Before a subscriber can send an SMS message from the Iridium system, the Iridium SMS service center number must be stored on the SIM card.
To store the Iridium Service Center Number:
Service Center on Iridium 9500/9505/9505a/9522 Handsets
- Press the Envelope Key on the handset.
- Use the Scroll Key to select the ‘Message Settings’ option. Press OK.
- Use the Scroll Key to select the ‘Service Centre’ option. Press OK.
- Enter +881662900005. Press OK.
- The phone will momentarily display “Completed”.
Service Center on Iridium 9555 Handsets
- Press the Menu Key on the handset.
- Use the Scroll Key to select the "Messages" option. Press Select.
- Use the Scroll Key to select the ‘Settings’ option. Press Select.
- Use the Scroll Key to select the ‘Service Centre’ option. Press Select.
- Enter +881662900005. Press OK.