Iridium Go let's you stay connected anywhere

[ggmopa]

Thought with the current political climate, and blackouts and shutdown of internet services happening in some places, seemingly without warning, i'd like to share knowledge of this handy piece of mobile satellite equipment that allows you to stay connected even if broadband and cellular services are down. Runs on Iridium Satellite Network that powers Garmin so will ensure you stay connected even if you are in some remote corner of the world nomading or on a busoness trip and offers a more feature rich, and possibly more conveniant alternative to ordinary carrying ordinarySatellite phones. It works as a Satellie Wi-fi hotspot for your mobile devices alongside an App or Play store companion app

'The Iridium GO!® App transforms your smart device into a global communication tool, enabling seamless satellite connectivity for calls, texts, GPS, and SOS alerts anywhere in the world.

• Extends device reach globally
• Intuitive onboarding for new users
• Syncs seamlessly with contacts

KEY FEATURES

The Iridium GO!® App offers an intuitive interface and high-contrast colors, ensuring easy use and optimal visibility in any environment, enhancing your connectivity experience.

User-Friendly Interface

The app features an iconized home screen with one-tap navigation, making it simple to connect and manage your satellite communications. Its step-by-step guide ensures even first-time users can easily get started.

High-Contrast Display

Designed with high-contrast colors, the app reduces glare and enhances visibility in both light and dark environments, ensuring clear readability at any time of day.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Available on both Apple and Android devices, the app supports iOS 6.1 or newer and Android OS 2.3.3 or newer, providing broad accessibility for users across different platforms.

Optimized Connectivity

The app allows access to user management, Wi-Fi, firewall, and Iridium GO! settings, ensuring you have control over your connectivity options and can tailor them to your needs.'

 

[Dopious]

A lot of sailors use to use this before Elon`s satelite internet came, slow as F but sure reachable everywhere, been around for ages.

 

[ggmopa]

A lot of sailors use to use this before Elon`s satelite internet came, slow as F but sure reachable everywhere, been around for ages.

Didn't know that. Thanks!

 

[Dopious]

Didn't know that. Thanks!

Here is some history of Iridium as a company: https://www.iridiummuseum.com/timeline/

 

[TheVigilante]

Damn didnt knew such device existed that too works worldwide but seems like the use case has disappeared due to speed issues?

 

[ggmopa]

Damn didnt knew such device existed that too works worldwide but seems like the use case has disappeared due to speed issues?

Where did you read this? I read the Mail and Web applications were decomissioned but the Voice, SMS and GPS functions are still operational. They promise full global coverage but the high end exec model runs at about 90kbps so as as dopious highlighted, they are damn slow. Suppose it's reserved for essential and criticial communication as a last resort. I am thinking about getting one myself. I have a mobile router with a multinetwork sim as a back up, but no Satellite back up solution.

 

[TheVigilante]

Where did you read this? I read the Mail and Web applications were decomissioned but the Voice, SMS and GPS functions are still operational. They promise full global coverage but the high end exec model runs at about 90kbps so as as dopious highlighted, they are damn slow. Suppose it's reserved for essential and criticial communication as a last resort. I am thinking about getting one myself. I have a mobile router with a multinetwork sim as a back up, but no Satellite back up solution.

I meant this specific one and since now that times have changed it's all about speed but hey you never know it might come handy during uncertain times

 

[ggmopa]

I meant this specific one and since now that times have changed it's all about speed but hey you never know it might come handy during uncertain times

Yeah, I mean you're not going to have a good time tryong to use this to browse netflix. When an Earthquake happened near Tonga, their 100,000 population had no choice but to use this type of low bandwidth satellite internet and it took people half an hour just to open an email. They shut down all non-essential services as a consequence until the undersea cable were fixed.

I did some reading on this just while having lunch because I find it interesting and apparently a lot of people now use these narrowband systems as a back-up solution to Starlink satellite because although starlink is in a league of it's own here in terms of bandwidth, that is all prone to going dark during storms and very cloudy weather. Wheras these types of Satellites don't. So the true strength here is mobility mguarantee of global coverage and reliable connections if needed as a last resort.

If you are interested in the subject of Internet technologies, this is an interesting project too - opensource satellite technology project. And Google is working on a project that uses light beams to transmit upto 20 Gbps, essentially making it wireless fibre.

 

[SilverClouds]

Yeah, I mean you're not going to have a good time tryong to use this to browse netflix. When an Earthquake happened near Tonga, their 100,000 population had no choice but to use this type of low bandwidth satellite internet and it took people half an hour just to open an email. They shut down all non-essential services as a consequence until the undersea cable were fixed.

I did some reading on this just while having lunch because I find it interesting and apparently a lot of people now use these narrowband systems as a back-up solution to Starlink satellite because although starlink is in a league of it's own here in terms of bandwidth, that is all prone to going dark during storms and very cloudy weather. Wheras these types of Satellites don't. So the true strength here is mobility mguarantee of global coverage and reliable connections if needed as a last resort.

If you are interested in the subject of Internet technologies, this is an interesting project too - opensource satellite technology project. And Google is working on a project that uses light beams to transmit upto 20 Gbps, essentially making it wireless fibre.

Interesting, maybe with this I'd have internet, even if limited, during the catastrophe . But then, other people didn't have internet either and there was no electricity.

 

[BlogPro]

I know someone (an adventure junkie) who owned one and it got confiscated on one of his adventures.

Satellite phones are banned/heavily restricted in India. Especially Iridium/Zoleo devices