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Iridium:
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PAGE ITH QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Messaging Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I send SMS/TEXT
messages from my cell phone to an Iridium pager?
A: No, it is not possible,
only 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:
How does the Iridium Global Paging Service compare with existing paging operators
that offer international service?
A: Iridium is the first and only truly global
paging service. Whether it is sold as a stand-alone service or in conjunction
with Iridium voice services, a subscriber may receive paging messages virtually
anywhere on earth, from remote areas like the ocean or poles to populated metropolitan
areas.
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 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. Any
messages in excess of 160 characters will be truncated.
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