| You may now send a message via the web or email to an Iridium phone or pager. There are NO per message or airtime charges. See FAQ below for more information.
Messaging Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How
many messages can I send/receive?
A: There is no monthly limit on the number of pages you can receive. A
maximum of five messages can be sent by the Web site or e-mail, every
10 minutes to a single Iridium paging subscriber.
Q: What
phone or pager number do I use?
A: Enter the Iridium customer's Iridium pager or phone number (starting
with 8816).
Q: What
locations can I send messages to?
A: Your message will reach Iridium customers virtually anywhere on or
above the surface of the earth.
Q: How
will my message be delivered?
A: Your message will be routed through the Iridium network, which combines
the global reach of 66 low-earth-orbit satellites to cover every location
on the planet. Because Iridium is a satellite service, placing your pager
or phone in clear line of sight to the satellites will improve message
delivery.
Q: How
does the user know whether the pager is able to receive the page via the
satellite signal?
A: The user can push a button on the top of the pager. The pager will
display the current satellite signal strength.
Q: How
long will it take for the message to get to the user?
A: Delivery time for Iridium pager messages depends on the length of the
message, and the routing time to the pager. Most messages will be delivered
within 7 minutes. Almost all pager messages will be delivered within 15
minutes.
Q: How
do I send an e-mail message to my Iridium pager or phone?
A: E-mails can be sent to Iridium pagers or phones by entering the Iridium
phone or pager number into the following generic address, 8816[number]@msg.iridium.com.
Q: What
is the longest message I can send?
A: You may send a maximum of 160 characters. |
