The current Iridium looks like it has focused its marketing to the segments that actually make sense: maritime, explorers, and military.
But the infrastructure is up there and, sure, a bunch of people lost a lot of money, but it's THERE now. I could think of some products they could introduce that might be promising.
Here's an idea: a small piece of plugin hardware for iPhones, Droids, etc. This would be something you take with you (for example, on road trips or vacations to far-flung places). You would buy the unit for $149 and then prepay, say $30 for 10 minutes of service. The idea is that it's "there when you need it, wherever you are." It could even go in your first aid kit... it's there for emergencies.
But the infrastructure is up there and, sure, a bunch of people lost a lot of money, but it's THERE now. I could think of some products they could introduce that might be promising.
Here's an idea: a small piece of plugin hardware for iPhones, Droids, etc. This would be something you take with you (for example, on road trips or vacations to far-flung places). You would buy the unit for $149 and then prepay, say $30 for 10 minutes of service. The idea is that it's "there when you need it, wherever you are." It could even go in your first aid kit... it's there for emergencies.