Re: Internet on a boat

Kenneth P. Turvey wrote:
> I was wondering what the options are for Internet on a boat.  It seems
> like WiFi is really the only affordable option for most people.  Are
there
> other affordable options that will work internationally and maybe even
> when not at dock?
> 
> Thanks..

Ken,

The short answer is no....

WiFi is only available if you at a marina or mooring that has been 
specifically equipped to supply same.

I number of my clients have Verizon and now Singular service that costs 
about 60$us a month and is reasonably fast.  It works in the cellphone 
bands and I have put cell repeaters on board a few so that they can get 
a reliable and solid connection.

Satellite is simply not practical until you get up to a couple hundred 
tons and have a service generator online all the time.  The power 
consumed by the tracker would be tough to manage on batteries while 
under sail.

Good Luck

Matt Colie