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Iridium GO!exec vs Starlink Mini — offshore connectivity for sailboats 2026

Two satellite technologies coexist in 2026 for offshore sailboats: Iridium (low polar orbit, slow voice + data but 100% global coverage even poles) and Starlink (Musk constellation, throughput 100+ Mbps but coverage limited to 70° latitude). Functional comparison, VAT-excl. budget, workshop verdict by program.