How can I send an SMS to an Iridium or Telstra/Iridium service - SMS-MT (Mobile Terminated)?
SMS-MT messages can be sent to an Iridium phone/Beam docking station/terminal in one of 5 ways:
By sending an SMS-MO message from another Iridium phone. Current limitation is 160 characters.
By sending an SMS-MO message from a cellular phone ( if available ).
By sending an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the 12-digit Iridium phone number. The subject line is ignored. “Plain Text” format is recommend for the e-mail message. Not available for Telstra 01471xxxxx services
By using the “Send a Satellite Message” feature at www.iridium.com.
Not available for 01471xxxxx services
By sending an SMS-MO message from another Beam Iridium device, by using the Beam Management System, Software>Messages tab.