<p>Iridium Communications Inc. has announced a successful collaboration with Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low power wireless connectivity solutions, as part of its ongoing development of the Iridium NTN Direct service. The partnership leverages Nordic’s nRF9151 LTE-M/NB-IoT/NTN module to enable two-way message transmission over Iridium’s low-Earth orbit satellite network, supporting standards-based NB-IoT protocols. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of global, standards-based, space-enabled IoT solutions, with commercial availability of Iridium NTN Direct expected in 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Iridium Communications Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: PH67324) on January 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

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<p>Iridium Communications Inc. has partnered with Nordic Semiconductor to enhance its Iridium NTN Direct service, utilizing Nordic’s nRF9151 module for two-way message transmission via Iridium’s satellite network. This collaboration aims to promote global, standards-based IoT solutions, with commercial availability expected in 2026. The news was generated by Public Technologies and is for informational purposes only, not financial or legal advice.</p>

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Iridium and Nordic Semiconductor Collaborate on Global NB-IoT Satellite Connectivity