iridium sms

bobsadler · 18-04-2009, 11:32

hi

i know you can send text messages from an iridum 9505a phone to an email address or another iridium user but is it possible to also send sms messages (i.e. txt messages) to a regular cell phone?

thanks

Beausoleil · 20-04-2009, 10:19

Yes - with a few caveats. Since Iridium uses some GSM technology, it's possible that it only works with phones on GSM networks. I'd have to read up a bit more, but I have to go do laundry before the Admiral gets mad!

18-04-2009, 11:32	#1
bobsadler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Boat: Nauticat 42 (Jersey, U.K.) Posts: 155	iridium sms hi i know you can send text messages from an iridum 9505a phone to an email address or another iridium user but is it possible to also send sms messages (i.e. txt messages) to a regular cell phone? thanks __________________ Bob SV Karen M http://www.freewebs.com/svkarenm/

20-04-2009, 10:19	#2
Beausoleil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Heading to Key West Boat: Formosa 51 Aft Cockpit Ketch - "Beausoleil" Posts: 315	Yes - with a few caveats. Since Iridium uses some GSM technology, it's possible that it only works with phones on GSM networks. I'd have to read up a bit more, but I have to go do laundry before the Admiral gets mad! __________________ Cap'n Jon (KB1HTW) S/V Beausoleil -1979 Formosa 51 Ketch http://www.sailbeausoleil.com

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