When secure mobile

communications are
mission critical, so is
Netted Iridium.

Netted Iridium
Only one communications company connects the entire globe
Iridium is the worlds only truly global mobile communications company, with coverage of the
entire Earth, including oceans, airways and Polar Regions. Iridium voice and data products provide
communications solutions that allow global companies, government agencies and individuals to stay
connected, everywhere. The unique Iridium constellation of 66 Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) cross-linked
satellites routes communications traffic through space and around the world, creating highly efficient
and reliable connections.

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Distributed Tactical Communication System

Wherever
duty calls,
Netted Iridium
will answer
Netted Iridium
Features

Secure Mobile
Communications
When you have a clear objective to reach,
or lives hang in the balance, you require a
secure, reliable communication solution
that works when and where you need it.
With its unique broadcast capability,
Netted Iridiums Distributed Tactical
Communication System provides a robust,
tactical, low-latency, push-to-talk solution.
You can broadcast to an unlimited number
of users over a single secure channel and
take advantage of netted real-time voice
and data services for mobile tactical
communications, making Netted Iridium
the ideal solution for armed forces and
government agencies around the world.
Netted Iridium leverages the power of the
only truly global mobile communications
network. So anywhere on the planet duty
calls, you are always connected and
supported by unmatched network quality
and world-class technical support.

Rapid Global Deployment

Netted Iridium leverages Iridiums existing
satellite constellation and handset
technology so your communications
network can be deployed rapidly
without need for additional allocations,
authorization or approvals. It also supports
a high concentration of users in a particular
region or theatre of operation without
reliance on local ground infrastructure
making it the reliable and secure choice
for emergency and tactical situations
anywhere need takes you.

Lightweight, Rugged
and Reliable

As a purpose built solution, Netted Iridium

is the ultimate in dependable mobile
communications. And when implemented
with seriously engineered Iridium handsets,
it not only reduces the combat load of
the warfighter, but it provides the rugged
reliability you need in the field. With Iridium,
your tactical mobile communications
system will work when and wherever you
need it. Without exception.

Secure, highly reliable netted

voice and data with priority

service access
Supports over-the-horizon and
on-the-move tactical operation
Global push-to-talk capability
Real-time situational awareness
with ability to transmit Position
Location Information
Highly scalable to support
thousands of networks
Ability to broadcast to unlimited
number of users
Interoperability with terrestrial
networks and equipment
Simultaneous voice and data
communications on a single
secure channel
Supports net broadcast
configuration, maintenance
and control

Position Location
Information Modes

Flexible and Adaptable

With Netted Iridium, your networks can
be configured or reconfigured quickly and
easily on the go to accommodate large
numbers of users, and support multiple
networks simultaneously.

DTCS will provide the ability for users

to transmit their position location
information (PLI) from anywhere on
the globe. The ability to transmit PLI is
configurable and at the discretion of
the individual user. If requested, the
different modes of transmitting PLI are

It supports management of resource

allocation and tear down of networks,
one-to-many broadcasts, and push-to-talk
applications.

Time transmit PLI based on

preconfigured time intervals
Displacement transmit PLI based
on movement
Push-to-talk transmit PLI based on
a PTT session
Global ping request a PLI update
from users in a defined area

The unique architecture of Netted Iridium

means it can be implemented quickly
and efficiently, and is designed to scale,
meeting the increased demand for tactical
communications.
DTCS Tactical Radio

Netted Iridium establishes secure tactical

mobile communications quickly and
effectively. And it works everywhere
no exceptions.

Wherever
duty calls,
Netted Iridium
will answer
Netted Iridium
Features

Secure Mobile
Communications
When you have a clear objective to reach,
or lives hang in the balance, you require a
secure, reliable communication solution
that works when and where you need it.
With its unique broadcast capability,
Netted Iridiums Distributed Tactical
Communication System provides a robust,
tactical, low-latency, push-to-talk solution.
You can broadcast to an unlimited number
of users over a single secure channel and
take advantage of netted real-time voice
and data services for mobile tactical
communications, making Netted Iridium
the ideal solution for armed forces and
government agencies around the world.
Netted Iridium leverages the power of the
only truly global mobile communications
network. So anywhere on the planet duty
calls, you are always connected and
supported by unmatched network quality
and world-class technical support.

Rapid Global Deployment

Netted Iridium leverages Iridiums existing
satellite constellation and handset
technology so your communications
network can be deployed rapidly
without need for additional allocations,
authorization or approvals. It also supports
a high concentration of users in a particular
region or theatre of operation without
reliance on local ground infrastructure
making it the reliable and secure choice
for emergency and tactical situations
anywhere need takes you.

Lightweight, Rugged
and Reliable

As a purpose built solution, Netted Iridium

is the ultimate in dependable mobile
communications. And when implemented
with seriously engineered Iridium handsets,
it not only reduces the combat load of
the warfighter, but it provides the rugged
reliability you need in the field. With Iridium,
your tactical mobile communications
system will work when and wherever you
need it. Without exception.

Secure, highly reliable netted

voice and data with priority

service access
Supports over-the-horizon and
on-the-move tactical operation
Global push-to-talk capability
Real-time situational awareness
with ability to transmit Position
Location Information
Highly scalable to support
thousands of networks
Ability to broadcast to unlimited
number of users
Interoperability with terrestrial
networks and equipment
Simultaneous voice and data
communications on a single
secure channel
Supports net broadcast
configuration, maintenance
and control

Position Location
Information Modes

Flexible and Adaptable

With Netted Iridium, your networks can
be configured or reconfigured quickly and
easily on the go to accommodate large
numbers of users, and support multiple
networks simultaneously.

DTCS will provide the ability for users

to transmit their position location
information (PLI) from anywhere on
the globe. The ability to transmit PLI is
configurable and at the discretion of
the individual user. If requested, the
different modes of transmitting PLI are

It supports management of resource

allocation and tear down of networks,
one-to-many broadcasts, and push-to-talk
applications.

Time transmit PLI based on

preconfigured time intervals
Displacement transmit PLI based
on movement
Push-to-talk transmit PLI based on
a PTT session
Global ping request a PLI update
from users in a defined area

The unique architecture of Netted Iridium

means it can be implemented quickly
and efficiently, and is designed to scale,
meeting the increased demand for tactical
communications.
DTCS Tactical Radio

Netted Iridium establishes secure tactical

mobile communications quickly and
effectively. And it works everywhere
no exceptions.

When secure mobile

communications are
mission critical, so is
Netted Iridium.

Netted Iridium
Only one communications company connects the entire globe
Iridium is the worlds only truly global mobile communications company, with coverage of the
entire Earth, including oceans, airways and Polar Regions. Iridium voice and data products provide
communications solutions that allow global companies, government agencies and individuals to stay
connected, everywhere. The unique Iridium constellation of 66 Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) cross-linked
satellites routes communications traffic through space and around the world, creating highly efficient
and reliable connections.

01/10

www.iridium.com

Copyright 2010 Iridium Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Iridium and the logo are registered marks of Iridium Communications Inc.
All other registered marks, trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice.

Distributed Tactical Communication System