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Iridium GO!
Get weather information, SMS, email and voice calls offshore.
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Stay connected worldwide
Iridium GO! is unlike anything the world has seen before. Powered by the world's furthest reaching network, this compact, rugged and portable unit creates the first ever reliable global connection for voice and data communications on up to five different devices.
Simple to use
Simply flip up the integrated antenna and the battery-powered unit connects automatically to the Iridium LEO satellite constellation to create a Wi-Fi hotspot anywhere on earth.
Versatile features
Supports a full range of global communications, including voice calls, email access, applications, photo sharing, SMS two-way, GPS tracking and SOS alerts.
Take it anywhere
Small enough to fit in your pocket and tough enough to withstand the elements. It can easily be carried or stowed in your backpack or mounted in vehicles, aircraft and boats.
Simple to use
Simply flip up the integrated antenna and the battery-powered unit connects automatically to the Iridium LEO satellite constellation to create a Wi-Fi hotspot anywhere on earth.
Versatile features
Supports a full range of global communications, including voice calls, email access, applications, photo sharing, SMS two-way, GPS tracking and SOS alerts.
Take it anywhere
Small enough to fit in your pocket and tough enough to withstand the elements. It can easily be carried or stowed in your backpack or mounted in vehicles, aircraft and boats.
Jody and Randy Fraser
Cruisers
“Stellar support staff that keeps us happy and confidence in the products. Super responsive, five stars all around!”
John and Lyn Martin
Cruisers
“Intelligent, accurate, easy to use and always puts you in the right place to take best advantage of the systems.”
*Although the Iridium GO! unit supports GPS tracking, when the unit is mounted below decks the GPS position reports are unreliable and inaccurate.
All units shipped from our closest shipping facility in USA, Germany, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Additional import duties may apply if shipping outside of these countries.
PredictWind Offshore App
The Iridium GO! is fully integrated with the PredictWind Offshore App. Getting GRIB files, Weather Routing, GMDSS text forecasts and satellite imagery offshore has never been easier.
Learn more about the Offshore App
Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook and Raymarine
PredictMail Service
Offshore email just got easier with our new PredictMail service. In a world first, you can now add a PredictMail account to your existing mail app and get optimised email while offshore.
PredictMail and the DataHub will take care of the compression and filtering when you’re connected to your boat’s satellite connection. It allows you to go from a mobile data connection in town to an offshore connection with your phone, tablet or laptop using any compatible mail app, and your email will automatically be compressed into a satellite-friendly format to minimise your data usage.
Find out more about PredictMail
Stay safe with Offshore Email
Support
Support from PredictWind or other essential suppliers is best done via email.
Essential services
Contact Customs for clearance, marinas for bookings, repairs, spare parts or other essential services.
Avoid bill shock
Our Data Manager sends usage alerts to your PredictMail email address. Don’t miss these alerts and run the risk of bill shock.
Keep your account active
If you credit card billing fails, our support team can quickly contact you to get the issue resolved to keep your account active.
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Iridium GO!
Iridium GO! exec
Starlink
Plan
GO! Unlimited
exec Unlimited
Mobile RegionalStandard Antenna
Mobile PriorityFlat High Performance Antenna
Hardware cost
$899
$1599
$600
$2500
Monthly cost
$154.95
$169.95
$150
$250
Max download speed
2.4kbit/s
88kbit/s
5-50 Mbit/s ¹
40-220 Mbit/s ¹
Data included
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited ²
Unlimited
50GB
Time to download 1MB
56 minutes
1.5 minutes
0.05 seconds
0.03 seconds
Data overage charges
-
-
-
$2/GB
Calls (Minutes)
150 / month
50 / month
-
-
CallsOverage Charges
$1.09/min
$0.70 /min
-
-
Voice call quality
Acceptable
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Coverage
Global
Global
Coastal, where coverage ³
90% global coverage
Antenna Waterproofing
IP66
IP66
IP54
IP56
Device/Router Waterproofing
IP65
IP65
No IP rating
No IP rating
GPS tracking
With DataHub
With DataHub
With DataHub
PredictWind integration
In Motion Use
IERCC SOS
Phone calls via unitWithout extra apps/hardware
No
Power usage
5W
5W
60W
130W
Battery backup Redundancy ⁴
Life-raft use
Portable off-boat use
Antenna size
95 dia x 188mm high
95 dia x 188mm high
513 x 303 x 343mm high
575 x 511 x 41mm high
Antenna Beam Angle ⁵
160°
160°
100°
140°
Wind rating
Cyclone
Cyclone
Storm
Cyclone
All-weather connection ⁶
- ¹ Starlink max download speed in ideal conditions. In congested areas download speed can drop to a few MB/s. In addition obstructions can cause dropouts.
- ² Unlimited PredictWind Data only. Please go to the Unlimited Page to see what services are included.
- ³ The Starlink Mobile Regional plan with the standard antenna is for coastal use only, and not in motion use.
- ⁴ The GO! exec has an internal battery so in the event of a power failure or life-raft evacuation, you have up to 6 hours of talk/data time or 24 hours of standby time.
- ⁵ Antenna with a larger beam angle allows better tracking of satellites, and less potential for dropouts due to obstructions such as masts, etc.
- ⁶ The L-band frequency is rain-resistant while K-band frequencies are subject to degradation during rain or snow.
John Hembrow
Head of Down Under Rally
“GO! exec provides redundancy should Starlink not be available for any reason and the ability to maintain communications should we need to abandon the vessel.”
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Craig Smith
Professional Delivery Skipper Volvo Ocean Race Veteran
“I won’t go to sea without a communication device that works in a ‘dead ship’ state... I will always have an Iridium GO! exec onboard period.”
Read MoreStarlink or GO!/GO! exec?
Starlink offers blazing fast internet at an affordable cost if you are using the Mobile Regional plan. However, to get the full picture, consider these points below:
Bill Shock
The GO! exec Unlimited plan offers unlimited access to PredictWind services. Starlink’s Mobile Priority Plan at 50GB/month, make overages and bill shock highly likely. The average family of 4, in the US, consumes 749.8 GB per month. With Netflix using 3GB/hour, and Instagram; 600MB per hour, data usage can quickly get out control.
Coverage Limitations
The Starlink Mobile Regional plan with the standard antenna cannot be used whilst in motion. With coastal coverage, you can only rely on this service whilst at anchor. However the Mobile Regional plan is the cheapest Starlink plan suitable for a boat, at a cost of US$150 per month.
Emergency Situations
In an emergency you cannot take a Starlink device onto a liferaft, or ashore, nor does Starlink have an SOS button to connect you directly to GEOS emergency services.
Lightning Protection
In a thunderstorm event you can disconnect and store the GO! in a microwave (it acts like faraday cage) to protect your essential weather and communication device.
Voice Communication
Starlink does not have a dedicated voice line for emergency use. Having this in a boat or during an emergency is essential, and not available on other devices like the Garmin Inreach. Many countries marine safety regulations specify you must have a satellite phone such as the GO!, as an emergency safety device.
Backup Power Supply
The GO! has an internal battery so in the event of a power failure (such as an invertor failure) on the boat, the unit can be switched on for short periods of time to get essential weather and communications for the remainder of your passage. The battery gives you 6 hours of talk/data time or 24 hours of standby time.
Power Usage
The higher power requirements of Starlink for GPS tracking, auto-polar updates and the PredictWind Anchor Alert App can be a significant power draw on your batteries when using these monitoring services 24hrs a day.
Weather Proofing
The GO! is a rugged unit with an IP65 rating designed for the marine environment.
Conclusion
Our recommendation is to use the Starlink Mobile Regional plan with a standard antenna when at anchor, and use the Iridium GO! exec on passage.
Why? For most yachts, the Starlink flat high performance antenna, which is necessary for in motion use, requires too much power for the average yacht. Services such as GPS tracking require Starlink to be switched on 24hrs a day, which leads to high power usage. By comparison, the Starlink standard antenna is almost half the size and power requirement of the high performance antenna.
The GO! exec gives you peace of mind when heading offshore, with a portable unit that can be used in a life raft, full voice capability, and an SOS button to keep you safe, anywhere in the world.
Why buy from us?
The best pricing on the webThe industries best technical and billing support all in one placeFull billing control with alerts and optional data limitsMonitor data and voice usagePredictWind GPS tracking pageGenuine high quality Iridium Marine Fixed Installation KitBilling Pro-rated if SIM activated part way through the monthProductsPredictWind AppOffshore AppClothingIridium GO! execIridium GO!DataHubYB3iGRIB FilesSIM CardsSIM Airtime PlansActivate SIM/DevicePredictMailStarlink
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