Original URL: https://www.theregister.com/1998/10/28/iridium_a_rare_metal_satellite/

Iridium a rare metal. Satellite Iridium a rare service

Fear of loss of face could mean egg on face

By A staffer

Posted in On-Prem, 28th October 1998 15:46 GMT

Reports said that Iridium will start its satellite service this coming Sunday, even though there are still problems with the system. The Wall Street Journal said today that there are concerns that voice and the short messaging system (SMS) is not up to scratch. However, a further delay for Iridium would cause a serious loss of face for Motorola. But is a loss of face better than egg on the face? According to the report, Iridium will now gradually phase the service in. ® Click here for more stories