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Iridium NTN Direct

Direct-to-device service that connects standards-based NB-IoT devices to the Iridium network. On-air testing succeeded in January 2026, and commercial service is planned for 2026 with Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone IoT.
Timeline
Deutsche Telekom roaming integration beginsASep 2025
First two-way on-air messagesBJan 21, 2026
Beta testing and commercial serviceC2026
A Sep 2025 Deutsche Telekom roaming integration begins
B Jan 21, 2026 First two-way on-air messages
C 2026 Beta testing and commercial serviceIN PROGRESS