Keeping in contact with family whilst deployed

If you've been deployed overseas with the military, one of your first concerns will be keeping in touch with the loved ones you've left behind. Thanks to a range of internet-based communication tools such as email, Skype and FaceTime, you can feel closer to your friends and family, even when they're thousands of miles away.

Far from home

Military deployment is one of the main reasons families are forced to spend long periods of time apart. What’s more, it can be extra difficult for spouses, parents and children back at home because of the high risks associated with working for the armed forces. The good news is, long gone are the days when the only communication was a telegram every second Friday. Today, you can stay connected with your family thanks to a number of tools that are available wherever there is a satellite internet connection.

Closer to home

It is so much easier to keep in close contact with your nearest and dearest than it was before the birth of the internet. Internet via satellite allows you to connect even when there's no phone signal available. Even if your military deployment agenda does not allow for daily chats or Skype conversations, a quick WhatsApp message or SMS can be enough to reassure and to help your children get a good night’s sleep when mummy or daddy are thousands of miles away.

Getting the family involved

It may be that your family members are not used to using the latest technologies, and are only familiar with traditional telephone calls that are somewhat limited compared to what can be achieved through satellite internet. Read through the options below to find out which satellite internet service is best suited to you and your family’s needs.