How to call Iridium Satellite from the USA & Canada:

011 - 8816/8817 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Iridium Satellite numbers. ** 0118816/8817 and +8816/8817 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

..calling from another country?

Calling Iridium satellite phones explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 8816 and 8817 - Country Code like prefixes used by the Iridium network
  • Phone Number - 8 to 9 digits
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to Iridium subscriber numbers: 011 8816 ??? ?????

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