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Iridium and Altair Semiconductor to integrate satellite into IoT chips

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:03:33 -0400

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) announced that Altair Semiconductor is integrating Iridium NTN Direct capability into its ALT1350 and next-generation ALT1550 IoT chipset platforms, according to a company press release dated Oct. 14, 2026.

The integration combines terrestrial cellular IoT and Iridium satellite connectivity on a single chipset, allowing device manufacturers, module makers, and mobile network operators to extend IoT connectivity beyond terrestrial networks without adding a separate satellite modem.

The ALT1350 chipset targets applications including asset tracking, logistics, smart metering, agriculture, vehicle telematics, and industrial monitoring. The ALT1550 is aimed at 5G eRedCap devices such as smart glasses, AI assistants, and

Altair Semiconductor Integrates Iridium NTN Direct into ALT1350 and ALT1550 Cellular IoT Chipsets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:01:00 -0400

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced that Altair Semiconductor, a world leader in cellular IoT chips, is integrating Iridium NTN Direct^℠ capability into Altair's ALT1350 and next-generation ALT1550 IoT chipset platforms. With terrestrial cellular IoT and Iridium satellite connectivity on a single chipset, device manufacturers,

Altair Semiconductor Integrates Iridium NTN Direct into ALT1350 and ALT1550 Cellular IoT Chipsets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:01:00 -0400

Iridium Communications (IRDM) November 50 calls trade share price down 1.3%

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:29:41 -0400

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) 30-day option implied volatility is at 36; compared to its 52-week range of 30 to 92. Call put ratio 1.8 calls to 1 put with a focus on November 50 calls as share price down 1.3%.

Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: FRAZIER LEON ANTHONY

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:04:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: YEANEY JACQUELINE E

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:03:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: Sears Kay

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:02:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: Alterman Louis M

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:01:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: NIEHAUS ROBERT H

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:57:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: Shivanandan Monique S.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:57:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: FITZPATRICK THOMAS

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:55:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: Canfield Thomas C

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:55:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 30 Filed by: Olson Eric T

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:54:00 -0400

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Iridium Communications (IRDM) calls more active than puts

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:22:25 -0400

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) 30-day option implied volatility is at 37; compared to its 52-week range of 30 to 92. Call put ratio 8 calls to 1 put.

Form 8-K Iridium Communications For: Sep 24

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:52:00 -0400

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Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Stockholder approval marks important milestone toward completion of transaction

MCLEAN, Va., and LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) (“Iridium” or the “Company”), a leading provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, and Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab”), a global leader in launch and space systems, today announced that Iridium stockholders have adopted the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium.

Based on the results of the special

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Stockholder approval marks important milestone toward completion of transaction

Based on the results of the special

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Stockholder approval marks important milestone toward completion of transaction

Based on the results of the special

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Stockholder approval marks important milestone toward completion of transaction

Based on the results of the special

Cantor on Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB): 'We remain bullish, and we view this as a good entry point'

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:59:18 -0400

Cantor on Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB): 'We remain bullish, and we view this as a good entry point'.

The analyst comments "Rocket Lab (RKLB, OW) Fully Funds Acquisition of Iridium and Completes 96th Launch. RKLB previously announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications, which includes a constellation of >60 operational satellites and >10 on-orbit spare satellites. On 9/15, Rocket Lab disclosed it received sufficient cash to fund the pending acquisition, which is expected to close in mid-2027. Operationally, we expect the acquisition to integrate RKLB's launch and spacecraft manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's global LEO L-band spectrum satellite network, and, in

Cantor on Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB): 'We remain bullish, and we view this as a good entry point'

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:59:18 -0400

Cantor on Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB): 'We remain bullish, and we view this as a good entry point'.

Form 425 Iridium Communications Filed by: Iridium Communications Inc.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:26:00 -0400

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Form 8-K Iridium Communications For: Sep 18

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:14:00 -0400

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Form 4 Iridium Communications For: Sep 15 Filed by: Last Timothy James

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:11:00 -0400

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Form 144 Iridium Communications Filed by: Last Timothy James

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:32:00 -0400

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