Direct Internet 2.0

Direct Internet is a service that increases the throughput of email, web and FTP applications over the Iridium network.

Direct Internet Data Service provides connectivity from a PC, through your Iridium phone, directly to the Internet through dedicated servers at the Iridium gateway. This service utilizes transparent compression, resulting in effective throughput data rates higher than the 2.4 Kbps service that Iridium's data service operates at. The actual throughput will depend on the content being transferred and the protocol used. (Graphics and images will result in lower throughput.)

To use Direct Internet Data Service, you need a compatible PC or laptop, a data cable, an Iridium phone and an Iridium SIM card. You must also install the Direct Internet 2.0 software on your computer.

Download Direct Internet 2.0 software and Documentation from the links below:

• Direct Internet 2.0 software

• Direct Internet Documentation

How it Works

The Iridium phone appears as an external modem to your PC. By initiating a connection through the Direct Internet software, the phone will dial and initiate a connection with the Iridium gateway through the Iridium satellite constellation. This connection setup is similar to how a voice call is established, except a data connection is requested and the switch will route the call to the Direct Internet server. Once connected to the Direct Internet server and a session has been established, you are connected to the Internet.

As you are connected to the Internet, Iridium recommends the use of anti-virus, anti-spyware and other Internet security tools.

 

 

 

Should you require assistance with this product, please contact our 24x7 Technical Support at (800)-207-5759 or email noc@infosat.com

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