Iridium GO! - Rental Advantage
Turn your Smart Phone into a Sat Phone
Rent the new Iridium GO! and connect your iPhone, iPad or Android device to make satellite phone calls, send and receive email and SMS. Unlimited Text, Email, Weather is now included in your rental fees.
Includes:
- Iridium GO
- 2 Fully Charged Batteries
- AC Charger
- Custom Satphonestore Travel Bag
- Optional Easy Return Label
Important: After completing your order you will need to complete and sign the Rental Agreement.
Your Iridium GO! will be tested prior to shipping and will arrive ready to use. We suggest that you schedule your rental to arrive the day before your trip begins so you can test the Iridium GO! to make sure it works properly and that you know how to use it. Unlimited Data (Text, Email, Weather) is included in the rental fee. Voice calls are billed at the end of the rental period at $1.75 per minute. You have the option to prepay for up to 300 minutes of airtime at a discounted rate. We will bill your airtime overages when you rental is returned.
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Rental Includes:
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Iridium GO
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2 Fully Charged Batteries
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AC Charger
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Custom Satphonestore Travel Bag
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Optional Easy Return Label
About the Iridium GO!
Your devices will now work anywhere on the planet
Iridium GO!® creates the first ever reliable global connection for voice calling and text messaging using your own smartphone or tablet, as well as provides enhanced data capabilities offered through optimized apps to meet your unique needs. No worries. No roaming charges. Just connected and in touch wherever you are, whenever you need, with the devices you rely on every day
Take personal communications even further
Iridium GO!® is unlike anything the world has seen before. Powered by the world’s furthest reaching network, this compact, rugged and portable unit dramatically extends the capabilities of your smartphone or tablet – anywhere on the planet.
Transform your smartphone
Iridium GO! instantly transforms your trusted device into a global communications powerhouse. For weekend warriors, individuals, enterprises or governments, for anyone who is on the move, out of range or off the grid – by land or at sea or in the air – Iridium GO! provides global voice and text messaging for smartphone users with data capabilities offered through optimized apps on up to 5 mobile devices
Critical connectivity for all
No matter who you are, the ability to conduct business, connect with friends and family, access information, respond rapidly to any situation or simply stay in touch is critical, particularly beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.
Iridium GO! simplifies global communications for:
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Recreational Marine
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Adventurers and explorers
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Emergency and first responders
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General aviation
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Remote residents and vacationers
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Government and NGOs
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Foreign missions
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Military operations
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Global and business travelers
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Executives and diplomats
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Global enterprise
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Anyone out of cellular range
A personal communications revolution
Simple
Iridium GO! enables satellite connectivity for your mobile devices where terrestrial networks cannot. Simply flip up the integrated antenna and the battery-powered unit connects quickly and automatically to the Iridium LEO satellite constellation, enabling connectivity for your smartphone or tablet within an approximate 30 meter (100 foot) radius. You can easily connect and operate multiple devices within this area using the Iridium GO! applications.
Versatile
Iridium GO! supports a full range of global communications using optimized apps:
- Voice calls
- Text messaging
- Email access
- Weather updates
- Customized third-party apps
- Emergency alerts (SOS)
- Photo sharing
- GPS tracking
Mobile
You can take Iridium GO! anywhere. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket and, like other Iridium devices, tough enough to withstand rain, sand, dust and rough use. It can be carried, easily stowed in your backpack, or used in vehicles, aircraft and boats for mobile applications.
Innovative
Combining the best that both satellite and cellular phones offer, Iridium GO! is an industry first in a whole new category of personal satellite connectivity devices. It is also a powerful development platform for Iridium partners to build optimized applications, extending communication capabilities even further in remote locations.
Affordable
Iridium GO! is an affordable solution for truly global connectivity. It leverages and extends your existing trusted devices, is compatible with Apple® and Android™ operating systems, and eliminates roaming charges. It allows connections to be shared among multiple users and is supported by affordable rate plans that keep voice and data costs reasonable.
Iridium GO! Applications
Iridium GO! App
In order to access the unique global communication features of Iridium GO! on your smartphone, you must first download the Iridium-optimized application. The app enables:
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Voice Calling
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SMS
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Tracking
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SOS
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Twitter Posting
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Internet Call Access
Iridium Mail & Web App
The Iridium Mail & Web app improves your access to emails and web browsing by enabling you to wirelessly synchronize email and web content while being connected to an Iridium GO!. This app uses compression and network-based filters to optimize the use of email, sharing of photos, weather forecasts, and posting to Facebook and Twitter accounts that are otherwise not possible using standard apps designed for cellular and broadband networks.
Interfacing with your Device
There are a few different apps and software options that allow you to interface your GO! with your device or computer. Browse through the list of services below to see which Iridium GO! app or software is compatible.
Iridium GO! App |
Iridium Mail & Web App |
Satphone.me Internet |
Satphone.me Voice |
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Text | Y | N | N | N |
Call | Y | N | N | N |
Y | Y | Y | N | |
N | Y | Y | N | |
SOS | Y | N | N | N |
Track | Y | N | Y | N |
Weather Text | N | Y | Y | N |
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N | Y | Y | N |
POP Email* | N | N | Y | N |
Photo Uploads | N | Y | Y | N |
Use a Laptop or a Mac |
N | N | Y | N |
Crew Accounts* | N | N | Y | N |
Sailblog* | N | N | Y | N |
FTP* | N | N | Y | N |
GRIB Files |
N | N | Y | N |
Receive Calls Dialed to your Cell Phone Number ** |
N | N | N | Y |
Cost | Free | Free |
Starting at $99/year |
$120/Year |
* Additional charges will apply.
** This feature is contingent on customer having a compatible cellular service and plan.
Travel Bag
Included with your Iridium Go! is a SatPhoneStore Custom Travel Bag. This bag was designed specifically to meet the needs of a satellite phone user. The foam insert protects your phone and accessories and the low profile format of the bag allows it to be easily slipped in to luggage or carried on a flight as a person item.
Part Number | IRIGO-RENT |
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Features |
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Network | Iridium |
Brand | Iridium |
Package Includes | - Iridium GO - 2 Fully Charged Batteries - AC Charger - Custom Satphonestore Travel Bag - Optional Easy Return Label |