Staying connected OFF GRID Sailing GBU
3 de noviembre de 2019 · 16 min · 38K visitas
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The Iridium GO satellite hotspot and Google Fi international mobile service provide reliable connectivity for offshore and coastal cruising. The Iridium GO requires a marine antenna package for consistent satellite reception while underway, as the unit’s internal antenna struggles with boat motion and signal obstruction from solar panels or rigging.1:26 The device functions as an emergency communication tool with a dedicated SOS button and supports email, text, and weather data via the PredictWind app.3:28 Users can switch between unlimited and metered data plans without penalty.7:34 For cellular connectivity, Google Fi offers an international roaming plan that automatically connects to local networks upon arrival in new countries, eliminating the need to purchase local SIM cards.11:33 The service supports data tethering for laptop internet access and allows for free data-only SIM cards for secondary devices like tablets.12:22 Both systems integrate with existing smartphones, though users should verify device compatibility with Google Fi before switching carriers.11:45
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