Not the sort of article you’d expect to find at a satellite TV blog, right? Well, let’s back up for a moment and see how we got here.
For a lot of folks, summertime means leisure time. The kids are out of school, the weather’s good, and no matter what year it is, chances are it’s been a long cold lonely winter. The lure of fresh air is irresistible. It’s even more fun if you’re one of the many folks who have a leisure craft. A small cabin cruiser or a luxury yacht, it doesn’t matter — it’s your gateway to the good life.
And what is the good life? Well, we all have our own ideas about that. But there’s something we all agree on: the good life means doing it your way and not having to stress out. If you have a boat, you’re going to want to go out on the water, relax, and enjoy. You’re going to want to leave the stresses of modern life behind… or maybe you don’t want that?
There was a time, not that long ago, when even a busy captain of industry could tell their secretary to hold their calls, leave the office, and just disappear for a while. Our modern world is a lot better in so many ways compared to those days, but there’s something we’ve lost too. Today, we’re all expected to be available 24/7 not just for our friends and family, but for work. And that means even if you’re on a boat relaxing, you can’t be disconnected.
Even if you’re one of the lucky folks whose lifestyle lets them be away from their devices, you just may not want to completely unplug. You still may want to find out what’s going on in the world.
You’ll get a lot of connection through your phone. Cell signals travel very well over the water which is why you’ll often get cell service 5-10 miles away from shore. It all depends on how close the cell tower is to shore and if there’s anything blocking it. That will let you check your emails, shop, and read up on the news. But will it make you feel connected? That far out, you may not be able to depend on cell service to give you smooth video.
There’s a new player in the satellite internet market and chances are you don’t need me to fill you in on them. But, before you go spending thousands of dollars on satellite internet for your boat, there are some things you need to know.
There are absolutely, 100% going to be use cases for satellite internet. And, if you’re interested in knowing more about them, you should call Signal Connect at 888-233-7563 and talk to an expert. But, it probably isn’t going to be the one-size-fits-all solution that you think it is. You’ll want a solution that’s designed for video, and luckily, that solution’s out there.
Satellite TV for boats has been around since the mid-2000s. It’s reliable, it works up to 100 miles off shore, and it gives you hundreds of channels of TV for one fixed price. That price is very close to the same whether you’re on land or on the water.
Satellite TV systems for boats are mature and reliable. They’re available for virtually any size boat. If your boat has a “below decks” cabin with a bedroom, it’s big enough for satellite TV. Satellite TV installs easily and can scale inexpensively. You can add DVR service or multiple rooms just like you can on land.
Best of all, there’s probably an experienced satellite TV technician and installer near the harbor where your boat is right now. With over 20 years in the marketplace, there are now tons of people with lots of experience installing and maintaining satellite TV systems.
I started this article asking “who cares about watching TV” while you’re on your boat in the summer. Chances are… you do. Chances are, live satellite TV is going to be the most economical way to get a wide variety of entertainment and news. It’s going to be there for you when cell signals and satellite internet won’t do the trick. And, it’s going to help you feel connected and still put your phone down once in a while. Let’s be honest, we could all do to put our phones down once in a while.
Signal Connect has been helping folks with their marine technology needs for over 20 years. We do more marine satellite activations than anyone, anywhere. Our team knows what it takes to get the job done, and we’re here to do it.
We can help you choose the right service, the right equipment, and the right package. Then, we’ll get it sent to you so a local installer can put it in. We’ll even help you find that installer if you’d like! When everything’s in, one call to 888-233-7563 will get everything activated. We know all the ins and outs of satellite TV for marine and we’re ready to get it done for you.
Call the experts at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, just fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you quickly!
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For a lot of folks, summertime means leisure time. The kids are out of school, the weather’s good, and no matter what year it is, chances are it’s been a long cold lonely winter. The lure of fresh air is irresistible. It’s even more fun if you’re one of the many folks who have a leisure craft. A small cabin cruiser or a luxury yacht, it doesn’t matter — it’s your gateway to the good life.
And what is the good life? Well, we all have our own ideas about that. But there’s something we all agree on: the good life means doing it your way and not having to stress out. If you have a boat, you’re going to want to go out on the water, relax, and enjoy. You’re going to want to leave the stresses of modern life behind… or maybe you don’t want that?
Getting away from it all doesn’t mean being disconnected
There was a time, not that long ago, when even a busy captain of industry could tell their secretary to hold their calls, leave the office, and just disappear for a while. Our modern world is a lot better in so many ways compared to those days, but there’s something we’ve lost too. Today, we’re all expected to be available 24/7 not just for our friends and family, but for work. And that means even if you’re on a boat relaxing, you can’t be disconnected.
Even if you’re one of the lucky folks whose lifestyle lets them be away from their devices, you just may not want to completely unplug. You still may want to find out what’s going on in the world.
You’ll get a lot of connection through your phone. Cell signals travel very well over the water which is why you’ll often get cell service 5-10 miles away from shore. It all depends on how close the cell tower is to shore and if there’s anything blocking it. That will let you check your emails, shop, and read up on the news. But will it make you feel connected? That far out, you may not be able to depend on cell service to give you smooth video.
Satellite internet for boats may not be the answer.
There’s a new player in the satellite internet market and chances are you don’t need me to fill you in on them. But, before you go spending thousands of dollars on satellite internet for your boat, there are some things you need to know.
- Satellite internet for boats isn’t unlimited. It’s more like the old-school cell plans where you get charged a lot more once you hit a data cap.
- You could hit that data cap in under a week. Spend just 2 hours a day streaming high-quality video and you’ll blow through even the most generous data plans way quicker than you’d expect.
- Satellite internet for boats isn’t cheap. Compared to the inexpensive, all-you-can-stream plans from the same companies for land-based customers, satellite internet for boats can be up to ten times more expensive. That’s a lot to spend just to see the latest season of Bridgerton.
There are absolutely, 100% going to be use cases for satellite internet. And, if you’re interested in knowing more about them, you should call Signal Connect at 888-233-7563 and talk to an expert. But, it probably isn’t going to be the one-size-fits-all solution that you think it is. You’ll want a solution that’s designed for video, and luckily, that solution’s out there.
Satellite TV to the rescue
Satellite TV for boats has been around since the mid-2000s. It’s reliable, it works up to 100 miles off shore, and it gives you hundreds of channels of TV for one fixed price. That price is very close to the same whether you’re on land or on the water.
Satellite TV systems for boats are mature and reliable. They’re available for virtually any size boat. If your boat has a “below decks” cabin with a bedroom, it’s big enough for satellite TV. Satellite TV installs easily and can scale inexpensively. You can add DVR service or multiple rooms just like you can on land.
Best of all, there’s probably an experienced satellite TV technician and installer near the harbor where your boat is right now. With over 20 years in the marketplace, there are now tons of people with lots of experience installing and maintaining satellite TV systems.
So who cares about watching TV? You do
I started this article asking “who cares about watching TV” while you’re on your boat in the summer. Chances are… you do. Chances are, live satellite TV is going to be the most economical way to get a wide variety of entertainment and news. It’s going to be there for you when cell signals and satellite internet won’t do the trick. And, it’s going to help you feel connected and still put your phone down once in a while. Let’s be honest, we could all do to put our phones down once in a while.
Find out what satellite TV can do for you – call Signal Connect
Signal Connect has been helping folks with their marine technology needs for over 20 years. We do more marine satellite activations than anyone, anywhere. Our team knows what it takes to get the job done, and we’re here to do it.
We can help you choose the right service, the right equipment, and the right package. Then, we’ll get it sent to you so a local installer can put it in. We’ll even help you find that installer if you’d like! When everything’s in, one call to 888-233-7563 will get everything activated. We know all the ins and outs of satellite TV for marine and we’re ready to get it done for you.
Call the experts at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, just fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you quickly!
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