Internet is a huge part of life, and being connected to family and friends back home is something we all think about before we even arrive in Okinawa. Luckily, getting connected to friends and family with MBC is very simple. In fact, you could have Internet before you even step foot off the Patriot Express!

Staying Connected to Family and Friends with MBC

Moving to a new country can be scary, and many of us want to have a way to connect with family and friends back in the States as soon as you arrive. You want to be able to tell them that you have arrived safely, tell them about your trip, and share all those Insta-worthy photos of your travels to your new home! MBC’s easy-to-use online portal makes it simple to sign up for service, which you can do while you still at your current duty station. Simply head to their website, walk through the prompts to select your service options, and schedule when you would like your service to be turned on.

After you have set up your account and your service turn-on date, your sponsor can then pick up your modem and cables for you, and drop it at your new home so it’s there when you arrive. It takes just a few minutes to set up MBC Internet, and you’ll be connected in no time so you can call family, connect with friends, and share your adventures with everyone.

Making your Move-In Even Easier

Your new home will be furnished with temporary government furniture, which will include beds for every bedroom, a dresser for every bedroom, a couch, two chairs, and a dining room table. You will not, however, have a television until it comes in either your Express Shipment or your Household Goods. That means you’ll be relying on tablets and mobile devices for any sort of entertainment!

Japan runs on WiFi, and it’s no different on base. Cell phone service, even with Japanese carriers can be costly and many have data usage caps. So if you want unlimited streaming and use of your devices, you’ll want to get Internet with MBC right away.

Having your regular entertainment and shows makes the move-in process much easier. It allows you to have the comfort of shows and movies you love from back home. And with MBC, you can stream almost any streaming service with American content, in the comfort of your own home. This includes Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount Plus, and many more. And you don’t even need a VPN to get all your favorite content.

Once you get your television with your Express Shipment or your Household Good Shipments, you’ll also have the Armed Forces Network (AFN) for free, courtesy of MBC. This allows you to watch things like all NFL football games, college football, popular movies, and more all through AFN and MBC…and all for free.

MBC is also provides MultiGig Internet, making it the fastest Internet on all bases. If you’re a gamer, you’re going to want to grab the MultiGig Internet package to make sure you’re never interrupted during your gaming.

All homes on base in Okinawa are concrete to help protect from earthquakes and typhoons. But that also means it’s hard for your WiFi signal to get through the walls. MBC provides Whole Home Wifi Installation so that you never have to worry about Internet being spotty in different locations in your home.

With MBC, you’ll have the fastest Internet on base, WiFi in every room, and you will be connected to family and friends as soon as you get into your new home.

Getting You Settled, Faster

Arriving in Okinawa is exciting and you’ll want to get settled in your home as soon as possible. You’ll be in limbo with many of things, including your household goods and your vehicles, but one thing you can do before you even arrive is set up your Internet. And what a relief to have one thing checked off your list before you step off the plane.
MBC makes it easy to sign up, and with their Port to Home program you can have Internet ready to go right away.