Iridium GO!

Get weather information, SMS, email and voice calls offshore.

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Iridium GO!

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.

Stay connected worldwide

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.

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Iridium GO!

Iridium GO!

$799USD
  • Iridium GO! Unit
  • 1 SIM Card
Iridium GO! & DataHub PackageSave US$240

Iridium GO! & DataHub Package

$999USD
  • Iridium GO! Unit
  • 1 SIM Card
  • DataHub (essential for GPS tracking*,
  • PredictMail, Anchor Alert App)
  • Data NMEA Cable
  • 2 PredictWind Caps
PredictWind Iridium GO! Complete PackageRecommended - Save $290

PredictWind Iridium GO! Complete Package

$1,199USD
  • Iridium GO! Unit
  • 1 SIM Card
  • Iridium GO! External Antenna Kit, essential for boat installation
  • DataHub (essential for GPS tracking*,
  • PredictMail, Anchor Alert App)
  • Data NMEA Cable
  • 2 PredictWind Caps
Iridium GO! Marine Package

Iridium GO! Marine Package

$1,049USD
  • Iridium GO! Unit
  • 1 SIM Card
  • Iridium GO! External Antenna Kit, essential for boat installation and GPS Tracking
customer

Jody and Randy Fraser

Cruisers

“Stellar support staff that keeps us happy and confidence in the products. Super responsive, five stars all around!”

customer

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, Australia and New Zealand. Additional import duties may apply if shipping outside of these countries.

Upgrade to get GO! exec® for 40x faster download speeds

Iridium GO! execSave US$150

Iridium GO! exec

$1,599USD
  • Iridium GO! exec unit
  • 1 SIM Card
  • (No GPS tracking capability)
PredictWind Iridium GO! exec & DataHub PackageSave US$290

PredictWind Iridium GO! exec & DataHub Package

$1,799USD
  • Iridium GO! exec Unit
  • 1 SIM Card
  • DataHub (essential for GPS tracking*,
  • PredictMail, Anchor Alert App)
  • Data NMEA Cable
  • 2 PredictWind Caps
PredictWind Iridium GO! exec Complete PackageRecommended - Save $450

PredictWind Iridium GO! exec Complete Package

$1,999USD
  • Iridium GO! exec Unit
  • 1 SIM Card, Fixed Installation Kit
  • DataHub (essential for GPS tracking*,
  • PredictMail, Anchor Alert App)
  • Data NMEA Cable
  • 2 PredictWind Caps

Features

Global CoverageGlobal Coverage
Works with all iOS and Android devices. PredictWind Offshore App requires Windows or Mac laptop, or iPad/iPhoneWorks with all iOS and Android devices. PredictWind Offshore App requires Windows or Mac laptop, or iPad/iPhone
Use your smartphone naturally without having to simultaneously hold and orient satellite componentUse your smartphone naturally without having to simultaneously hold and orient satellite component
Designed for a multi-user environmentDesigned for a multi-user environment
Designed for inclement weather use (IP65-rated)Designed for inclement weather use (IP65-rated)
Integrated GPS location servicesIntegrated GPS location services
Email/web optimization app includedEmail/web optimization app included
Firewall/controls to avoid runaway data chargesFirewall/controls to avoid runaway data charges
Developer platform for mobile app enablement.Developer platform for mobile app enablement.
Compatible with external antenna accessoriesCompatible with external antenna accessories
Accessories to install inside vehicles or buildingsAccessories to install inside vehicles or buildings
SOS button with global response service includedSOS button with global response service included
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

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

Compare the details

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.
customer

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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customer

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.”

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Starlink or GO!/GO! exec?

Starlink 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 best pricing on the web
The industries best technical and billing support all in one placeThe industries best technical and billing support all in one place
Full billing control with alerts and optional data limitsFull billing control with alerts and optional data limits
Monitor data and voice usageMonitor data and voice usage
PredictWind GPS tracking pagePredictWind GPS tracking page
Genuine high quality Iridium Marine Fixed Installation KitGenuine high quality Iridium Marine Fixed Installation Kit
Billing Pro-rated if SIM activated part way through the monthBilling Pro-rated if SIM activated part way through the month

Iridium Apps

PredictMail

PredictMail

  • Use your current email offshore
  • Compatible with POP3 mail clients
  • Save up to 95% data
  • Filter and quarantine controls

Requires a DataHub

Iridium GO! App

Iridium GO! App

  • Android / iPad / iPhone
  • Iridium phone calls
  • SMS messages
  • SOS
FREE
Offshore App

Offshore App

  • PC / Mac / iPad / iPhone / Android
  • Weather Data including GRIB Files
  • Weather Routing, Departure Planning
  • GMDSS Forecasts, Satellite Imagery

Requires PredictWind Standard or Pro Subscription

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