Iridium Certus maritime satellite communications deliver affordable L-band connectivity for vessel operations, IoT, and GMDSS-certified safety. Optimized for everything from simple email to onboard sensor management, Certus gives vessels pole-to-pole ship connectivity that stays online in conditions where Ku- and Ka-band links degrade — as a primary service or the ideal VSAT companion.
Iridium’s network of 66 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites is a fully-meshed global canopy with high-speed cross-links designed to deliver uniform coverage and high data speed.
Iridium Certus’s IP data speeds start from 22 Kbps to 704 Kbps.
Its innovative, robust and lightweight terminals are easy to install with no moving parts.
Specially designed, competitive price plans allow full flexibility to meet any usage requirements.
The unique architecture of the Iridium constellation provides vessel managers and operators unique advantages in performance and reliability.
Iridium Certus is certified to offer the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) and soon its maritime equipment manufacturers will be able to offer the service through their terminals.
Optimized for vessel operations, Iridium Certus provides seamless connectivity for high-quality voice lines, streaming IP services, Short Burst Data service (SBD), push-to-talk (PTT), prepaid services, and safety services.
Iridium Certus’s secondary data flow capability can distinguish multiple data flows and dedicate them for certain applications.
Omni-directional antenna automatically connects with the closest Iridium satellite ensuring uninterrupted coverage.
When paired with Speedcast’s global network, Iridium Certus delivers an ideal hybrid solution. Iridium Certus keeps operations running and providing guaranteed back-up voice and data services. Out-of-band management (OBM) tools allow Speedcast to quickly troubleshoot any VSAT issues to ensure smooth operations.
Specifically designed for the needs of the satellite communications industry, Service Providers will have access to Speedcast’s next generation billing platform to simplify billing and service management.
Iridium Certus 700 delivers the fastest L-band connectivity up to 704 Kbps, enhancing ship business applications, IoT services, connected ship communications and crew welfare.
Iridium Certus 700 delivers the fastest L-band connectivity up to 704 Kbps, enhancing ship business applications, IoT services, connected ship communications and crew welfare.
IP Data Speeds
Up to 352 Kbps transmit (depending on terminal)
Up to 704 Kbps receive
Voice
Three simultaneous high-quality voice lines
With upload and download speeds up to 176 Kbps, Iridium Certus 200 delivers reliable connectivity through small, lightweight, low-power equipment. Ideal to be used as a Speedcast’s VSAT companion or backup.
With upload and download speeds up to 176 Kbps, Iridium Certus 200 delivers reliable connectivity through small, lightweight, low-power equipment. Ideal to be used as a Speedcast’s VSAT companion or backup.
IP Data Speeds
Up to 176 Kbps transmit
Up to 176 Kbps receive
Voice
Three simultaneous high-quality voice lines
Iridium Certus 100 is a pervasive and flexible solution designed for smaller vessels and regulatory services with speeds up to 88 Kbps.
Iridium Certus 100 is a pervasive and flexible solution designed for smaller vessels and regulatory services with speeds up to 88 Kbps.
IP Data Speeds
Up to 22 Kpbs transmit
Up to 88 Kbps receive
Voice
Two simultaneous high-quality voice lines
Choose the class of maritime satellite internet your operation needs — Certus 700 for full vessel broadband, 200 and 100 for lighter data and IoT.
Designed for Iridium Certus 700, the Intellian C700 is ideal for both vessel operations and crew welfare services. It offers features such as three high quality voice lines, a built-In 3G/LET WAN port, soft PABX, and is GMDSS-ready. The industry leading 3-year warranty policy and global service partners provide customers with reassurance and dependable communications.
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Designed for Iridium Certus 700, VesseLINK™ C700 by Thales comes with an intuitive, user-friendly interface and can be quickly integrated into existing vessels or new fleets. It also includes built-in upgradeability to extend the life of your investment and ensure peak speed and performance.
Antenna
Terminal:
Designed for Iridium Certus 700, the Cobham SAILOR 4300 terminal is compact and easy to install and is available in bulkhead and 19-inch rackmount configuration. SAILOR 4300 offers speeds suitable for data-heavy applications, including videoconferencing, multi-user Internet/VPN, IoT and telemedicine.
Antenna
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Iridium GO! exec is a portable wireless access device based on the original Iridium GO! device and Iridium Certus® technology, offering faster data speeds at a size, weight, power and price-point unheard of in the satellite industry. Iridium GO! exec is ideal for users that require portable communications with voice and IP connectivity. It can be used in a mobile environment like a sailboat, allowing users flexibility in both work and personal situations.
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Explore frequently asked questions about Iridium Certus satellite connectivity solutions for maritime vessels.
Maritime satellite communications are voice, data, and safety services delivered to vessels via satellite — the critical internet connectivity available across open ocean. They power ship business applications, crew welfare, IoT and sensor telemetry, and regulatory safety systems like GMDSS, using L-band services such as Iridium Certus or higher-bandwidth VSAT.
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Yes. Iridium Certus terminals with GMDSS capability are certified under the International Maritime Organization’s Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, providing distress alerting, safety voice, and Maritime Safety Information broadcasts alongside everyday vessel communications.
Five Reasons Your Maritime Network Needs Iridium Certus GMDSS
They serve different roles. VSAT delivers high bandwidth for operations and crew internet; Iridium Certus delivers smaller-antenna, weather-resilient L-band connectivity with global coverage. Most commercial vessels run VSAT as primary with Certus as an always-on companion and backup — a combination Speedcast manages as one service.
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Iridium Certus serves commercial merchant fleets, fishing vessels, workboats, yachts, and government craft. Its compact terminals suit vessels of any size — including smaller craft where VSAT antennas are impractical — and its dedicated data channels support IoT and remote monitoring fleet-wide.
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