jason26 wrote:
myredracer: Were you able to get the Verizon device before you were in a US?
No, you have to get it in the US somewhere as it doesn't work across the border. We bought the little mobile hotspot device at a Verizon store in a mall in Wa. but they have standalone stores all over the place too. We have their pay-as-you-go plan and buy another refill card when we start to run out. The cards are widely available in stores in the US. This plan is great for RV-ers if you don't need the service in the off-season.
We're pretty close to the border and camp a lot in the US. It is REALLY nice to have internet pretty much anywhere we go. Hasn't been very often so far that we couldn't get a signal. Verizon has the best coverage across the US if you compare theirs to other providers. One thing I would point out is that it's not a good idea to download videos or you'll be buying a refill card fairly soon. Once you are spoiled by the 4G network, you'll find that wifi in a CG is next to useless and you'll never want to use it again.
Oh right, as olygene mentioned, casinos can be a good place for an overnight layover (or a few days) and dining out at their buffets. We're staying at one in Canyonville in Or. this summer and I think another one somewhere along the trip. Stayed at one in Reno last year for 5 nights right next to the casino hotel. Happened to be the same time as the Burning Man thing - lots of strange looking people and RVs...
