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Iridium: 3GPP's Release 19 Will Include Our Tech

The 3rd Generation Partnership Project's Release 19 standards will incorporate Iridium technology, Iridium CEO Matt Desch said Thursday as the company announced Q3 earnings. The standards will be issued in Q4 2025. Inclusion in Release 19 opens the door for…

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Iridium's L-band frequencies and technology to be included in industry-standard chipsets, he added. Release 19 will be a big part of Iridium's direct-to-device service, with launch plans in 2026. Revenue for the quarter was $212.7 million, up from $197.6 million from Q3 a year prior.