DIRECTV for Business: Your friend in an emergency

You need to keep your people informed, right? If you live somewhere with severe weather, you take things seriously. You’ll need to know what’s going on in the outside world and you can’t always rely on the internet. In fact, severe storms can sever phone and internet lines leaving you with few communications options.

This isn’t just a theory

Severe weather just keeps getting more and more severe. Recent hurricanes in the Southeast have been the worst on record, and as we look toward winter months, we don’t know what to expect. The world has literally changed from the expectations we had 25 years ago. Our methods of communications need to change as well.

That’s where DIRECTV for Business comes in. As long as your facility has power and nothing has fallen on your dish, you’ll be able to provide your people with emergency information. DIRECTV doesn’t rely on land lines like cable or internet so it’s more resistant to severe weather. (Although, you might want to consider a dish heater if you live where it snows.)

DIRECTV pitches in with “severe weather” channels that keep the entire country informed, too. It may seem like something simple, but it’s a complex system that requires a lot of waivers on local and national levels just to do. It’s been a true service to people who have relatives in the danger zones all across this country.

DIRECTV helps you and your employees

If the workday turns into an extended stay due to washed out or snowed in roads, DIRECTV for Business is a great way to keep your people entertained while you’re all waiting to go home, too.

Of course, most people think that DIRECTV for Business is expensive, since cable and internet companies routinely charge 10x more for business services than they do for residential services. That’s just not true. If your business doesn’t have a public area (like a dining room or waiting room) you’ll pay rates that are pretty close to what you pay at home. You’ll be surprised to find how economical it can be.

You can put satellite TV in the lunchroom, workroom, warehouse, and of course in the boss’s office. You’ll find that even when it’s not an emergency, worker morale will improve. Not only that, but your internet might just seem a little less congested because your people won’t be doing as much streaming.

Want to know more?

Of course you do. Now that you realize that satellite TV isn’t just a luxury but a necessity, why not take the next step and get DIRECTV for your business? You’ll get the best customer service when you call Signal Connect, the DIRECTV Commercial Dealer of the Year. Getting satellite TV for your business can be a little different from getting it for your home. You’ll want an expert on your side. With Signal Connect, you’ll get the white glove service you deserve.

Call 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.

About the Author

Stuart Sweet
Stuart Sweet is the editor-in-chief of The Solid Signal Blog and a "master plumber" at Signal Group, LLC. He is the author of over 10,000 articles and longform tutorials including many posted here. Reach him by clicking on "Contact the Editor" at the bottom of this page.