Iridium has been selling the Iridium Go since Q3 2014. The unit connects quickly and automatically to Iridium satellites and creates a Wi-Fi hotspot i your boat. You can use the Go with your smartphone (iPod or Android), tablets and computers.
Some suppliers offer prepaid plans with unlimited data for the Go at around 140€/month. It is an excellent choice for an Atlantic crossing.
To start using your Iridium Go, install on your Android device:
Install the Iridium Go app on your android device:Â
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iridiumgoInstall the Mail and Web app on your android device:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iridium.mailandwebRegister with Iridium to get a specific “Iridium” email address ending with @myiridium.net :https://www.iridium.com/mailandweb/
If your provider is GMN-XGate, install the XGate Satellite Email & Web app instead of Iridium Mail & Web and there is no need to create an @myiridium.net email address, XGate will give you an @gmn-usa.com address.