International Satellite Services

What International Satellite Services does

International Satellite Services, Inc. (ISS) is a privately held Naples, Florida-based satellite communications retailer and value-added reseller founded in 1996. The company sells hardware (handheld satellite phones, push-to-talk radios, BGAN terminals, portable satellite internet devices) and recurring airtime/service plans across multiple satellite networks including Iridium, Inmarsat, Ligado, Viasat, and Starlink. ISS serves individuals, enterprises, and public-sector buyers who require voice and data connectivity outside terrestrial cellular coverage, with a vertical segmentation approach spanning emergency response/public safety, remote workers and travelers, oil/gas/mining/utilities, maritime, and construction/events.

ISS's product architecture is a curated multi-vendor portfolio rather than a unified proprietary platform. Its single notable owned technology is "Radio Over IP by ISS" (RoIP), which converts two-way radio signals into IP packets to extend communications range, supplemented by a P25 IP Relay interoperability service. The bulk of the catalog consists of OEM devices from Iridium, Inmarsat, ICOM, and General Dynamics (MSAT-G2/MSAT-e), sold alongside access to the Iridium PTT Command Center web portal for talkgroup administration. ISS operates a sales-led GTM with direct sales, inside sales, and e-commerce, supplemented by SEO/content marketing and paid search; it promotes free assessments as a lead-generation mechanism and positions personalized service as a differentiator.

Revenue mechanics blend one-time hardware sales with recurring subscription plans (Iridium PTT unlimited talk, Starlink Local/Global Priority tiers ranging from $65/mo for 50GB to $2,150/mo for 2TB, and Starlink Enterprise at a $1M+ annual spend threshold), plus ongoing technical support. The company is very small (1-10 employees), with no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding, and no public ownership structure; it has operated as a profitable lifestyle reseller for nearly three decades.

Name

International Satellite Services

Legal name

International Satellite Services, Inc.

Website

https://internationalsatelliteservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Satellite Services is a Naples, Florida-based authorized reseller (founded 1996) of Iridium, Inmarsat, Starlink, and Ligado satellite hardware and airtime, serving individuals, enterprises, and emergency responders who need connectivity beyond cellular coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communications Equipment & Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA), Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Satellite communications equipment
• Satellite phone services
• Push-to-talk radios
• Portable satellite internet
• BGAN terminal solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Satellite Hardware Sales: Sale of satellite phones, PTT radios, BGAN terminals, and related equipment. Products include handheld satellite phones (Iridium 9555, Iridium Extreme, iSatPhone Pro 2), PTT radios (MSAT-G2, MSAT-e, IC-SAT100), portable internet devices (iSatHub, Explorer G3), and Starlink equipment.
2. Satellite Service Plans: Recurring subscription revenue from satellite airtime and data plans. Plans include prepaid and post-paid options for voice, data, and push-to-talk services across Iridium, Inmarsat, and Starlink networks.
3. Technical Support Services: Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support services provided to customers. The company offers ongoing support for installed equipment and service plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Satellite Services (ISS) is a retailer and value-added reseller of satellite communications hardware and airtime services, selling satellite phones (Iridium, Inmarsat), push-to-talk (PTT) radios (MSAT-e, MSAT-G2, ICOM IC-SAT100/SAT100M, Iridium PTT), portable and fixed satellite internet terminals (BGAN, iSatHub, Explorer G3, Fleet One), and Starlink business broadband. The company also develops and supplies proprietary Radio Over IP (RoIP) and P25 IP Relay interoperability services, bundling equipment, network service plans, and technical support for customers operating beyond cellular coverage.

Product overview

International Satellite Services offers a comprehensive portfolio of satellite communication products and services organized around three core solution areas: satellite push-to-talk (PTT) radios, handheld satellite phones, and satellite internet (portable and fixed). The PTT portfolio centers on the MSAT-e and MSAT-G2 satellite radio lines, each offered in mobile (in-vehicle), fixed (stationary), and marine variants, supplemented by Iridium PTT solutions including the IC-SAT100 handheld radio and IC-SAT100M fixed-mount radio. The handheld satellite phone lineup includes devices from Iridium (Iridium 9555, Iridium Extreme 9575, Iridium GO, Iridium GO exec) and Inmarsat (iSatPhone Pro 2). Satellite internet solutions span BGAN portable terminals (iSatHub, Explorer 323), Fleet One marine internet, and Starlink business plans (Local Priority, Global Priority, and Enterprise tiers with 50GB–2TB data packages). Supporting services include Radio Over IP by ISS (RoIP), P25 IP RELAY, and management through the Iridium PTT Command Center portal. The company resells and supports networks from Ligado, Inmarsat, Iridium, and Starlink.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSAT-e Push-to-Talk Radio
• MSAT-e Mobile Satellite Radio
• MSAT-e Fixed Satellite Radio
• MSAT-e Marine Satellite Radio
• MSAT-G2 Push-to-Talk Radio
• MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio
• MSAT-G2 Fixed Satellite Radio
• MSAT-G2 Marine Satellite Radio
• Iridium Push-to-Talk
• ICOM IC-SAT100 Handheld Satellite PTT Radio
• ICOM IC-SAT100M Fixed Mount Satellite PTT Radio
• Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone
• Iridium Extreme (9575) Satellite Phone
• iSatPhone Pro 2 Satellite Phone
• Iridium GO
• Iridium GO exec
• Explorer G3 Satellite Terminal
• Explorer 323 BGAN Vehicular Satellite Terminal
• iSatHub Portable Satellite Internet
• BGAN Satellite Internet Service
• Fleet One Marine Satellite Internet
• Starlink for Business
• Radio Over IP by ISS (RoIP)
• P25 IP Relay Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Unlimited talk time for one low monthly fee on PTT services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationIridium is a key satellite network partner providing global satellite phone and PTT services. ISS offers Iridium 9555, Iridium Extreme, Iridium GO, Iridium GO exec, Iridium Push-to-Talk, and ICOM satellite PTT products. Iridium provides 100% global coverage including poles.
• InmarsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationInmarsat provides BGAN satellite internet services and Fleet One marine satellite internet. ISS offers iSatHub, Explorer G3, Explorer 323, BGAN terminals, and marine satellite solutions through the Inmarsat network.
• Starlink (SpaceX)coreTechnology or IntegrationISS is a licensed Starlink business plan reseller offering Starlink Enterprise, High-Performance Business, Fixed Site Business, and Mobile Priority plans. Provides Starlink Performance hardware and manages business accounts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Speedcast: Speedcast is a large managed satellite communications provider serving maritime, energy, and enterprise customers with VSAT and LEO connectivity — a broader incumbent in adjacent verticals where ISS sells enterprise satellite connectivity.
• Inmarsat (Viasat): Inmarsat provides the BGAN, Fleet One, and iSatHub services ISS resells. As a global satellite operator with direct enterprise sales, it is a channel partner but also competes for the same maritime and enterprise connectivity customers.
• Iridium Communications: Iridium is the operator of the underlying satellite network for the bulk of ISS's PTT and handset offering. It is a supplier/partner but also a broader incumbent that sells direct enterprise service and competes for the same end customers on airtime contracts.
• KVH Industries: KVH provides mobile satellite communications hardware (mini-VSAT, TracPhone) and airtime for the maritime market that overlaps with ISS's Fleet One and marine PTT offerings.

Direct peers

• Ground Control: Ground Control is a direct competitor in satellite communications equipment and airtime resale, offering Iridium, Inmarsat, and BGAN products and managed connectivity services to enterprise and government customers — closely overlapping ISS's core reseller model.
• Roadpost: Roadpost is a satellite phone and mobile satellite internet retailer serving travelers, remote workers, and enterprises — directly comparable to ISS's handheld satellite phone and portable BGAN/Starlink product mix.
• BlueCosmo Satellite Communications: BlueCosmo is a satellite communications retailer selling Iridium and Inmarsat handsets, airtime plans, and BGAN terminals to consumers, mariners, and remote workers — overlapping ISS's core phone and PTT product lines.

Others

• Starlink (SpaceX): Starlink is a core supplier/partner to ISS's Enterprise and Business plans, but its direct-to-customer sales channel is a structural threat to ISS's reseller economics on the LEO broadband side.

Regional players

• Applied Satellite Technology (AST): AST is a UK-based satellite communications reseller and integrator providing voice, data, and PTT solutions to maritime, energy, and government customers — comparable in product mix to ISS but operating primarily in the UK/European market.

Emerging players

• X2nSat: X2nSat is a satellite connectivity solutions provider focused on enterprise, remote site, and IoT connectivity — overlapping with ISS's Starlink-for-business and remote-site customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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