Iridium Debuts 9604 IoT Module With 60% Board Space Savings
Iridium launched its new 9604 module, a 16 mm x 26 mm x 2.4 mm three-in-one IoT platform combining satellite Short Burst Data, LTE-M and GNSS connectivity. The device slashes board space by over 60% and enters commercial availability in June 2026 to target high-volume deployments.
1. Next Generation IoT Module
Iridium unveiled the Iridium 9604, a compact 16 mm x 26 mm x 2.4 mm module combining Short Burst Data satellite service, LTE-M connectivity and GNSS positioning into a unified IoT platform. This integration reduces system complexity and accelerates deployment for price-sensitive, high-volume use cases.
2. Cost and Efficiency Gains
The three-in-one design cuts board space by over 60% compared to multi-component solutions and lowers total solution cost. Early developer feedback from an oversubscribed beta program highlights simplified power architecture and location-aware network selection enabled by dual-mode connectivity.
3. Commercial Deployment Timeline
Commercial availability of the Iridium 9604 Development Kit begins in June 2026, setting the stage for global IoT deployments in industrial, infrastructure and mobility sectors. The module supports Iridium’s broader strategy of offering satellite SBD with cellular, upcoming NB-IoT services and industrial-scale messaging for diversified connectivity paths.