The Iridium Extreme SOS Feature With GEOS

Iridium 9575 Extreme

The Iridium Extreme is the first satellite phone built with a programmable, GPS-enabled, one-touch SOS button.  The SOS feature is powered by the GEOS Emergency Response Service provided to Iridium Extreme users at no additional charge.  If you have an Iridium Extreme satellite phone it is important to understand who GEOS is and how this feature works. 

GEOS provides worldwide SOS (911) emergency response for a range of GPS-enabled communication devices.  The GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) in Houston, Texas (USA) is the heart of the rescue operation and whose mission is to aid in the response to distress calls and help save lives throughout the world.  The IERCC is an alerting post that is responsible for receiving the alert and notifying the appropriate authorities to execute the Search and Rescue (SAR) mission.

The GEOS Emergency services on the Iridium Extreme satellite phone are only available once registration with GEOS is complete with a valid Iridium subscription.  If you have an Iridium Extreme with active airtime you can complete your registration at: www.geosalliance.com/iridium

After registration, you will need to program your Iridium Extreme™ emergency mode settings to direct calls and messages to GEOS.  Instructions will be provided by GEOS at the completion.  Standard airtime charges will apply for emergency mode messages and/or calls to GEOS.

Once you have registered your satellite phone, there are enhanced GEOS Services available at an affordable price.  For as little as $13.95 you can have a Search and Rescue (SAR) membership which offers up to $100,000 (US) per annum for Search & Rescue costs (including helicopter rescue) for any emergency service expenses incurred.  Terms and Conditions apply.

Talk to your GMPCS sales representative or visit us at www.gmpcs-us.com for additional details.