We are looking at engaging industry on everything from laser cross-linked technology to a product portfolio that might consist of IPTV, on-demand radio and video, or enhanced GPS.

Technology at our call centers is much better suited to handle outage calls. We don't want to create more difficulties for people.

Our subscriber figures -- and the resulting gains on both the top and bottom lines -- reflect the most successful year Iridium has had since our service re-launch in 2001. With four profitable quarters in a row, Iridium is on an exceptionally strong financial foundation with a business model that is self- funding.

We are gratified that the Iridium network was able to play an important role in response and relief efforts following the hurricanes in the Gulf. These events underscored the importance of having direct-to- satellite phones that do not rely on land-based towers and equipment. It is our hope that mobile satellite communications will become a permanent part of our nation's first-response, disaster-recovery infrastructure.

As Apple signs up more (technology) integration deals, more manufacturers are jumping on board. All you have to do to see the prominence of the accessories is to look at how many racks are devoted to them at an Apple store.

My creative side is identifying all these great entrepreneurial creative people that come up with great ideas, whether they are in fashion or technology or a new tool to improve ourselves.