better satellite internet connectivity for boats...in the near future?

worth keeping an eye out as more information becomes available...

Redmond antenna startup Kymeta raises $62M from Bill Gates, others
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2016/01/redmond-antenna-startup-kymeta-raises-62m-from.html

"Kymeta creates a new solid-state way to find and lock onto signals from orbiting satellites, a feat in the past was accomplished only with large, physical satellite dishes. The point of the technology is to bring down the cost of satellite connectivity and make it so portable that a plane, boat or car can connect to the internet."

https://www.kymetacorp.com/kymeta-and-intelsat-complete-industry-first-mobility-tests-for-next-generation-antenna-technology/