A Broadband Solution Tailored to
Your Ship’s Communication Needs

The Iridium satellite constellation is comprised of 141 active satellites used for worldwide voice and data communication from hand-held satellite phones and other transceiver units. The Iridium network is unique in that it covers the whole Earth, including the poles, all oceans, and airways. (The satellites are frequently visible in the night sky as satellite flares, a phenomenon typically observed as short-lived bright flashes of light.)

For email, web browsing, social media, crew calls home to family and friends, or a backup to your VSAT system, Iridium’s OpenPort broadband service gives you the communications capability of even the largest vessels—but on a more modest budget.

Impressive OpenPort features
Global Coverage and Connectivity
Iridium OpenPort broadband service provides an excellent solution for reliable communications
The Iridium OpenPort broadband service is powered by the world’s largest network, and only commercial communication network that is truly global, providing pole-to-pole coverage for ships at sea. For ships traveling in the polar regions (Sea Area A4), Iridium OpenPort broadband service provides an excellent solution for reliable communications, and is the only broadband option available.
High Reliability and Availability
Many rely on the Iridium OpenPort Service for a reliable backup to their Ku-band and Ka-band VSATs
The unique Iridium satellite constellation provides inherent advantages over geostationary satellite constellations, delivering robust, low-latency communications. Many customers with mission-critical communications requirements rely on the Iridium OpenPort Service for a reliable backup to their Ku-band and Ka-band VSATs, and other communications solutions on their vessel.
Low-Cost Airtime
Provides better reliability and throughput.
The Iridium OpenPort broadband service can substantially reduce your satellite communications costs (even compared to FleetBroadband), while providing better reliability and throughput.
Flexible Voice and Data Plans
Customizable voice and data plans
The Iridium OpenPort broadband service offers a wide range of customizable voice and data plans, allowing you to choose what best suits your needs and your budget. It’s an à la carte menu—if you don’t use a service, you don’t pay for it.
The open sea is now an open port
Reaching waters no one else can, Iridium OpenPort reaches far beyond the limits of traditional maritime
communications to support all your daily activities at sea.

Iridium OpenPort broadband service provides an excellent solution for reliable communications