NASDAQ:IRDM 3 September 2025 - 17 September 2025

Iridium Gains in Pre-Market Trade With Satellite Deal on Radar

Iridium Gains in Pre-Market Trade With Satellite Deal on Radar

Iridium Communications Inc. shares were up Wednesday morning, with the stock quoted at $51.89 in premarket trading at 7:02 a.m. Eastern. That’s after closing at $50.16 Tuesday, up 2.7%. The satellite operator stayed close to a new 52-week high as the stock extended its rally from May. Nasdaq's regular hours hadn't started. Premarket goes from 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern, then the main session runs 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quotes before the open may change when liquidity picks up.
May 27, 2026
Global GSM Internet Frenzy: 5G Milestones, 6G Speed Records & Satellite Mega-Deals Rock 48 Hours

Global GSM Internet Frenzy: 5G Milestones, 6G Speed Records & Satellite Mega-Deals Rock 48 Hours

Even as 5G marks its third anniversary in many markets, the past two days saw major network expansions that highlight a fast-evolving mobile landscape. In the UK, joint venture operator Virgin Media O2 announced its next-gen 5G Standalone network now blankets 500 towns and cities, reaching roughly 49 million people totaltele.com. This makes it Britain’s largest SA deployment to date, delivering broader coverage, higher speeds and lower latency for customers with compatible devices. “We are investing £2 million every single day to improve our mobile network… expanding 5G SA to 500 towns and 70% of the population,” said VMO2 CTO Jeanie York, calling the rollout a future-proof move to unlock new digital innovations totaltele.com. Analysts lauded the milestone: “Expanding 5G
September 17, 2025
Global GSM Internet Shake-Up: 6G Breakthroughs, Satellite Pacts & 5G Milestones Rock 48 Hours

Global GSM Internet Shake-Up: 6G Breakthroughs, Satellite Pacts & 5G Milestones Rock 48 Hours

Massive 5G network expansions over the past two days point to a fast-evolving global mobile landscape. In the UK, joint-venture operator Virgin Media O2 announced its next-gen 5G Standalone network now spans 500 towns and cities – reaching roughly 49 million people, about 70% of the population totaltele.com. This marks Britain’s largest SA deployment to date. Customers with compatible devices can enjoy broader coverage, higher speeds and lower latency at no extra cost. “We are investing £2 million every single day to improve our mobile network… expanding 5G SA to 500 towns and 70% of the population,” said Jeanie York, CTO of VMO2, calling the rollout a future-proofing move that will unlock new digital innovations totaltele.com. Analysts agree hitting 500
September 16, 2025