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FFWIFE50
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Aug 26, 2013

Best for TV and Phone Coverage when traveling

We will be retiring and traveling the US and are trying to figure out which phone carierr to use we currenty have a local phone carrier and direct TV.

Looking for advice on the best carries for both

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  • Since you posted in the Workamping Forum, should we assume that you'll be workamping your way across the country?

    Some of the best places to work have no cell, internet or TV coverage. You may not even be able to use a satellite dish because of trees.

    Personally, I've had excellent experience with Verizon for both phone and Internet. Like Mandalay Parr, I get by with OTA or park cable for television viewing. Before accepting a job, I'll check cell phone coverage maps and OTA broadcast coverage.
  • We have had very good luck west of the Mississippi, in Canada, and Alaska with Verizon for phone and internet. Some places we had no phone or internet service but always had the ability to text.
  • Best way is for each of you to have phones...one on AT&T and the other on Verizon.

    I don't use satellite TV...Just antenna for over-the-air.
    Some RV Parks have cable which I use.

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