You will need the following Apps on your device (iPhone/iPad or Android) to make voice calls, send & receive SMS messages, send & receive email and access the PredictWind weather services with the Iridium GO! system.
These Apps can be found in the App Store or PlayStore, search by name. The PredictMail App is a service, not an App, so cannot be found on the App Store or Playstore as you use your existing pop3 compatible email App.
Iridium GO! App - for Voice Calls / SMS text messaging/ SOS
Use the Iridium GO! App on your mobile device (iPhone/iPad or Android) to voice call, send/ receive SMS messages, set up SOS and control the features of the Iridium GO! unit. Your mobile device becomes the handset and connects via Wi-Fi to the Iridium GO! unit.
PredictMail - Email Access
PredictMail is an email service from PredictWind specifically designed for the Iridium GO! Please learn more to understand why PredictMail is an essential safety feature whilst offshore and why regular email will not work across the Iridium GO due to data speed. Note: a DataHub device is required to use PredictMail via the Iridium GO.
Important Note: Iridium has advised that it will discontinue Iridium Mail from September 2025. It is not worth setting this up or using unless you have already done so.
To purchase PredictMail please see the Satellite Shop. To setup PredictMail please read these help articles.
Offshore App - PredictWind Weather Data
Use the PredictWind Offshore App to get PredictWind weather data (GRIB files, weather routing, departure planning, GPS tracking, satellite imagery, GMDSS, Observations etc) via the Iridium GO!, from other satellite capable devices, SSB (HF Radio) or email request.
The PredictWind Offshore App is compatible with PC, Mac, iPad/iPhone or Android.
You will need a PredictWind Standard or Professional Package to use the Iridium GO! interface in the Offshore App. You can log on to your existing PredictWind account and upgrade, or if you are a new customer make your purchase on the pricing page.
Summary of Iridium GO! Compatible Apps:
Iridium GO! App - iOS/Android Iridium -Phone calls / SMS messages
PredictMail - use any pop3 email client - iOS / Android / Mac / Windows (Datahub required)
PredictWind Offshore App - iOS / Android / Mac / Windows - GRIB files, Routing, GMDSS, Satellite data, GPS tracking, Blog Posts