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Iridium NTN Direct gains momentum as Mlink tests MS150-IR chipset

Jun 24, 2026, 7:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive signaling for Iridium's NTN Direct ecosystem and potential revenue opportunities through additional chipset partners; near-term catalysts include certification timing and live testing milestones (2026). Historical precedent: industry ecosystem milestones can lift sentiment and modestly lift stock when paired with near-term milestones.

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Iridium announced live, on-air testing of Mlink's MS150-IR IoT-NTN chipset using Iridium NTN Direct, signaling ecosystem expansion and readiness for certification in 2026. If certification occurs by year-end 2026, OEMs and MNOs may adopt more NB-IoT/D2D solutions on Iridium's global satellite network, potentially expanding partner opportunities and long-term revenue.

  • Iridium and Mlink begin live OTA testing of MS150-IR. Certification by 2026.
  • MS150-IR targets Iridium NTN Direct; part of Mlink's IoT-NTN portfolio.
  • Iridium NTN Direct enables global NB-IoT and D2D connectivity.
  • Certification and product availability anticipated before year-end 2026.

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