So when thinking about when we go full time in 4-6 yrs, i know things will be different, but how you go about doing stuff on internet like up and downloading large files. My wife has been subcontracting with a company in the local RTP area for the past almost 20 yrs. She take material from authors and inputs the information into book form for printing using adobe framemaker. All the info come to her in digital files and returned to company's FTP server in the same manner or as PDF files for printers to use. So of the files are large 1-2 gig and the whole book can be 10+ gig. way more than most data plans on cell. A couple of ideas was places like kinko's (fedex office), panera bread, and libraries when not able to get into larger cities to move files. I know this is a ways off but i like to get ahead of the curve going forward. thanks

If your 4-6 years out of wait a little to worry about it. The way technology changes, that's too far out to make a definitive plan for internet.Today you would definitely never find that kind of bandwidth available in an RV park, and I cannot imagine a library being workable either - though that I've not tried.

carl2591 wrote:So when thinking about when we go full time in 4-6 yrs, i know things will be different...Significantly different.Even those immersed in high tech and data communications are reticent to predict your four to six years out. Moore's Law has not been revoked. Keep an eye on Google's Project Loon. It didn't exist 5 years ago. Never heard of it? I rest my case.Forget about planning for huge downloads until you're within a few months of departure.

X2 on the technology changes. when we got a 28K modem, it was blazing! I recently had to move several large files, so I put them on a 16GB SD card, and mailed it overnight. Even with 30MB internet, it probably got there faster.

Provide your own internet connection.

Depending on how time sensitive, I will often start a download and go do something else.For park wifi, late night or early morning are often best for speed.But as others have said, 5yrs out might be totally different world.

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harley-dave
Explorer
Oct 08, 2015
Hi.. currently we use libraries, and sometimes a Barnes & Noble to download/upload stuff. For more important stuff like banking we use our phones as hotspots. Hopefully in 5 years everything will be totally different.

Dave
OutdoorPhotogra
Explorer
Oct 08, 2015
I agree with the five years out a solution will be much easier. For today, the catch is upload speeds are usually a fraction of download. I hve FIOS now and recently Cox. While their TV sucks, my upload matched my download and it was huge difference for uploading photos to online backup. I was dealing with 4-5 GB uploads and it was pretty quick. Before, when my upload speed was throttled, it was an overnight evolution that wouldn't be efficient in a library. I hope the trend is more carriers to match upload speeds to download speeds. Cloud works both ways.
rockylarson
Explorer
Oct 08, 2015
We use libraries, large and small town all the time. I think, but am not sure, if they accept any federal funds they provide free internet access. College student unions usually have superior free wifi with good coffee and snacks nearby. Never had the gatekeeper/proctor deny access. Good Luck.
NYCgrrl
Explorer
Oct 08, 2015
Currently, I know of no library that charges for up or downloading per gigabyte. It is something that has been discussed at national librarians' conventions as a money generator for non residents. As others have stated, no idea what will happen 4-5 years down the road.
valhalla360
Navigator
Oct 08, 2015
Depending on how time sensitive, I will often start a download and go do something else.

For park wifi, late night or early morning are often best for speed.

But as others have said, 5yrs out might be totally different world.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 08, 2015
Provide your own internet connection.
Johno02
Explorer
Oct 08, 2015
X2 on the technology changes. when we got a 28K modem, it was blazing! I recently had to move several large files, so I put them on a 16GB SD card, and mailed it overnight. Even with 30MB internet, it probably got there faster.
cmb
Explorer
Oct 08, 2015
carl2591 wrote:
So when thinking about when we go full time in 4-6 yrs, i know things will be different...

Significantly different.

Even those immersed in high tech and data communications are reticent to predict your four to six years out. Moore's Law has not been revoked. Keep an eye on Google's Project Loon. It didn't exist 5 years ago. Never heard of it? I rest my case.

Forget about planning for huge downloads until you're within a few months of departure.
arhayes
Explorer
Oct 08, 2015
If your 4-6 years out of wait a little to worry about it. The way technology changes, that's too far out to make a definitive plan for internet.

Today you would definitely never find that kind of bandwidth available in an RV park, and I cannot imagine a library being workable either - though that I've not tried.

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