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TC_Z
Explorer
Apr 06, 2022

Get Internet with No Cell Service??

We plan an extended RV trip to Big Bend park in south Texas and beyond. There is spotty cell coverage there at best. What's best most reasonable solution to get satellite internet? No need for voice, just internet, no streaming. No in motion needed, just stationary.

Viasat? Starlink? Hughes.net? Iridium hot spot? Others? Willing to commit to a month at a time, but no year contracts.

Thanks, take care....

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  • n0arp's avatar
    n0arp
    Explorer
    Apr 06, 2022
    Starlink, especially if you can get a service address near where you plan to stay. Roaming has been working well for most of us for the last two months or so, but it's not guaranteed to work.

    Our Internet setup consists of:

    Cradlepoint AER1600 router w/ MC400-1200M modem
    VZ and AT&T Unlimited SIMs
    Panorama MAKO 4x4 antenna mounted on the roof
    Starlink (we had the round dish, now using the new style)
    WeBoost Drive 4G X that we haven't used in months

    We get Internet, one way or the other, just about everywhere we go. Starlink is #1, with fallback to AT&T and then Verizon services as configured in the Cradlepoint.



    We had Internet in Lajitas with cellular alone - I don't remember which provider, but know we didn't have Starlink yet when we stayed there.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Apr 06, 2022
    sch911 wrote:
    Starlink for sure if you can get it....
    X2

    With a MiFi and high gain directional antenna mounted on a pole you might get adequate cell service. Amplifiers are also available. See if you can get monthly service.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Apr 06, 2022
    https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-satellite-internet/

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