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TenOC
Nomad
Nov 22, 2017

Canada WIFI -- Mobley -- a few weeks.

I have the AT&T unlimited Mobley hotspot and it works VERY well in the USA. My works requires me to be on line about 2 to 3 hours a day.

Next spring I will be in Canada for a few weeks -- Lake Louise, Banff, and Jasper . I understand the Mobley is only good in the USA. What is the best way to get internet service in Canada for a few weeks.
  • gemert's avatar
    gemert
    Explorer
    Nov 23, 2017
    cmcdar wrote:
    AT&T Mobley did NOT work for us in Canada.

    We were just across Lake Erie and could SEE BUFFALO.

    What unit were you using on your way thru Canada?

    ATT Unlimited+ and MIFI hotspots.
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Nov 23, 2017
    Bill.Satellite wrote:
    I would hate to see that cell phone bill if you turn on International Data Roaming! Yikes! I suggest you give AT&T a call before you try that as it could cost you hundreds of dollars.

    I agree, Bill! As I said, I don't know what AT&T's Canada data service charges are. But as you said, call them first. If it's not too unreasonable for the relatively short time he'll be there and the amount of data he'll need, or if his employer will pay for it...
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Nov 22, 2017
    I would hate to see that cell phone bill if you turn on International Data Roaming! Yikes! I suggest you give AT&T a call before you try that as it could cost you hundreds of dollars.
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Nov 22, 2017
    You could try enabling "International Data Roaming" on the Mobley WiFi Manager pages under "Network". I don't know what the charges for Canada are though.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Nov 22, 2017
    Hi TenOC

    T-Mobile has identical coverage to the "big three" cell companies in Canada. It is unlimited data in Canada. Get a "no contract" plan. You may wish to check out Metro PCS as well.

    Give the route there may be areas that have no cell phone service.
  • cmcdar's avatar
    cmcdar
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2017
    AT&T Mobley did NOT work for us in Canada.

    We were just across Lake Erie and could SEE BUFFALO.

    What unit were you using on your way thru Canada?
  • gemert's avatar
    gemert
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2017
    ATT worked well for us on our way through Canada to Alaska this summer. Verizon and T-Mobil sucked. I recommend ATT Unlimited+.

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