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woodworker414's avatar
May 04, 2018

WAS WONDERING, SATELLITE INTERNET SERVICE

Good morning. My girlfriend called Dish this morning and asked if they had internet service through the Tailgater. No.
Was Wondering what people are using when on the road and cell phones won't work?

18 Replies

  • We just had a WeBoost installed in our RV to boost cell signal. With our Verizon MIFI, we plan on using that to boost signal.
  • Most RV'ers have switched over to Cell Phone based internet access when WiFi isn't available. The satellite internet is too costly and the cell based services, coverage and equipment have gotten better.
  • Our phone is our hot spot, we do the internet, email, on the computer blue toothed to the computer.
    Tv is just that. TV over the dish.

    yes it costs a fortune. we only do it when we are on long trips. (one month at a time)
  • For many years until 6 years ago I used an air card for a laptop which worked everywhere there was a cell signal. Cost $60/ month then and worked for my business on the road. For light needs now an iPhone hot spot is all I need.
  • Satellite internet? Basically dial up speed for 75 a month and 4 grand for equipment.
  • I think that Airborne Internet is a idea only so far. It looks like the ads running now are to get enough funding to start a proof of concept. It has been 14+ years in discussion so it might be a wait for it to happen.

    woodworker414 - look through the Technology forum. There are multiple discussions about internet service on the road. Some of the satellite internet providers use a spot beam, so moving locations can have a major effect on your service.
  • Satellite would be it. However, I've been seeing ads for Airborne internet. Check it out. I'm sure it'll work no matter if you're driving a Class C or not.