S. This service offers truly global
connectivity including in Sea Area A4, for Japanese Flag vessels. Iridium GMDSS
service is being provided in Japan by Arion Japan (
), Marlink (
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3245391-1&h=1284398402&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmarlink.com%2F&a=Marlink
) and Satcom Global (
).
"We are proud that Iridium completed the process for approval of the regulatory
amendments by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications after
rigorous examination. Delivered through our resilient satellite network,
Iridium services can keep customers in Japan safe and connected," says Bryan
Hartin, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Iridium. "Following
approval, Iridium's global offerings of Iridium Certus, CPDLC and GMDSS will
benefit the Japanese airlines and maritime industries everywhere on the planet."
For more information about Iridium visit:
www.iridium.com
Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium(R) 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 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its
satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium
Certus(R). 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: www.iridium.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
Statements in this presentation that are not purely historical facts may
constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has based these statements on its
current expectations and the information currently available to us.
Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding
the timing of introduction, capabilities and benefits of Iridium Certus, CPDLC
and GMDSS services and the related products. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by the words "anticipates," "may," "can," "believes," "expects,"
"projects," "intends," "likely," "will," "to be" and other expressions that are
predictions or indicate future events, trends or prospects. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of
Iridium to differ materially from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties
regarding the development and functionality of Iridium services and related
products, regulatory approvals, and the company's ability to maintain the
health, capacity and content of its satellite constellation, as well as general
industry and economic conditions, and competitive, legal, governmental and
technological factors. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements include those
factors listed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") on February 11, 2021, and the Company's Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 2021, filed with the SEC on July 20, 2021 as well as
other filings Iridium makes with the SEC from time to time. There is no
assurance that Iridium's expectations will be realized. If one or more of these
risks or uncertainties materialize, or if Iridium's underlying assumptions
prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected,
estimated or projected. Iridium's forward-looking statements speak only as of
the date of this press release, and Iridium undertakes no obligation to update
forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Jordan Hassin
Iridium Communications Inc.
Jordan.Hassin@Iridium.com
+1-(703)-287-7421
Twitter: @Iridiumcomm
Investor Contact:
Kenneth Levy
Iridium Communications Inc.
Ken.Levy@Iridium.com
+1-(703)-287-7570
SOURCE: Iridium Communications Inc.
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