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bigred1cav
Explorer
Sep 24, 2017

Change to wifi in motion from tv satellite

I am requesting information on the wifi in motion connections such as singlepoint wifi in motion? I now have direct tv and am not happy.

My questions are how well does the wifi receive in remote areas? Is is dependent upon local wifi or is it connected to the mystery wifi god in the sky?

If I am in Montana 150 miles from closets town will I be able to receive wifi? Does wifi rely upon cell phone service in an area?

I may have additional questions for those of you in the know. I am particularly interested in those of you with real wifi experience. It is not a cheap venture to go from sat to wifi.

Thank you
  • Tom_M1's avatar
    Tom_M1
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2017
    A WiFi hotspot just gives you access to the internet. You can stream TV programming and movies on the internet, but this usually requires a subscription to a service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime. Some TV stations stream their newscasts but they are not allowed to stream most of the other program content. WiFi is not a replacement for Dish or DirecTV. If you are in an area with no cell service you will have no internet. If TV is important, stick with a satellite dish.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2017
    You will be happier with DTV than wifi in remote areas.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2017
    Basically it's a Verizon MiFi hotspot with a big antenna. So save some money and go with the Verizon MiFi Hotspot hardware which is what most of us use. When you're not close enough to a Cellular data signal there will be no service, this is just how it is.

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