Our journey
A history of connection.
From our beginnings in 2002 to the global launch of Iridium GO! exec in 2023. Explore the ideas, partnerships and products that have shaped Beam Communications.
Discover our story2002
The beginning
Beam is established
Tele-IP Limited establishes Beam, investing in the development and manufacture of remote satellite communications solutions for the global telecommunications market.
2003
An Iridium partnership
Australian engineering, global reach
Beam is appointed an Iridium Satellite Network Value Added Manufacturer in Australia.
2004
Maritime confidence
Iridium endorsement
Iridium endorses Beam’s Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) solution.
ABS certification
The American Bureau of Shipping certifies Beam’s SSAS solution.
GL certification
Germanischer Lloyd certifies Beam’s SSAS solutions.
2005
Connected on land and at sea
Hands-free satellite calling
Beam launches the world’s first 9505A in-vehicle hands-free car kit, the RST978.
US Coast Guard acceptance
The US Coast Guard accepts Beam’s SSAS solution.
2006
Extending the network
Introducing SatRADIO
Beam launches the world’s first SatRADIO, a rapidly deployable two-way radio interface unit.
Iridium reseller agreement
Beam signs as a Value Added Reseller with Iridium Communications.
2007
Tracking, wherever you go
Four LeoTRAK models
Beam launches four models of its LeoTRAK global tracking solution.
A new basic cradle
Beam launches the RST075 Basic Cradle for the 9505 and 9505A.
2008
Satellite solutions on the move
The RST980 SatDOCK
Beam launches an in-vehicle hands-free kit for the Iridium 9505A handset.
Introducing IridiTRAK
The RST430 IridiTRAK launches as a new alert, monitoring and tracking solution.
2009
A new generation of docking
Fully integrated 9555 docks
Iridium approves the world’s first fully integrated 9555 docking units.
Tracking emergency services
Beam signs a Telstra contract for tracking emergency services.
RJ11 and tracking capability
The world’s first Iridium 9555 RJ11 and tracking-capable dock is approved.
2010
Building with Inmarsat
Satellite emergency calling
Beam signs an agreement to launch satellite emergency calling.
Fleet management agreement
Beam and MTData enter a fleet management agreement.
IsatPhone Pro docking
Inmarsat appoints Beam as developer, manufacturer and distributor of docking units for IsatPhone Pro.
A global FleetPhone
Inmarsat appoints Beam to develop the first global FleetPhone.
2011
Introducing Terra
Terra terminals launch
Beam launches Terra terminals for the Inmarsat IsatPhone Link service.
2012
New markets, new capabilities
Iridium Extreme docking
Beam releases the world’s first Iridium-approved Extreme (9575) docking units for the Iridium Extreme handset.
Satellite anti-piracy solution
Beam announces a new Inmarsat-based satellite anti-piracy solution.
Approval in Japan
Beam receives Japanese approval for its Inmarsat product range.
The next Iridium initiative
Beam and Iridium announce a strategic product initiative: Iridium GO!.
2013
An expanding global footprint
Approval in Russia
Beam receives Russian approval for its Iridium product range.
2014
Satellite connectivity reimagined
Iridium GO! launches
Iridium officially launches Iridium GO!, making satellite communications accessible from smartphones and tablets globally.
Introducing IsatDock2
Inmarsat approves Beam’s world-first IsatDock2 for the IsatPhone 2 handset.
2015
New development partnerships
A major terminal contract
Beam secures a satellite terminal development contract for another major satellite network operator.
Iridium Push-To-Talk
Iridium appoints Beam as a partner for Iridium Push-To-Talk services.
2016
Bringing satellite products to Australia
Iridium GO! at Telstra
Telstra commences selling Iridium GO! in Australia, manufactured by Beam as an OEM for Iridium Communications Inc.
A new data terminal
Beam announces development of a new innovative satellite data terminal.
2017
A world-first dual-mode hotspot
Best in Class
Beam’s website wins Interactive Media Awards Best in Class for the Catalog and Communications categories.
Thuraya WE launches
Designed, developed and manufactured by Beam, the Thuraya WE terminal is officially launched at the Thuraya Partner Conference: a world-first all-in-one dual-mode satellite and LTE portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
2018
A new corporate identity
Beam Communications Holdings
The parent company changes its name to Beam Communications Holdings Limited, with the ASX code BCC.
2019
The next chapter in connectivity
Entering the Indian market
Beam enters the Indian market with leading Indian satellite solutions group Station Satcom.
Iridium Certus beta partner
Beam is selected as a beta partner for Iridium Certus.
Seamless messaging and SOS
Beam launches the world’s first seamless messaging and SOS service device.
2020
Introducing ZOLEO
A global satellite communicator
Beam’s joint venture with Roadpost Inc. debuts the ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator in North America and Australia.
50,000 Iridium GO! units
Iridium GO! reaches a demand milestone of 50,000 units.
2021
A milestone for ZOLEO
Orders exceed 100,000
ZOLEO orders exceed 100,000 units.
2022
Continuing with Iridium
A new Iridium Certus device
Beam announces an agreement with Iridium for a new Iridium Certus device.
2023
Introducing Iridium GO! exec
A global launch
Iridium GO! exec officially launches globally.
