The marine life is great. Even when you’re just docked in the marina, it’s better than being on land, right? There are a few limitations, though. Your average home customer can get great wired internet. Folks on land think nothing of streaming, shopping, web surfing, texting, whatever. It’s just part of the fabric of our lives.
If you’re in the marina, especially if you spend a lot of time there, you probably realize that it’s a little different. Your phone may get decent reception while you’re on deck, but go down into the cabin and it’s a whole different story. Everything on your boat is designed to block cellular signals, from the fiberglass hull to the varnish on the decks. And let’s face facts, you don’t want to be out of touch just because you’re inside the boat, right?
Marina Wi-Fi systems can give you some help. They don’t penetrate far into the boat either, and unless you’re really close to the router you won’t get good speeds. You’re also sharing that Wi-Fi with everyone else in the marina and that means you’ll probably be getting worse speeds than if you just used your phone. That’s certainly not what anyone means when they think of “living the life of luxury.”
There are better options out there
You don’t have to live with bad cell service. Period. There are two options you should consider that will really help you get better internet while you’re docked.
Cellular signal boosters
This is weBoost’s Drive Reach cell phone signal booster. It’s designed for RVs but if you think about it, there’s a lot of common ground between the way RVs and boats are designed. It has large antennas to bring strong cell service into the cabin, and it installs easily. With a cell phone signal booster, the cell service from outside the boat is fed inside the boat. It’s then massively amplified and rebroadcast. The broadcasts won’t affect your marine electronics, either. All that will happen is that you’ll get the same great results that you get outside. Imagine being able to lay down in your room and actually use the internet!
Ultimate power: SIMTELL cellular router
A cell booster is great if all you have to worry about is a phone. But what about streaming boxes? What about computers? Sure, you can tether to your phone but the Wi-Fi range is limited and it really drains your battery. Theres a better way.
Take a look at this SIMTELL cellular router. It has its own cell data plan and it converts cell service to usable Wi-Fi that any device can access. When combined with a cell booster, you’ll get fantastic internet service throughout the boat. It will be just like being in your house. Just connect to Wi-Fi and don’t worry about it. There are generous data plans available and the whole thing costs less than you expect. When you order from Solid Signal, your router will come pre-configured and all you need to do is plug it into an outlet and start enjoying!
Here’s how to turbocharge your experience
There’s a way you can get all this stuff and not have to worry about a thing. Call the experts at Signal Connect! We have over two decades of experience with the marine community and no one has done more mobile or marine activations! We offer the best customer service and the best selection of services. We’ll listen to you, recommend the best options, and even help you find an installer in your area if you’d like. We redefine “full service” with the way we take care of our customers. After all, living the marine life, you’re used to getting to the front of the line, right?
Call us now at 888-233-7563. We’re here for you 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.
