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LOW-COST MARINE INTERNET ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
With the WebWatch™Internet hotspot from Shakespeare®, there's no need for expensive satellite antennas and data plans. Ideal for coastal and inland boaters, the award-winning,all-in-one Wi-Fi hotspot and high-definition television (HDTV) antenna is changing how people stay connectedwhile on the water. And through March 2018, the company is offering $100 off 2017 prices of its popular Wi-Fi-only WC-1 model.
Engineered for increased long-range reception, WebWatch delivers fast, reliable Internet access for up to 32 devices. With speeds up to 4G from a nearby Wi-Fi signal or cellular signal with a data-only AT&T SIM card, it also provides 3G speeds on T-Mobile, Cricket and other GSM-based networks. Users simply connect to it wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.
WebWatch keeps users online by automatically switching from receiving cell signals to using Wi-Fi hotspots, based on signal strength. This saves money on data charges and provides uninterrupted connectivity.
The WCT-1 version of WebWatch has a built-in HDTV antenna, providing access to free local TV network programming. Its razor-sharp picture quality is unaffected by weather the way satellite signals often are.
WebWatch is managed using Shakespeare's free smartphone app and/or built-in web browser page. It offers the ability to select an Internet
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source manually, change the WebWatch hotspot's password and more.The capacity to store Wi-Fi passwords eliminates the need to reconnect every mobile device when switching to a different Wi-Fi source.
The antenna boasts universal compatibility and is simple to install. It draws a maximum of 1 amp, running on 12-24V DC. RoHS compliant, WebWatch is 13" high, 11.75" in diameter and weighs 3.85 lbs. The device comes with a 25' power cord, 25' Ethernet cable and 25' coax TV cable.
WebWatch WCT-1 costs $899.95; WebWatch WC-1 without HDTV is $699.95. Check with a Shakespeare dealer for special promotional pricing through March 2018.
Contact Shakespeare® Company LLC, 6111 Shakespeare Rd., Columbia, SC 29223. 803-227-1590; Fax: 803-419-3099.
Shakespeare® Company LLC is a subsidiary of Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL).
About Newell Brands
Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Rawlings®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Waddington and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
This press release and additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company's website,
Editor's note: See how Shakespeare is keeping people connected on the water at the Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 15-19, booth C803.