Iridium 9555 - How To Send a Text (SMS) Message

This guide will explain how to create and send text (SMS) messages on the Iridium 9555. Messaging is accessed via the Messages Menu.

Important:

• Each text message is limited to 160 characters including spaces and punctuation.
• Multimedia messages (photos, videos, emojis) are not supported.
• Always wait for a confirmation that the message was sent successfully. 

Create and Send a Message

1. Make sure you are outside with a clear line of sight to the sky and not surrounded by any significant obstructions (tress, buildings, power lines)
2. Extend the antenna
3. Wait for the phone to register, the word Registered will appear on the display
4. Press Menu
5. Scroll to Messages, and press Select
6. Select Create message, and press Select
7. Enter the message content using the keypad
8. Press Options when done
9. Select Send, and press Select
10. Select New Recipient and press Add
11. Select Enter Number and press Select
    • Alternatively, you can also choose a contact from the list and press Select
12. Enter the recipient number, starting with + followed by country code, area code and phone number and press OK
    • Example: + 1 416 253 6008
13. Press Send to send your message

Read a Message

1. From the message menu,  navigate to Inbox and press the left soft key to Select it
2. Use the navigation key to select the message you wish to read and Select it using the left soft key
3. While reading the message you may press the left soft key to view the Options.  The options menu will allow you to reply to the message,  forward it,  delete the message or call the number that sent the message.