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Candikane's avatar
Candikane
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014

Brand new to fulltiming, Internet help please!

Hey everyone, we're brand new to fulltiming and taking off in about 4-5 months. I've been looking into Internet options for my addict family ;) and could use some help! I school online part-time and also have a 9 year old that will be homeschooling, so secure Internet is very important for us.

I've found so far that Millenicom is our best bet giving 20gb/mo vs the average 10gb that others give. Is this sufficient for 2 schoolers and 3 FB addicts? What kind of "router" would best allow 3-4 computers, 4 tablets, and a TV to connect easily, including when using free CG WiFi? Any info you can give me would be much appreciated! Thanks!
  • Alfred622's avatar
    Alfred622
    Explorer
    Aug 23, 2014
    While more expensive, I've had marvelous luck with a Verizon JetPack (also called MiFi). It gives me an internet hotspot and 5 computers can join it with regular wifi. My daughter was doing her college courses on-line while we were driving 65mph on an Interstate through Western Nebraska. Never dropped a bit. Verizon has great coverage. More expensive, yes, but I've been satisfied with the results.
  • global2's avatar
    global2
    Explorer
    Aug 23, 2014
    Here's link to great new handbook
    http://technomadia.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f96bef10e490b6001725d8059&id=edca3f8fee&e=e11ad98443
  • rware's avatar
    rware
    Explorer
    Aug 23, 2014
    I've found so far that Millenicom is our best bet giving 20gb/mo vs the average 10gb


    You might want to look at this thread.

    Millenicom are not accepting new customers, they have been TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK on everything for weeks now.

    There may be another source for Millenicom subscriptions, check the discussion thread.
  • jorbill2or's avatar
    jorbill2or
    Explorer II
    Aug 22, 2014
    I recommend" the mobile internet handbook " from a couple full time RV bloggers called technomadia. All you want to know and more .
  • Candikane's avatar
    Candikane
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2014
    I kind of guessed that may be the case :/ As long as 20gb will get me through though, then I should be fine. I can handle losing Netflix, I can't handle failing school for not being able to log in though lol
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Aug 22, 2014
    Can't advise you on the hardware, but can tell you the "free wi-fi" in most of the campgrounds I've been to has been terrible, so be aware. If a lot of folks start streaming Netflix, things get very slow. Sometimes you can even stream.

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