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ANY NEGATIVES ?
You could say the need to have two apps to cover all the functionality of the Iridium GO ! is a negative when compared to other devices , such as the ZOLEO , which has just one controlling app . You have to keep in mind this is an older product and so some development differences are inevitable . And while the Iridium GO ! does allow limited data access , the speed is only 2.4kbps , so many websites and applications wouldn ' t work .
We were supplied with a rental unit in a hard case for this test .
FINAL IMPRESSIONS
If you ’ re in the market for a remote communications solution that includes the ability to make satellite voice calls , you ’ ll be looking at either a handheld satellite phone or the Iridium GO ! Given both hardware and network access costs will be similar , in my opinion you would be better served with the Iridium GO !.
It offers more functionality than a handheld satphone and , thanks to the range of its Wi-Fi network , more flexibility . The ability to place the Iridium GO ! in the best possible location for satellite network reception means you will have more reliable communications than you would have with a handheld phone .
Iridium GO ! is also built tough . Seriously tough . Certainly a lot tougher than any hand-held satphone I ’ ve ever used . If you ’ re the more adventurous traveller that regularly ventures into rough outback territory , then you will appreciate the solid dependability of the Iridium Go !.
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