Cellular Internet
I just wrote this piece on Cellular Internet and would really like to get your feedback and practical experience as it relates to this topic. I wrote it mainly for those who are unfamiliar with this t...
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As in all of your articles, Mike, well written, organized and composed. The topics you choose always are relevant, especially for me in my constant form of boondocking.
You have covered it well and I would just like to point out, that I come across many RV'rs that have a perfectly good Cell provider where they live, and have done their research for the best service and rates. Unfortunately these factors don't always transfer to areas of limited cell/internet coverage. Such as, Sprint. Many of the smaller cell providers will be very competitive and their advertising will be true for populated and traveled corridors. But once your travels take you into rural and remote areas, that begins to show how narrow these services are.
Just as America was experiencing electrifying rural areas of the early 20th Century, government subsidies encouraged Rural Electric Companies, as well as small Telephone providers to string wires into once never reached remote and rural areas. The same thing is occurring with cell/internet services as being wireless is economically feasible for places like the farthest reaches of Wyoming and Alaska. I have even had cell/internet service in my backcountry tent in Yellowstone, while it was not available at the trailhead!
If you are traveling in areas known for limited cell service, check your available coverage by Apps that are available for Android and IOS smartphones. I have found their mapping exceedingly accurate and frequently updated. For now, Verizon is hands down the most available service for those that travel in remote areas and boondock. How do I know this? I have AT&T (Smartphone) and Verizon (WiFi Hotspot) and am able to see them working side by side.
Thanks, Mike. You do the work and I enjoy the fruits of your research!
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You have covered it well and I would just like to point out, that I come across many RV'rs that have a perfectly good Cell provider where they live, and have done their research for the best service and rates. Unfortunately these factors don't always transfer to areas of limited cell/internet coverage. Such as, Sprint. Many of the smaller cell providers will be very competitive and their advertising will be true for populated and traveled corridors. But once your travels take you into rural and remote areas, that begins to show how narrow these services are.
Just as America was experiencing electrifying rural areas of the early 20th Century, government subsidies encouraged Rural Electric Companies, as well as small Telephone providers to string wires into once never reached remote and rural areas. The same thing is occurring with cell/internet services as being wireless is economically feasible for places like the farthest reaches of Wyoming and Alaska. I have even had cell/internet service in my backcountry tent in Yellowstone, while it was not available at the trailhead!
If you are traveling in areas known for limited cell service, check your available coverage by Apps that are available for Android and IOS smartphones. I have found their mapping exceedingly accurate and frequently updated. For now, Verizon is hands down the most available service for those that travel in remote areas and boondock. How do I know this? I have AT&T (Smartphone) and Verizon (WiFi Hotspot) and am able to see them working side by side.
Thanks, Mike. You do the work and I enjoy the fruits of your research!
b
