Data Connection - Inmarsat & Iridium Devices

Data connection support varies by device. We currently provide direct support only for the Iridium GO! and Iridium GO! Exec. Data services for Inmarsat IsatPhone devices reached end of life on January 11, 2022. Direct data connections for Iridium 9555 and 9575 (Extreme) devices are being deprecated by Iridium due to operating system changes.

Supported Devices - Data Connections

Iridium GO! and Iridium GO! Exec

We provide direct support for data connections on the Iridium GO! and Iridium GO! Exec. Please contact our support team for assistance setting up your connection.

Inmarsat IsatPhone 2.0 and 2.1

Data services for Inmarsat IsatPhone devices have reached end of life (EOL) and are no longer available.

• As of January 11, 2022, apps using Short Access Code 28 no longer work on IsatPhone devices.

• XGate (now owned by Pivotel) has confirmed that Inmarsat data services for IsatPhones are permanently discontinued.

• No alternative data solution is available for this device.

Iridium 9575 (Extreme) and 9555

Direct data connections for these devices are being deprecated by Iridium due to changes in the way modern operating systems handle external data connections. Two options may be available depending on your setup:

• USB-based router: Most third-party vendors now use a USB-based router to create a connection to a computer, tablet, or phone running compression-based software such as UUplus.

• USB direct connection: Some vendors still support a USB-connected satellite phone. Driver compatibility with modern operating systems varies. Iridium hosts drivers at iridium.com that may be compatible with some versions of Windows. Note: modem menus may differ from older versions, but the underlying functionality may still be available in some versions of Windows.

Need Help?

Contact our support team if:

• You need assistance setting up a data connection on your Iridium GO! or Iridium GO! Exec.

• You are unsure whether your device or operating system is compatible with available drivers.

• You need advice on third-party software options such as UUplus.