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26_2_2go
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Apr 25, 2013

How do you handle Internet Services?

I'm looking for ideas on how to best handle internet access.

Do you rely on a campground to provide it, I have not had the best experience with both access and speed. How about you?
Do you have a Verizon Jetpack or similar with another carrier? The data plans for these are expensive if you're 'surfing the web' like most of us do. Although access isn't bad in most locations near population of course.
Do you have a Hughes satelite dish or similar? The hardware is expensive but monthly fee's are reasonable.
Or do you 'shop for free access'? Although not convenient it certainly is cheap.

thanks for the feedback, cheers!
  • simsfmly wrote:
    We run our business from the road, so we have to have consistent internet.

    We use Verizon's MiFi. 4G service where available, 20GB/month for $59/month. Only one place over the last three years have we been disappointed with the service.


    I, for one, would like to know how you get 20gb per month for $59. I'm 10gb for $80 and $10 per gb overage. Sometimes we use 25gb per month. I'd love to find cheaper.
  • We use the hotspot function on our iPhones for the most part...works great and keeps us up on email, etc. when we are out.
  • I just can't see all this tethering to an expensive planned, throttled back, limited data smart phone or mifi or worse yet parking your RV outside a McDonalds or other establishment to try and get free internet.
    CG wifi sucks if you can even get on at a speed do anything. And IMHO the security is not there at most of them. I want my internet when I want my internet! :B

    I use Sprint mobile broadband. 65.00 per month UNlimited data use.

    Stick a usb plug into the computer and voila internet access where ever you go.

    Been doing this for 6 years and counting full time RV'ing. Have had service 365 days a year. The monthly rate has NOT changed since I bought it 6 years ago.
  • I use the WiFi Ranger Mobile Antenna and Go router paired. This setup can pull WiFi in from quite a distance or can use either a smart phone or aircard. All can be hooked up at once and the Ranger/Go will choose the best at any particular moment.
  • We run our business from the road, so we have to have consistent internet.

    We use Verizon's MiFi. 4G service where available, 20GB/month for $59/month. Only one place over the last three years have we been disappointed with the service.
  • AT&T LTE iPhone 5's with hotspot capability, and a Verizon LTE MiFi. If good, free Wifi is not available, we use one of those. The MiFi has an external antenna that can be put outside if need be.