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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 (polar low orbit, slow voice + data but 100% global coverage including poles) and Starlink (Musk constellation, 100+ Mbps throughput but coverage limited to 70° latitude). Functional comparison, USD budget, workshop verdict by program.