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cblacklockjr
Explorer
Sep 29, 2019

.Options for Highspeed Internet Anywhere (Data Intensive)

I am an Engineering consultant looking to full-time. Having access to wireless internet will be key to this adventure. Unfortunately, my needs are very data intensive. I am look for options available that meet the following general criteria.

o Wireless Internet Accessible at 99% of all locations in the US.
o 10 GB per day without reduced download speeds.
o Download speeds of 50 mbps.
o Upload speeds of 10 mbps.

Through some research, I have found that this will be challenging. I have reviewed some satellite options and 4G/5G options and have realized that they may not be able to come close to this.

What are the best options for wireless internet access when full-timing and what is the closest option (even if it doesn't meet it) to the criteria above.

Thanks
  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    Sep 29, 2019
    Unless you are planning on staying in cities with 5G service, it isn't going to happen. While there are some areas where 4G LTE service meets your requirements, as you move into rural areas, your speeds are going to drop below 50 / 10.

    As to choices, while there are satellite services that could meet your requirements, they are not mobile, and very expensive. There are satellite based systems currently being developed that will work, but they are years away. You will pretty much need to stick with cell service & its limitations for the near future.

    In my case I don't require the data speed & volume you are asking for, but carry both an AT&T & Verizon cellular modem (Jetpack) and have generally had 6-8 MB down & 2-4 MB up when I had a connection. I've only had a few locations where neither provider lacked coverage (Big Bend NP in Texas, Cades Cove in Smoky Mountain NP to mention 2). I do carry a cell amplifier for the fringe areas.

    I'm currently sitting in my house in Upstate NY just outside a small town of 10,000. Not quite rural, but not near a large city. AT&T shows 23.3Mb down, 1.3Mb up, while Verizon is 9.3Mb down & .8Mb up. Both show fairly low signal strength.

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