You only use Wi-Fi for the connection between your phone or computer and the GO. From the GO to and through the Iridium network you are operating at the same speed as other Iridium handhelds.
You are limited to using only the Iridium GO app for making voice calls or SMS to and from your Iridium phone number.
There are other GO compatible apps available such as our OneMail email app for accessing your email.
The data speed of the Iridium GO is only 2400 baud. While this is WAY to slow to surf the web, you can still download your email or weather information using services such as OneMail or GRIB Explorer Plus
Yes. You can easily send position reports to individuals as a text or email. You can also have your unit automatically send position reports to services like SnapTrack that provide a website to record your tracks for friends and family to follow you. www.ocens.com/snaptrack