Iridium has announced the commercial availability of its Iridium 9604 module and Development Kit, supporting internet of things (IoT) applications by integrating satellite, cellular, and positioning technologies into a single hardware component.
The multi-mode platform aims to provide a path for developers and manufacturers to build and scale connected applications.
Built on the u-blox SARA-R5 platform, the technology combines Iridium short burst data (SBD) satellite connectivity, LTE-M cellular networks, and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) tracking.
The platform provides independent control over the satellite, LTE-M, and GNSS subsystems, allowing users to implement custom failover logic, location-aware connectivity decisions, and application-specific routing strategies. A unified AT command set and a software development kit further have also been made available.
“The Iridium 9604 module and Development Kit represent a major milestone in making truly global IoT connectivity more accessible and easier to deploy,” said Tim Last, Executive Vice President of Iridium.
“By replacing three separate components with one integrated solution, developers can simplify device design, reduce costs, and create smarter, location-aware products capable of staying connected far beyond terrestrial coverage.”
