The Iridium Go is a small satellite connection box dedicated to mobiles. Connection to a tablet or smartphone is made using free applications (IOS or Android). This box opens a connection to the Internet via satellites with global coverage. There remains the problem of subscription and transmission costs that iTabNav has solved with its Iridium Go Flex Package.
The ideal device for pleasure boating
The Iridium Go is a stand-alone device (it has its own battery) with its own antenna to connect to the Iridium satellite network. On board the boat, he creates a Wifi network to which the onboard devices (telephone, tablet, computers) can be connected.
Autonomous, waterproof, shock-resistant, this Iridium Go has been widely elected by the browser community for its ease of use, price and efficiency. It offers to exchange data (email, SMS and web access limited in speed) and voice (telephony).
Subscribe to the right package
To make the most of the possibilities of this device, iTabNav has developed an unlimited subscription offer for boaters who want 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! The throughput of the Iridium network being very low, the email exchanges, whether to get news or to receive the weather, are quite long. Equipping yourself with traditional cards counted by units can quickly become (very) expensive. Especially when the communication breaks down and the transfer has to be restarted.
A Flex package unique in the world
The new Iridium Go Flex package distributed by iTabNav starts on any day of the month (valid for 30 rolling days) and offers no data limitations. It allows you to exchange emails and SMS messages or receive weather files as often as necessary.
With this package without commitment constraints, it is also possible to make voice calls up to 50 minutes per month (or 150 minutes for the slightly more expensive package). Experience shows that this duration is more than sufficient for most users, who prefer to exchange mail/SMS to keep in touch with their family and friends.
This Flex package offers 3 advantages over other unlimited packages on the market:
- the subscription management is very flexible
- the number to call the Iridium is no longer overtaxed
- respond to a live SMS is possible
Flexible subscription management
This package starts on any day of the month and remains valid for the next 30 days. With the Flex you can deactivate the package and reactivate it as many times as you like. For example, if you do a transatlantic race, you activate the package for the month of sailing. Then during your stay in the West Indies, no need for Iridium access, the package is deactivated and you reactivate it for the return transatlantic flight. This was possible with the other packages, but with prohibitive reactivation fees (about 500 ?). From now on, this reactivation only costs 50 ? (the same price as the start-up).
With the "Stand-by" option, it is even possible to keep your number for a small monthly fee (9 ?/month). In this case, reactivation is even free of charge!
No surcharged call number
While with other packages, you have to dial a number starting with 8816 to contact an Iridium (number often billed at ?10/minute), with the Flex package, your correspondents call a number in the United States (+1). They will only be charged for one call to the USA (often included in their package). Contacting an Iridium no longer costs a fortune.
respond to a live SMS is possible
With traditional packages, you have to go through a website (Iridium Messaging) to answer an SMS from an Iridium. With the Flex plan, your correspondents answer directly to the American number that appears on the screen (cost often included in their plan).
Flex, but not more expensive
This Iridium Go Flex package is ideal for browsers who want to enjoy an unlimited connection for a few months. This package is available at ItabNav at 179 ?/month, SIM card included (+ 50? activation the first month) is the same price as the old Illimited package, but offering much more flexibility.
