What is an Iridium phone reflash?
The phone reflash is a software upgrade to the satellite phone. The reflash offers improved voice quality, decreased dropped call rates, and allows for data transmission. The satellite phone must be sent to World Communication Center’s main office for the reflash. • Would I need a reflash performed on my satellite phone? If you purchased your phone prior to March 31, 2001, AND you are concerned about the voice quality, dropped call rates, or being able to send and receive data via your satellite phone, you would want the reflash. • Can I get a reflash on my Kyocera satellite phone? No, WCC is unable to reflash the Kyocera satellite phones. • What is the function of the Iridium SIM card? SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards are currently used in all GSM-based systems. The SIM card is a removable module that contains user identity, account information, and stores phone numbers which can be used in any compatible Iridium phone where your SIM card is present. When inserted into an Iridiu
