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Iridium 9604: compact tri‑mode IoT module uniting SBD satellite, LTE‑M and GNSS for global asset tracking

Iridium unveiled the 9604, a purpose-built, compact IoT terminal that combines Iridium Short Burst Data satellite service, LTE‑M cellular connectivity and GNSS positioning in a single module. Optimized for scale and global coverage, the tri‑mode device is aimed at mass-market asset tracking and low‑power IoT deployments.

Discovered 2026-02-24T04:17:10.318357-08:00 | 2026-02-24T04:17:10.318357-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

Integrating SBD, LTE‑M and GNSS into one small, low‑power module reduces hardware complexity and unit cost, enabling faster rollouts of large asset‑tracking fleets.
Reinforces Iridium's commercial strategy to expand IoT revenue and scale device volumes by offering a single, globally capable terminal.
Fits a broader industry trend lowering barriers to direct‑to‑satellite and hybrid connectivity, increasing competition and choices for enterprise customers (see OQ Technology direct‑to‑satellite test and Viasat's hybrid terminal).

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