internet on the go
OK, you rver's that have been at it for awhile. I need some good advice. What's the best way to get internet on the go that is secure? I do banking, etc. online and want to start traveling more. Not s...
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rockhillmanor wrote:
I on the other hand will do nothing using a cell phone. IMHO, JMHO not secure enough and if it was, there is the issue of using your phone data, many phone contracts prohibit you from doing so, being tethered, and not being able to use the phone on some, etc.
I would never do any banking using a cell phone period. Just saying that is 'MY' reason for not using a cell phone for internet access.
When I went full time I bought a Sprint USB broadband. I plug in a USB stick into my computer, secure and I have internet anywhere with my laptop. In the MH or out in the woods!
I bought it in 2004 and I am still using the same usb stick. Albiet I am grandfathered in with unlimited data. The newer ones have data plans but at least you don't have to worry about using all you data up on your phone plan which is usually less data and more expensive anyway.
You do know that your limited coverage Sprint USB stick is using exactly the same cell service that you think is too insecure on a tethered or hotspot enabled smartphone, right? WiFi is actually much less secure. There are many different phone data plans with allowances up to about 40GB/mo or so, depending on your carrier. And for the last day or so, I've been testing one of the reflashed hotspots offered on eBay with a 3G only $5/mo plan. Working ok so far...
