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Starlink for your boat.
We’re big fans of Starlink for high speed internet access, but simply comparing download speeds is not the full picture. Read below to find out more.
Speed
- Fast Downloads
- Large data caps
Safety / Low Power / Reliable
- Portable, waterproof unit
- Backup battery
- Voice calls from the unit
- SOS Button (IERCC)
Starlink and the GO! exec are complimentary.
Join Over 2,000,000 Iridium Users
Brian Trautman
SV Delos
“If we were to ditch into the life raft, we wouldn’t take the Starlink, we’d take the GO! exec.”
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.”
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.”
Jody and Randy Fraser
Cruisers
“Stellar support staff that keeps us happy and confidence in the products. Super responsive, five stars all around!”
Starlink
for speed
Starlink is the best solution for sailors wanting high speed internet on their boat. Starlink is the largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting video streaming, video calls and more.
PredictWind has no affiliation with Starlink, but we are impressed by the technology that supports our main goal to deliver accurate weather data to anyone in the world.
PredictWind is a reseller of the Iridium GO! exec, which we believe is complementary to the Starlink service. Both Starlink and the GO! exec have full integration with PredictWind.
GO! exec for safety, low power and reliability
In the event of an emergency, activate the SOS button and take the unit with you in the liferaft. The IP65 rating means it can survive in the harshest marine environments.
The GO! exec is ideally suited for yachts with less than 5% of the power usage of Starlink, and true 100% global coverage, to keep you safe and connected, anywhere in the world.
Make voice calls directly from the unit with no apps required, and the backup battery will keep you powered up with 24 hrs standby or 6 hrs talk/data time.
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.
New GO! exec plan for Starlink Users.
With a GO! exec and the 5MB plan you can now run hourly GPS tracking 24/7 with minimal power usage. The GO! exec’s emergency capabilities provide safety and peace of mind, in a package that is now more affordable than ever.
GO! Exec 5
$69.95
USD/ month
+
5 MB's of data
5 voice minutes
Enough data for hourly GPS Tracking, AI Polars, Anchor Alerts and more.
Coming October
RECOMMENDED FOR STARLINK
Why do I need a GO! exec and Starlink?
Portable with backup battery.
In a dead ship event such as a lightning strike, where the boat’s batteries are out of action, or a life-raft evacuation, Starlink will be of no use. The GO! exec’s backup battery could literally be a life-saver with 24 hours of standby or 6 hours of talk/data time. The SOS button is an extra safety feature for added peace of mind.
26x less power draw than starlink.
Starlink’s power consumption makes it unsuitable for 24/7 use on most boats.
The GO! exec 5MB plan provides enough data to keep services like GPS tracking, AI Polars, and the PredictWind Anchor App connected 24/7 without any overages. This gives you the flexibility to only turn on your Starlink when you need high speed internet.
The Datahub is required for PredictWind GPS Tracking.
Made for marine environments.
The GO! exec has an IP65 waterproof rating, while the Starlink routers have no waterproof rating, and the standard antennae has an IP54 rating, which is a source of potential failure in storms.
Starlink does not work in heavy rain due to the K band frequency degradation in these conditions, where as the GO! exec’s L band frequency performs in any conditions.
Make calls directly from the unit.
In the event of a life-raft evacuation or medical emergency, make voice calls directly into the unit with no additional apps or devices requires. Be assured emergency services are aware of your situation and stay in contact until help arrives.
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