Iridium GO! exec - Internet and Connection Manager

The Connection Manager allows you to control how your Iridium GO! exec uses satellite data. Since satellite data is more expensive than cellular data, the Connection Manager helps ensure only the apps you choose can access the internet.

Features of Connection Manager

• Automatically Disconnect After – sets how long the internet session stays active before disconnecting

• App/Web Profile – selects which app or website is allowed to use data

• Data Usage Counter – shows how much data has been used in the current session

What the Connection Manager includes

When viewing the Internet page on the Iridium GO! exec device screen:

• The top of the screen shows a globe icon with the label “Connected” or “Not Connected”

• A “Connect” or “Disconnect” button appears depending on the session state

• Menu items displayed:

  • Automatically Disconnect After: selectable durations such as 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or Manual (up to 9 hours)

  • App/Web Profile: selects which activity profile to use. A data counter at the bottom shows the current data usage

What appears when selecting a profile 

When choosing an App/Web profile on the device:

• The “Activity Profile” field displays the selected profile (example: All Open, Browsing, Social Media, WhatsApp)

• A short description of the selected profile appears below

• The “Current Data Usage” counter displays the total data consumed in the session

Quick Video Guide - Connection Manager overview

Using the Connection Manager from the app

1. Open the Iridium GO! exec app.

2. Go to Internet.

3. Select Automatically Disconnect After and choose a time (for example: 15 minutes).

4. Select App/Web Profile and choose the appropriate profile (for example: WhatsApp).

5. Exit the app and open the selected Web/App to begin using data.

Using the Connection Manager from the device

1. Connect to the device using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

2. On the device screen, go to Internet.

3. Select Automatically Disconnect After and choose a duration.

4. Select App/Web Profile and choose the appropriate profile.

5. Use the connected device to browse or run the app you selected.

Important reminders

• Most mobile apps are not optimized for satellite internet.

• To avoid excess data use, compose messages first, then start a data session, send/receive data, and disconnect immediately.

• You can change the App/Web Profile at any time while a session is active.

Selecting a session duration

You can set how long the internet session stays open to avoid accidental overuse.

• When the time expires, the Iridium GO! exec automatically disconnects.

• You can extend the session at any time or switch profiles during an active session.

Starting a data session

1. Press the large blue “Connect” button.

2. The device shows “Connecting” and then “Connected” once the link is active.

Stopping a data session

1. Press the blue “Disconnect” button.

2. The satellite connection closes immediately.

3. To reconnect, press the Connect button again.