It’s not just entertainment. DIRECTV takes its commitment to its customers very seriously. When something important happens like a hurricane or tornado, DIRECTV is first to put up a national information channel to let everyone across the country know what’s going on. This is a critical service and DIRECTV deserves a lot of credit.
Lending a helping hand
If you’re in an area that’s directly affected by this kind of event, this information is incredibly important to businesses that want to stay open as long as possible. Employees need to know if their homes will be safe, and only DIRECTV for Business can bring this kind of security. If you’re outside the area, DIRECTV can help keep your employees informed about loved ones.
Don’t trust the internet…
The internet is notoriously bad about disaster coverage. While there may be hundreds of twitter pictures out there and youtube videos may show the latest, good news coverage during a distaster requires professionals who’ve been there before and can put a focus on the story. In truly bad situations there may be no cellular or home internet coverage at all, while microwave broadcast trucks can bring coverage from anywhere. In fact, during times of crisis, the internet slows down while television stays on no matter how many people watch.
Even though it may not make sense to you at first, DIRECTV for Business can actually increase productivity. A TV on in the background is easy to ignore, while the lure of searching for live coverage on the internet takes active participation and draws coworkers to one desk, stopping business cold.
Remember too that your employees and customers are real people with real lives. (I know, that’s a fairly revolutionary thought.) In times of crisis they crave information and if you’re the one to provide it, that makes you look better. On the other hand, if your people have to resort to using their phones to get the news they need, it’s not only distracting but lowers morale at a time when you may be asking them to work harder, stay longer or put their own needs behind those of your customer.
While you’re at it…
While you’re thinking about getting satellite TV for your business, think about a TV antenna. Putting a TV antenna on the roof is a one-time purchase. TV antenna reception is a lot more resistant to weather than satellite. Satellite may be 99.9% reliable, but believe it or not antennas are far more reliable than that. As long as the weather isn’t bad enough to tear that antenna off the roof, it’s going to work. And as long as there’s power, you’ll be able to watch live TV.
Costs less than you think
DIRECTV’s private viewing packages for business are far less expensive than you would think. It’s true that a lot of packages are based on fire code occupancy, but if your goal is to have DIRECTV in the breakroom or the owner’s office, it’s really a very minimal expense. You may not use it every day but on days like today you will be glad you did!
When you’re ready to make the jump, call Signal Connect, the commercial and activations arm of Solid Signal. The number is 888-233-5763 and we’re here during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.
