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Susie2222
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Mar 12, 2025

Internet

Hi everyone, I was wondering what everyone is using for internet while camping?

  • Weekending in areas with cell coverage...cell phone with mobile hotspot.

    Weekending in areas without cell coverage...try to download what you need ahead of time.

    Long term over a wide range of areas...starlink has become the goto. Hard to justify for short term use as it's pricey to buy the equipment and pricey for the monthly plan. If you happen to have starlink for your home, then it's not so bad to upgrade to the mobile plan.

  • Depends on what I want to do. Usually my phone is fine for just browsing and emails etc. For streaming TV or working remote, I have a T Mobile system, or if the campground wifi is good enough I'll use that. Usually campground wifi is weak and using too much restricts other users so I like to be conscientious of that. Plus, I like to be self-sufficient.  I've never used Satellite but some folks on here have had good luck with Starlink. I do think that is restricted to line of sight though.