The new satellite network will enable a wide range of services to consumers, enterprises and governments across the globe, ensuring U.S. leadership in direct to device (D2D) connectivity and the space economy The wideband LEO constellation will cover all 350 million Americans including Alaska and Hawaii and over 7 billion additional people globally Estimated total cost of EchoStar's LEO constellation is $5 billion, increasing the company's total investment in NTN satellite connectivity to over $18 billion s ...

MCLEAN, Va., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced a new partnership with Syniverse, the world's most connected company®, to support the rollout of Iridium NTN DirectSM service with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. Through this partnership, Iridium NTN Direct is integrating with Syniverse's global platform, making it easy for MNOs to keep their customers continuously connected e ...