Portable Satelite Dish, Is renting a option
Hello all, I have been trying to find information on renting a portable satelite dish. Occasionally I have been camping in areas with little to no cell phone coverage and of course no TV reception. W...
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I'm assuming you mean the entire service not just the satellite antenna.
I'm sure some company probably offers temporary satellite services but I bet it is very expensive when compared to the month to month services.
Your best bet is to look at the reviews and postings on RV forums for the different satellite services to see which are rated high. Then look at the packages the companies offer and choose one to fit your needs. The monthly cost is around $100 for a full package and down past $50 for basics. This will give you TV services not cell services.
For cell services you need to look into amplifiers and external antennas which may draw in or improve weak signals in an area.
Keep in mind a lot of what you watch on TV and how you communicate is now happening over the internet so it may be better to look for some sort of internet solution.
We have been using our iPads and iPhone plus Netflix, Vudu and Hulu type services for our entertainment instead of satellite lately...it's getting to the point where WiFi and 4G will eliminate the need for satellite services.
I'm sure some company probably offers temporary satellite services but I bet it is very expensive when compared to the month to month services.
Your best bet is to look at the reviews and postings on RV forums for the different satellite services to see which are rated high. Then look at the packages the companies offer and choose one to fit your needs. The monthly cost is around $100 for a full package and down past $50 for basics. This will give you TV services not cell services.
For cell services you need to look into amplifiers and external antennas which may draw in or improve weak signals in an area.
Keep in mind a lot of what you watch on TV and how you communicate is now happening over the internet so it may be better to look for some sort of internet solution.
We have been using our iPads and iPhone plus Netflix, Vudu and Hulu type services for our entertainment instead of satellite lately...it's getting to the point where WiFi and 4G will eliminate the need for satellite services.
