Iridium 9555 - How to Make an Outgoing Phone Call

Follow the steps below to place a call from your Iridium 9555 satellite phone to a cell phone.

Steps to Make a Call

1. Extend the antenna fully and position the phone with a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
2. Power on the device.
3. The display will show "Searching…" while it connects to the Iridium network.
4. Wait until the display shows "Registered" and you have a solid signal (3–5 bars).
5. Enter the phone number in full international format using the keypad:
   • Begin with + (press and hold 0) or 00
   • Follow with the country code, area code, and phone number
   • Example for North America: +1 416 123 4567 or 00 1 416 123 4567.
   • Note: As you begin entering digits, you see Options displayed above the left soft key and Clear displayed above the right soft key.
6. Press the green call key to dial.
7. The display will show “Calling…” and then start a call timer once connected.
8. To end the call, press the red key.

Example Test Call

You can test your Iridium phone by calling the free Iridium test number:

• +1 480 752 5105
  (Hold 0 to enter the “+” symbol)

• Or: 00 1 480 752 5105

Note: Calls to this test number do not appear on monthly postpaid invoices.

Important Notes

• • All outbound calls and text messages must use the full international dialing format: + or 00, followed by country code, area code, and phone number.
  • The country code for the USA and Canada is 1.
  • All Iridium numbers begin with country code 881. When receiving a call, the number will display as +8816xxxxxxx.

For a full list of international country codes, see: Country Codes for International and Satellite Calls.

Common Error Messages