“The stuff you need to know.” It’s been the motto of this blog for over a decade. Every month, hundreds of thousands of people get the answers they need. But, what about you? If you’re a long haul trucker, your life’s a little bit different, right? Chances are you found this blog because it had the answer to something you’d considered in the past. But did you know that this blog supports Signal Connect, the largest activator of mobile tech on the planet? We do. And here’s what Signal Connect can do for you.
Satellite television
Satellite TV can be a great value for long haul truckers. With a couple of hundred channels, it’s a great way to pass the time at night. Satellite TV is available anywhere that you get a good view of the southern sky. If you’re the sort who finds themselves in a different truck all the time, you can choose a kit that lets you take it all with you. Some of them even aim by themselves, getting you up and running in no time.
If you have satellite TV at your home base, and no one uses it when you’re not there, this can be an excellent low-cost option for you as well. Even if you’re paying the full price it’s still a great value.
Over-the-air TV
Over-the-air TV is the most reliable way to get local content no matter where you are. If you’re within about 60 miles of a major city, you can use a compact antenna to get lots of free channels. Most people don’t know that practically every city has at least 25 channels now, all free. You can choose an antenna mounted to the rig, or set one up every night quickly. There are even flat cables so you can fish the line inside without having to keep a window open.
Cell phone signal boosters
Have you ever gotten in trouble because the computer on the dash loses signal? If you’re logging your hours and that thing can’t talk to base, that could be a problem. Not to mention, you might be lonely. If you’re the sort of person who likes to talk on the phone a lot while driving, you’ve probably noticed there are some dead spots on America’s highways. Other folks might not care, but if you’re driving the same route over and over, you’re going to notice.
A cell phone signal booster takes a weak signal from outside, amplifies it, and blasts it to your phone so you get the best possible signal inside. With even one bar outside, you’ll get clear voice calls and fast data. It’s like a miracle.
You can choose a booster that installs permanently, or a single-user model that you put your phone into and can be taken from truck to truck. It’s up to you.
Wi-Fi on the road
Wouldn’t it be nice to use streaming services or even use a laptop while you’re on the road? A cellular router or hotspot can convert cell signals to usable Wi-Fi. From there the choices are limitless. You can surf, stream, shop, social, whatever, all on a bigger screen. Let’s face it, not everyone has the eyesight of a 20-year-old, right?
Get it all from one place
You don’t have the time in your life to go looking for different providers for all this stuff. The best news is that you can get all these things in one place and you don’t even have to drive there. (You drive enough. right?) Call the experts at Signal Connect at 888-233-7563 and we’ll give you true white glove service! We’ll help you get all the tech you need, get an installer in your area, and get you activated if you need! We can even help you with cell phones and plans. One call does it all! Call during East Coast business hours to get started. If it’s after East Coast business hours, fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.
