Hi All,The wife and I are looking at traveling full-time in a travel trailer for a few years and I'm wondering what the best options are for staying connected to the internet throughout?Thanks,Dave

You will need to get a dedicated cellular device like the MiFi or a smart phone capable of acting as a hot spot. Campground WiFi is really not dependable enough to count on availability. We have used a Verizon MiFi for the last five years and been very happy with it.

Verizon Mi-Fi jetpack. We have used it all over the US and even used it in Canada with 99% success. (If you have a good cell signal you have internet) Not cheap but you can use free wi-fi for non secure email and browsing when you are in a park that provides it and use the Verizon for banking, bill paying and shopping. You can connect up to 10 devices. I connect my Kindle and download free books from my home base public library using the Jetpack hotspot. When the grandkids come with us they connect their devices via the Jetpack.

Use a smart phone as a hot spot.Mine works great.

sdianel wrote:Verizon Mi-Fi jetpack. We have used it all over the US and even used it in Canada with 99% success. (If you have a good cell signal you have internet) Not cheap but you can use free wi-fi for non secure email and browsing when you are in a park that provides it and use the Verizon for banking, bill paying and shopping. You can connect up to 10 devices. I connect my Kindle and download free books from my home base public library using the Jetpack hotspot. When the grandkids come with us they connect their devices via the Jetpack.x3

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.Mandalay - Who is your cellular provider? I've been thinking about using someone like Straight Talk, but I don't think they have tethering.

Best Option for Internet Access Traveling Cross Country?

Bumpyroad
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
just stop by any McDonalds etc. with wifi.
bumpy
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Dec 12, 2014
Who knows what might be available in a couple of years. We did have an excellent company that resold verizon service, however that is no longer available. That pretty much leaves the choices listed in the posts above.
owenssailor
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
We just bought a StraightTalk hotspot. So far it is working great. Pricing is good. we connect 2 devices at a time. Supposed to be able to connect up to 5.
wcjeep
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
Consider a Wilson sleek booster for your preferred internet device. They are not magic. The booster will greatly extend your service area. Consider a 4g sleek. Wilson does make stronger boosters. Price and complexity increase too.
davidshq
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
Ed - Is that a vote for Verizon MiFi as well?
edbehnke
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
verizon.
davidshq
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Mandalay - Who is your cellular provider? I've been thinking about using someone like Straight Talk, but I don't think they have tethering.
rr2254545
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
sdianel wrote:
Verizon Mi-Fi jetpack. We have used it all over the US and even used it in Canada with 99% success. (If you have a good cell signal you have internet) Not cheap but you can use free wi-fi for non secure email and browsing when you are in a park that provides it and use the Verizon for banking, bill paying and shopping. You can connect up to 10 devices. I connect my Kindle and download free books from my home base public library using the Jetpack hotspot. When the grandkids come with us they connect their devices via the Jetpack.

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Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
Use a smart phone as a hot spot.
Mine works great.
sdianel_-acct_c
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
Verizon Mi-Fi jetpack. We have used it all over the US and even used it in Canada with 99% success. (If you have a good cell signal you have internet) Not cheap but you can use free wi-fi for non secure email and browsing when you are in a park that provides it and use the Verizon for banking, bill paying and shopping. You can connect up to 10 devices. I connect my Kindle and download free books from my home base public library using the Jetpack hotspot. When the grandkids come with us they connect their devices via the Jetpack.