Why Should Your Marina Have Professionally-Installed Wifi
Wifi isn’t a luxury for marinas anymore. It’s something boaters expect. They need connectivity whether to work remotely, stream music, or use the multiple smart devices they have on them.
If you’re on edge about whether or not to get marina wifi installed, we’ll go into detail about five key reasons why you should.
- Better Guest Experience
Marina guests don’t just expect a place to park their boat. They expect all the comforts of a home, including quality high-speed internet.
It doesn’t matter whether they’re just streaming Netflix from the deck, scrolling through TikTok, attending remote meetings, or using mobile apps; a strong wifi connection will add value to their stay at your marina.
In return, this boosts the guest experience, resulting in longer stays, returning customers, positive reviews, customer referrals, and lots more.
- Wifi Boosts Revenue and Helps You Stand Out
Guests will pay a premium for high-speed internet, whether as an added extra or via higher docking fees.
Not only this, but having strong wifi can result in them staying in the marina for longer. For those that have other amenities like cafes, shops, and bars, this presents a great opportunity to generate more revenue.
Plus, having wifi can be a major deciding factor for boaters looking for a home marina to dock at. If you’re a favorable choice because of your wifi performance, boaters may be more inclined to dock at your marina.
- Improves Safety and Operations
Reliable wifi isn’t only about guest entertainment, either. It plays a role in marina safety and day-to-day operations.
Marina surveillance, for example, is powered by wifi. When a poor system is installed, CCTV footage can fail to capture, corrupt, or go missing, resulting in a loss of guest and staff safety. This increases the liability each marina holds.
On the operational side of a marina, such as digital booking systems and any type of smart device, wifi is also important. Without it, these devices cannot operate efficiently.
- Designed to Handle Tough Conditions
Marina’s, as you know, have unique challenges when it comes to hardware. This is the same for outdoor wifi hardware.
Saltwater air, wind, changing temperatures, etc., can degrade equipment just as quickly as you install it, unless you buy the right equipment and install it correctly.
A professional in marina wifi will be able to advise on the right equipment. They will also know how to install the hardware to ensure maximum durability.
- Ongoing Support and Room to Grow
From a commercial standpoint, you can’t just install wifi and forget about it. It needs constant monitoring, support, and updates to ensure a secure, fast, and readily available connection. In season and off season.
Alongside this, professionally-installed networks are built with scalability in mind. If your marina grows, you don’t have to install a whole new system. Your scalable system will allow you to expand coverage, more bandwidth, etc, with just a few upgrades.
Contact Marina Wifi Professionals Today
Good coverage and fast internet make all the difference in how your marina operates and how your guests feel.
If you’re ready to upgrade or install wifi at your marina, reach out to Beacon today. We’ll happily provide a free consultation and assessment to suggest the best solution for your needs.