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chiliman
Explorer
Feb 03, 2015

Anyone used singlepoint for wifi

I am will be working from my MH (part time) and I need a wifi connection wherever we are.

I realize mobile wifi is not 100% available but I am also aware campground wifi is not either.

I have been looking at the singlepoint 'wifi in motion' solution and I am looking for input from anyone who has experience with the product and plan (I will probably opt for the Verizon based plan).

Thanks.
  • anybody selling a service, that will work on all networks, will demand a VERY PREMIUM price

    "they work with all U.S. carriers" does not mean the device you chose works on all carriers

    basic meaning could mean, you can get service on carrier of choice
    until you contact them, No way to know for sure
  • Had a look at the Singlepoint FAQ, which states they work with all U.S. carriers. I gather that means their devices have multiple radios which work with every carrier's antennas.

    If it's true, this tells me Singlepoint has the absolute best coverage, since it includes all networks, beating even Verizon. Something to consider.
  • OP I know you may not want a phone, but look at this: FreedomPop has a phone with unlimited data for $20/mo which includes wifi hotspot tethering for your laptop. Their phones use the Sprint network, for what that's worth, but I gather that as long as you have at least a 3G signal you'll be rockin'.

    So it's much less expensive per month than a dedicated Verizon hotspot, but it uses the Sprint network which isn't as great as Verizon.

    Read the fine print and be sure to cancel any extra add-on services, as that's how they make their money. And please be a good user; If you are close to free wifi like in the campground, use that for videos and heavy downloads instead of abusing their network.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Just did a quick search.. the product I found claimed to be what you are talking about says it uses AT&T Wireless network.

    There are basically 4 major service providers far as I know
    Verizon has long had the best coverage but if you believe AT&T they have recently made a MAJOR upgrade to their network both in bndwidth and coverage.. They are trying to push Verizon into the # something higher than 1 spot

    At&T is very likely #2 just now.. But this upgrade is new enough that returns, as they say, are not yet in.

    T-mobile

    Sprint/Note..er Spring/Nextel (Virgin uses this network)

    Most likely to not have a tower where you are.

    Bottom line, most likely or least,, What matters is DO they have a towre where you are.. I know, for eample. of one place, where at one time only SPRINT had towers. no other towers were allowed.... If you can not figure out why.. I won't tell you, but I'd love to be able to PROVE the case.
  • I'm going to assume the OP, does not have a smart phone and may not want one
    A hotspot device with it's own data plan may be the simplest best option for him
    I also agree with the posters that said go with Verizon service for that device
    The real question the OP has not asked, is about data costs

    What kind of work from the RV will you be doing, and where will you be
    RV resort near the city, or way out in some National park or monument
    Filing reports?
    Or moving large database and server files?
    Simple email
    This determines how much it's going to cost and how reliable you need the service too be
  • Another vote for just using my phone hotspot and data. My wife and I generally work 8 hours a day online using my phone hotspot for two computers. We average 10 gig per month and our plan is 15 so we have plenty of leeway without buying another plan or device.

    Dave
  • Or just use your smartphone as a wifi hotspot and you cutout the need for a jetpack. Unless there is a better deal on data with the jetpack it seems silly to have to pay for another "device" on your plan when the smartphone can do the same exact thing.

    So use your phone and set it up as a wifi hotspot and then BAM you got your mobile wifi.

    Also, after looking at their website I don't see them offering really anything of value to an RV'er. What they have is - A - solution. It seems hardly the best or even a good solution. Maybe 10 or so years ago it would be acceptable.

    Now, in 2015 or 14 or even 13 or 12 or 10, why pay a middle man for something that you can provide for yourself for no extra cost most likely with the hardware (phone) you already have?

    Here is a good link as well. They use their phones as hotspots and they RV full time and do much work over the internet.

    http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/mobile-internet
  • I don't know how much the Singlepoint systems are but if it were me I'd cut out the middleman and just go with a Verizon JetPack device.

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