$999.00
We’ve been using the Iridium Go for two years now and while it is basic communications and connectivity, we couldn’t imagine sailing about the world without it.
Why? Because being able to download the latest weather, send photos, text messages, emails and make calls from the middle of an ocean is pretty freakin’ incredible!
Ok, what is Iridium Go.
Sailors Need The Marine Package
Because we’re out on the open seas and not just going on a remote mountain trail, we have the PredictWind Iridium GO! Marine Package. It’s an outdoor antenna that is essential for connecting while sailing.
You can buy the Iridium Go from lots of places including Amazon ($1150) but…and a big but here, you’ll need the monthly service too and PredictWind has the best customer service, most flexible and most affordable options across the board.
Just for transparency sake, we don’t get anything if you purchase from PredictWind. However, we do get a few pennies if you purchase through Amazon…yet, we’re still recommending you buy through PredictWind. Because we care more about you having a good experience than we do about making a few pennies.
Iridium SIM Cards from PredictWind have no activation fees and open term contracts that can be cancelled any time (they even pro rate). This is very important! Because we can turn on and off the service as needed. If we are going to stay in one area for a month (or more) with good connectivity, why pay for a monthly service we won’t use!?
We activate our service just before each offshore passage. We always go with the unlimited data plan which is US$139.95/month. This gives us a 150 min of voice calls and unlimited data. So, we can send photos, emails and download weather as much as we want with no worries.
Plus, if you purchase through PredictWind, they offer a GPS tracking page for your boat. It can be embedded into your own blog or simply shared with family and friends. It has automatic hourly updates, so others can monitor your progress.
If you stop or have a drastic change in course, friends can see you may need assistance…and send you a text message. Like the time my uncle wondered why we had just made a sharp left turn. That’s when I had to explain that sailboats tack.
SV Fernweh –
Hey guys. Love the show, you’re an inspiration for all of us in an adorable and well dressed package.
I bought and used the iridium go and the predict wind off shore app. The use with the app was very good and we had a flawless 2500 NM sail. I sure had trouble though with the other features. Text seemed to work sometimes, but other times the app didn’t recognize the number, and I was actually locked out, lucky my daughter used her earring to push the factory reset pin and it worked again. I also had geo tracking half way, but then it suddenly stopped. I had very little luck with calls, and zero luck with photos or larger files.
Would you consider a TED/geek video on the iridium “Iridium Go for Dummies” style? Customer support was very good, but I think you could really show the benefits of the device, how to set it up, how to get the geo tracking working etc.
Cheers
SV Fernweh.
Lynn Thomas –
Hey guys,
I tried to purchase the iridium go using your Amazon affiliate link and it goes to, well, nowhere. Maybe it’s me (or my silly computer) but I’ll wait to purchase it using your link.
Thanks for all you do,
Lynn
Curious Minion –
Hmmm. I’ll make sure Nikki sees this message so she can investigate. Thanks for letting us know!
Curious Minion
Curious Minion –
Hey Lynn, I just tested it out and didn’t have any issues. You might want to try a different web browser? I’m letting Nikki know JIC.
Curious Minion