Postpaid Iridium telephone service for 6 satellite phones. To be billed monthly at a cost…

The Florida Department of Financial Services has awarded a contract (C636DD) for postpaid Iridium satellite telephone services, effective from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The contract covers six satellite phones with a total contract value of $6,300.00, providing comprehensive communication services for specialized telecommunications needs.

The contract includes monthly billing at $61.69 per phone, plus Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Universal Service Fund (USF) fees, with detailed airtime rates for various communication scenarios. Specific rate structures include $1.17 per minute for Iridium to Public Service Telephone Network (PSTN) calls, $.68 per minute for Iridium-to-Iridium communications, $8.26 per minute for calls to other satellite systems, and $.37 per SMS message. The comprehensive service agreement ensures flexible satellite communication capabilities for the state agency, with billing based on actual usage across multiple communication channels.