almcc wrote:
As a fellow Canadian I have a couple of possibilities for you. I agree that the park wifi systems don't cut it, overused and temperamental.A wifi booster won't help, it's not the signal strength but the system itself.
Over the years we have used different systems. We carry a tripod satellite internet system (with a Hughes service provided through Galaxy Broadband in Ontario), it's reliable (signal can be gotten anywhere including Alaska, the NWT and Mexico) but slow and we will retire it when the contract expires next year.
We currently use an AT&T wifi hotspot (around $50 for the hotspot and $50 per month for 5 gigs/month), it's pay as you go and I pause it when back home, if you use it within a year it remains active. You can refill monthly on-line or get refill cards at WalMart. The unit is handy when on the road moving from park to park or on the road.
Depending on the RV park, you may be able to sign up for internet service, the park we are in has cable TV and the supplier will set campers up with cable internet with wireless modem for about $60/month, it's even cheaper if you split teh cost with your neighbour, the wireless signal reaches both campers.
all of the refills I see for AT&T show expiry dates of 30 to 90 days max...don't see any on Walmart that expire in a year?
