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.

Milestones · step 3 of 3

Deutsche Telekom roaming integration beginsSep 2025

First two-way on-air messagesJan 21, 2026

Beta testing and commercial service2026

Timeline

2026 Beta testing and commercial serviceIN PROGRESS

Jan 21, 2026 First two-way on-air messages

Sep 2025 Deutsche Telekom roaming integration begins

Team

MD Matt DeschCEO SM Suzanne McBrideChief Operations Officer VO Vincent O'NeillChief Financial Officer SS Scott ScheimreifExecutive Vice President, Government Programs