Messaging Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many messages can I send/receive?
A:
Currently users may receive up to 150 pages per month. 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 pager number do I use?
A:
Enter the Iridium customer's Iridium 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 phone in clear line of sight to the satellites will improve message delivery.

Q: How do I send an e-mail message to my Iridium phone?
A:
E-mails can be sent to Iridium phones by entering the Iridium phone 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. Any messages in excess of 160 characters will be truncated.

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