If you are not planning to use your Iridium GO! or GO exec device for an extended period, e.g. Winter, please look at the tips below to ensure that it's stored suitably so when you're ready to go, your device is too. The recommended storage temperature for most batteries is 15°C (59°F) in a dry location. Keep the original packaging if possible and store your device in this.
Iridium GO! Storage Tips
Half charge the battery. Fully charge if planning to store for six months or more.
Remove the battery.
Disconnect the device from the charger.
Cancel your SIM card and remove it from the device.
Place the device and battery in a dry container, ideally airtight or waterproof, to prevent moisture build-up.
Include a spare SIM card in the box so when you're ready to go, you can activate the new SIM and get going quickly.
Iridium GO exec Storage Tips
Half charge the battery. Fully charge if planning to store for six months or more.
Disconnect the device from the charger.
Power down the GO exec and lower the internal antenna.
Cancel your SIM card plan. Do not attempt to remove it from the device.
Place the device in a dry container, ideally airtight or waterproof, to prevent moisture build-up.
When you're ready to use your device again, please connect it to an original Iridium charger and fully charge it before use. It will lose a fraction of its charge per month, approximately 1-3%. Lithium-ion batteries can be stored for up to ten years with minimal loss of capacity.
Do not freeze your battery. This will not improve its storage life. Freezing may destroy the battery by altering its chemistry and create a potential fire hazard.