India, May 29 -- Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) has announced a strategic partnership with Syniverse to support the global rollout of its Iridium NTN DirectSM service.
This collaboration aims to simplify integration for mobile network operators by connecting Iridium's satellite network with Syniverse's global platform, enabling uninterrupted worldwide connectivity for consumers.
The move aligns with GSMA's 2025 Industry Survey, which found that 85% of MNOs planning to adopt non-terrestrial network (NTN) services prefer Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) solutions to broaden their coverage. As part of 3GPP Release 19, Iridium NTN Direct will deliver standards-based direct-to-device (D2D) and NB-IoT messaging, along with SOS functionality for consum...