Step 1: Download the Apps
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Written by Jon Bilger
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Step 1: Download the Apps

You will need to install the Iridium GO! App and PredictWind Offshore App on all your devices - laptops, phones and tablets. These Apps can be found in the App Store or PlayStore, search by name.

Iridium GO! App - for Voice Calls / SMS text messaging/ SOS

Use the Iridium GO! App on your mobile devices (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.

Offshore App - PredictWind Weather Data

The PredictWind Offshore App is for iOS, Android, Mac & PC. This App downloads GRIB files, weather routing, departure planning and all the great PredictWind features. It connects directly to the Iridium GO! exec for fast and easy direct downloads. The PredictWind App does not work on the Iridium GO! exec.

Learn More and Download the PredictWind Offshore App

Confirm your PredictWind Subscription

To access the PredictWind forecast data with your Iridium GO! exec, you will need to use the Offshore App from PredictWind and have the Standard or Professional level of PredictWind forecast subscription. Click here to check your account.

You are now ready to move on to Step 2: Activate the Iridium GO! SIM card

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