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m-cramer Blog

We blog about satellite communications: about news and basics, guides and tutorials, beginner articles, product introductions and services.

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Donations for democracy and the rule of law

On a personal note: Our company m‑cramer Satel­litenser­vices was founded because I couldn’t find a satellite phone for hire anywhere for an adventure trip through Alaska. We are all keen travellers, inter­ested in new cultures and … read more

Iridium Mail app discontinued

Unfor­tu­nately, Iridium discon­tinued its free mail app with little warning on September 13, 2025, without offering a replacement. However, there are alter­na­tives, even if they are not free:

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Cellular dead zone? Good by!

There are still dead zones in german mobile networks. Remote and sparsely populated areas are partic­u­larly affected. And those affected know all about it: slow internet and poor voice quality during phone calls, if the connection can be … read more

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LT series by Lars Thrane

Iridium satellite terminals in detail Lars Thrane develops compact satellite terminals that reliably provide telephony and data services via the global Iridium network—whether on land or at sea. Possible applications The terminals have a … read more