[Satellite TODAY 11-19-09] Iridium Communications signed three distribution partnership agreements in Mexico to expand the service network and partner base of its regional subsidiary, Iridium Mexico, the company announced Nov. 18.
    Astrum Comunicaciones, Intercomunicaciones Móviles Satelitales (Inmosat) and Tecnologías de Control del Norte (Tecnor) will join Iridium’s initial partner Spacenet in selling Iridium Mexico’s voice and data satellite communications services in to domestic and international customers.
    The partnership expansion follows the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation granting approval in October to Iridium Mexico to operate, provide and sell MSS to business, government and consumer markets in Mexico.
     “Our alliance with these well-respected telecommunications leaders meets the needs of a market requiring broader services than were previously available given the country’s extensive, open land masses with minimal telecommunications infrastructure, expansive coast lines, growing remote industries, border monitoring issues and the need for effective response tools in natural disasters. Strong demand in Mexico has driven our commitment to the country,” Ted O’Brien, Iridium’s vice president for the Americas, said in a statement.

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