The world of entertainment has changed a lot in a very short time. For decades now, when it came to entertainment the only thing you needed was satellite TV. There were options for internet, but they didn’t make a lot of sense. In 2023, the world of marine entertainment changed forever.
What happened? Streaming took over
Most of us have been streaming for about ten years at this point. We love our apps at home and on our phones. But it was never possible to stream video using satellite internet before. Satellite internet systems have been too slow and too limited to use for streaming.
That changed last year. Now, there are newer “low earth orbit” satellite systems. They use thousands of tiny satellites instead of one big satellite. These small satellites orbit closer to the earth, which makes them more responsive. That gives you an experience that’s more like what you expect out of internet today. Several tech billionaires are working on a system to provide internet this way. And finally, last year the first mobile and marine systems rolled out. A lot of folks rushed to switch their boats away from satellite TV into satellite internet…
…and then they got the bill.
Most of us don’t think about how much data we use. Every internet plan today offers unlimited data. We never worry about how much we stream. When we want to watch something, we watch it. Not only that, we watch in 4K whenever we want to. That’s a great way to go, right?
The problem is that mobile and marine satellite internet doesn’t work that way. When you buy the leading satellite internet service for your boat, you’re buying a fixed amount of data. Exceed that fixed amount, and you’ll pay a lot extra. It’s sort of like cell phone plans were a decade ago.
It’s no surprise that a lot of folks have been shocked at the size of their internet bills. Here’s how it pencils out:
- Want to watch just one hour of Netflix in HD per day? You’ll run out of data in about two weeks!
- Want to watch just one hour of 4K video per day? You’ll run out of data in about five days!
And, keep in mind that’s if you don’t do anything else. Use the internet for shopping, socials, or even web surfing and you could find that you run out sooner. The nightmare scenario? Use the internet the way you use it at home, and you could exceed your data cap on the fourth day of the month.
The easy solution for data cap anxiety
Now’s the time to rethink your entertainment. It’s not either/or… you need BOTH. You need BOTH satellite internet AND satellite television on your boat. Satellite TV gives you unlimited viewing for one low price. There’s no data caps, no buffering, no matter if it’s HD or 4K. The cost difference between one TV and ten TVs? A drop in the bucket. Every passenger can watch as much as they want, whenever they want. Your bill for a year of satellite TV may be less than your overage charge for one month of satellite internet. That’s not only a great value, it’s peace of mind.
It’s so easy to get back with satellite TV
Let’s say you already had satellite TV on your boat. You canceled service thinking you only needed internet. In that case, chances are you can turn that service on without paying high costs for hardware. Or, you can take the opportunity to put the baddest, best satellite dome on your boat and get futureproof. The choice is up to you!
Of course, you want to work with someone who makes it easy. An installer who doesn’t know better might install these systems the wrong way. Then, if you’re working with two different dealers, there’s finger pointing and delay after delay. You need a marine expert who understands BOTH. It’s not enough to understand satellite internet OR satellite television. That’s where Signal Connect comes in.
Signal Connect has been serving marine customers for over two decades. We know what it takes to get you the great entertainment services you deserve. When it comes to satellite activations, there’s no one in the world who has done as many as Signal Connect. We continue to lead the field with thousands of new customers every year. Our marine experts know exactly what to do. We’ll give you the best possible entertainment experience. We’re here for service before, during, and after the sale. Even better, our tech staff has the inside information that every boat owner needs to know.
Don’t delay. Stop worrying about how big your monthly bill is going to be. Get predictable, reliable entertainment for your boat. Get a solution that includes satellite television AND satellite internet. It’s an unbeatable pair. Call the marine experts at Signal Connect at 888-233-7563. Or, if you prefer, fill out the form below and we’ll get right back to you!
Make it easy. Make it smart. Make it BOTH. Let Signal Connect help.
