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Marine communications & Media systems for Canal boats and barges

We list here providers of mobile communications and TV systems. Keeping in touch while on a narrow boat or barge is important for many people. Mobile phone networks now cover most, though not all, the canal system. However additional accessories such as external aerials may be needed to improve reception.

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  • Mobile Broadband covers many urban areas allowing quick Internet access and email reception in many places. USB modems are available from all the major networks allowing laptops to access the mobile broadband service.
  • Many marinas provide internet access through wifi networks. Often they are password protected and require payment for time limited access through a password.
  • VHF radio is required or advised on some river navigations.
  • Digital TV reception is available provided your boat has a suitable aerial. Portable satellite dishes are becoming common on canal boats. Reception via aerial or satellite dish can be poor when the boat is on the move though, and it can be dangerous to leave equipment erected when moving.
  • We have a separate listing of marine electrical & electronic equipment suppliers & Engineers, also suppliers & installers of solar and wind power systems.



Boat Comms

Boaters Phone Company
Oakworth
Specialise In Solving Mobile Phone Reception Problems.
07970 459638
sales@boatersphone.com
Bristol Wireless
Bristol
Wireless Internet hotspots for marinas.
0117 9090630
info@bristolwireless.co.uk
CA Clase (UK) Ltd
Waterlooville
Satellite TV Antennas
02392 247920
justin.eccott@caclase.co.uk
Canal Side Aerials & Satellites
UK Wide
Aerial & Satellite Supply & Installations
07768 450045
g.gosnold@btconnect.com
DCS 2 Way Radio Ltd
Knowsley
Hand held radios (walkie talkies)
08450 180777
alan@dcs2way.co.uk
Intech Computer Services
IT services for water craft- Hardware, Software
08704 507107
info@intechcomputerservices.co.uk
Mitchcom Canal Boat Radio
London, Grand Union Canal
Boat Radio Communications
07961 812167
info@canalboatradio.co.uk
RangeXD
UK Wide
IP66 rated mobile broadband routers for boats
01249 450910
WiBEMarine@rangexd.com
Really Friendly Business Solutions
Bicester
TV, satellite and mobile broadband
01869 241536
info@reallyfriendly.co.uk
Stour Marine
WiFi Hotspot services to Marina owners and their customers.
08708 921088
support@stourmarine.net
Travelsat
UK Wide
Satellite TV installations on boats
07914 401036
smhicks@btinternet.com

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