The Iridium Go is a small dedicated satellite connection box for mobiles. The connection with a tablet or a smartphone is done using free applications (IOS or Android). This box opens a connection to the internet via satellites. There remains the problem of the subscription and the cost of transmissions that itabNav has solved with its Iridium Go Unlimited package.
The Iridium Go is a stand-alone device (it has its own battery) integrating its own antenna to connect to the Iridium satellite network. On board the boat, it creates a network Wi? to which crew members can connect to access the Internet from their mobile phone.
Autonomous, waterproof, shockproof... this Iridium Go has largely been elected by the browser community for its ease of use, its price and its e?cacité. Iridium Go offers data exchange (email, SMS and limited access to the web and social networks) and voice (voice over IP), with worldwide coverage with a network of 66 satellites at low altitude. Reception is almost continuous.
Iridium can also be considered a safety device. With its integrated GPS, it can send SOS messages (after free registration with the GEOS global relief organisation) and also offers free tracking via SMS text messages to 5 people of its choice (with a link giving the position).
In order to make the most of the possibilities of this device, ItabNav has developed an unlimited subscription offer intended for yachtsmen wishing to connect to the Iridium network for relatively short periods of time, during a crossing for example. A subscription where you can exchange data without limit! As the Iridium network's throughput is very low, email exchanges, whether for news or weather information, are quite long. To equip oneself with the traditional cards counted by units can quickly become (very) expensive. Especially when the communication breaks down and you have to start again the transfer from scratch..
ITabNav's Iridium Go Unlimited bundle starts any day of the month (valid for 30 days to follow) and o?re has no data limit. It allows you to exchange mails and SMS or receive weather files as often as necessary. This is particularly interesting when you want to receive several ?chiers weather to compare models and a?ner its route.
With this no-commitment package, it is also possible to make voice calls for up to 2.5 hours per month (150 minutes). Experience has shown that this is more than enough time for most users, who prefer to use email/SMS to stay in touch with their loved ones. However, a "free" subscription formula makes it possible to exceed this duration if necessary.
This Iridium Go Unlimited package is ideal for sailors who want béné?cier to have an unlimited connection for a few months (a transatlantic for example). This package is available from ItabNav at 169 euros/month, SIM card included (+ 50 euros activation fee for the first month)
