Iridium GO! Model 9560 Satellite Wi-Fi Hotspot — Global Offshore Voice SMS SOS

The Iridium GO! Model 9560 is a portable satellite Wi-Fi hotspot that provides global voice calls, SMS messaging, and SOS emergency alerting via the Iridium 66-satellite LEO constellation. Turns up to 5 smartphones into satellite phones — anywhere on Earth, pole to pole — with no cellular towers required. Hardware only; airtime plan activated separately through Iridium.

Specifications

• Model: 9560
• Coverage: Global, pole-to-pole (Iridium 66-satellite LEO constellation)
• Connected Devices: Up to 5 simultaneously via Wi-Fi hotspot
• Services: Voice calls, SMS, SOS emergency alert, basic data and email
• Wi-Fi Range: ~100 ft (30.5 m)
• Ingress Protection: IP65 (dust-tight, water-resistant)
• Battery Life: Up to 3 hours talk time / 16 hours standby
• Weight: 10.5 oz (297 g) with battery
• Dimensions: 4.5 × 3.25 × 1.25 in
• Operating Temp: 14°F to 131°F (−10°C to +55°C)
• Airtime: Not included — activate via Iridium partner (monthly or prepaid plans)
• Warranty: 1 year

The Offshore Passage Communication Device

The Iridium GO! is the most-carried satellite communication device on bluewater passages where crew uses smartphones rather than a dedicated satellite phone. Every crew member's iPhone or Android becomes a satellite phone within the 100 ft hotspot radius — for weather routing, family check-ins, position reporting, and distress signaling. The built-in SOS button connects to GEOS, Iridium's 24/7 emergency response coordination center, transmitting your GPS position immediately.

How It Works at Sea

Set the Iridium GO! on deck or at the companionway with open sky view, power it on, and connect crew phones to its Wi-Fi network. Use the free Iridium GO! app, or third-party apps like PredictWind Offshore, Iridium Mail & Web, or Garmin Earthmate for text-based weather and email. Works anywhere in the ocean — open water, remote anchorages, high-latitude polar routes — as long as there's an unobstructed view of the sky.

Airtime Plans

Hardware is sold separately from airtime. Iridium partners offer monthly subscription plans and prepaid options for occasional offshore use. Contact us for current plan pricing and activation help.

Common Applications

• Offshore and bluewater passage crew communication
• SOS emergency capability beyond cellular range
• Weather routing and email on passage (PredictWind, Iridium Mail & Web)
• Remote anchorage position reporting and family check-ins
• Backup communication device alongside EPIRB and VHF radio

In the Box: Iridium GO! Model 9560, battery, charging cable, mounting bracket. Airtime not included. Shipping and taxes calculated at checkout.